Souvlaki

"Souvlaki is a Greek specialty made with tender cuts of meat. In this pork recipe, the meat is marinated in a lemony olive oil mixture. Serve with rice pilaf and a Greek salad."

INGREDIENTS:
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
skewers

DIRECTIONS
In a large glass bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, oregano, and garlic; add pork, onions, and green peppers, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thread pork, peppers, and onions onto skewers.
Lightly oil grate. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning skewers frequently for even cooking.

Greek lemon rice soup

Ingredients
for 4 servings

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup white rice
1 (12 ounce) package silken tofu
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Dierections

1. Bring broth and rice to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the rice is very tender, about 15 minutes.

2. Carefully transfer 2 cups of the rice mixture to a blender. Add tofu, oil and turmeric; process until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Whisk the tofu mixture, lemon juice, dill and pepper into the soup remaining in the pan. Heat through.

Greek sauteed chicken with salad

Ingredients
for 4 servings

4 skinless, boneless chicken cutlets, about 1/2-inch thick
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 kirby cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 large scallion, thinly sliced
12 arugula leaves, torn into pieces
12 mint leaves, torn into pieces

Directions

1. Rub the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the oregano and season with salt and pepper.

2. In a large bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add the feta, tomatoes, cucumber, scallion, arugula and mint. Season the salad with salt and pepper and toss well.

3. In each of 2 large skillets, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering. Add the chicken cutlets and cook over high heat until golden on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook just until done, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer the chicken to plates, spoon the salad on top or alongside and serve.

Greek omelet

Ingredients
for 3 servings

1/4 cup cooked spinach
4 large eggs
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Squeeze spinach to remove any excess water. Blend eggs with a fork in a medium bowl. Add feta, scallions, dill, pepper and the spinach; mix gently with a rubber spatula.

2. Set a rack about 4 inches from the heat source; preheat the broiler.

3. Heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and tilt to distribute evenly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the bottom is light golden, lifting the edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath, 3 to 4 minutes. Place the pan under the broiler and cook until the top is set, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Slide the omelet onto a platter and cut into wedges.