GREEK FOOD GUIDE for Cortlandt Manor, Mohegan Lake, Peekskill, & Yorktown Heights, NY 

TZATZIKI

Tzatziki is a classic Greek appetizer. It is a refreshing mixture of yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and fresh, aromatic mint or dill. It can be used as a sauce, dip, or spread.

TIROKAFTERI

Tirokafteri is a creamy dipping sauce that is usually prepared with a combination of feta cheese, milk or yogurt, hot peppers, olive oil, and vinegar. It is commonly eaten as part of a mezze platter, or by itself, with slices of warm pita bread.

DOLMADES

Dolmades are a typical Greek side dish that are made of grape leaves stuffed with herby, lemony rice, and folded over to create a small parcel, which is then steamed.

SPANAKOPITA

Spanakopita is a delicious Greek savory spinach pie made of perfectly crispy layers of phyllo dough. It is layered with feta cheese and spinach and flavored with dill.

KEFTEDAKIA

Keftedakia are bite-sized meatballs. They are prepared by mixing various ground meats, like beef, pork, lamb, or combinations of them. Our keftedakia are served with a side of tzatziki.

GYRO

Gyro consists of pieces of meat (usually chicken, lamb, or beef) cooked on a rotisserie and wrapped in a flatbread or pita along with lettuce, tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce.

SOUVLAKI

Souvlaki is the Greek version of the Middle Eastern kebab. Souvlaki is made up of skewered, grilled pieces of meat, typically chicken, lamb, beef or pork that is marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

MOUSSAKA

Moussaka is a creamy delicious eggplant and potato based dish. It is made of of spiced meat (beef or lamb) cooked in tomato sauce which is then topped with béchamel sauce. This is one of the ultimate traditional Greek dishes. The dish can also be made without meat, using vegetables such as zucchini along with the eggplant.

PASTITSIO

Pastitsio is a traditional Greek dish that consists of baked layers of pasta (usually macaroni), juicy ground beef, béchamel, and tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese. It is often flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg and Greek herbs. Pastitsio is Greek comfort food at its best.

SPANAKORIZO

Spanakorizo is a classic Greek vegetarian dish made with spinach and rice. It is probably one of the healthiest traditional Greek recipes because it's packed with lots of spinach, onions, fresh herbs, and lemon. It is the Greek version of rice pilaf.

BAKLAVA

Baklava is a traditional pastry dessert found all over Greece, Turkey and the Middle East. Baklavas are small sweet pastries soaked in honey-like syrup and layered with crushed nuts such as walnuts or almonds. In central Greece they are made with almonds, in the eastern regions they are made with walnuts and in northern Greece, pistachios.

GALAKTOBOUREKO

Galaktoboureko is  one of the most classic and traditional Greek recipes. It is a much-loved phyllo dessert that makes the perfect end for almost any meal. Galaktoboureko is a custard based dessert, made with layers of flaky phyllo pastry. It is then topped with honey and cinnamon.

KARIDOPITA

Karidopita is a spiced walnut cake. It is a Greek specialty that is usually prepared around Christmastime. It is made primarily from walnuts and covered in a sweet syrup and while there are several variations of the dish, the most common ingredients include cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, and orange zest.

KOURABIEDES

Kourabiedes are almond biscuits or cookie that are popular in Greece, Cyprus, and Greek communities in Anatolia, They are similar to shortbread cookies, but with almonds. Kourabiedes are shaped either into circles, crescents or balls, are baked and are topped with confectioner's sugar.

KOULOURAKIA

Koulourakia are a traditional Greek dessert, typically made around Easter. It is a butter-based pastry, traditionally hand-shaped, with egg glaze on top. The pastries can be shaped into braided circles, figure eights, twisted wreaths, horseshoes, and more. They have a sweet delicate flavor with a hint of vanilla.