What's better, Greek or Italian food?

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• 1 vanamont7 // Jun 19, 2008

  Greek, definitely. Try Spanacopita. Meat pies are good too. There use to be a great place called Molfetas. Food that tastes astronomically better than it looks!

• 2 copestir // Jun 19, 2008

  Gyros, Moussaka, feta egg casserole, hummas, etc

• 3 #1 rockchick // Jun 19, 2008

  italian is my fav but here is some greek recipes
  Arnaki Fricassee
  Lamb with Vegetables

  Ingredients:
  2 Tablespoon Dill
  3 Whole Egg
  2 Tablespoon Flour
  3-4 Whole Green Onions (Finely Chopped)
  2.20 lb Lamb (Cut into Portions)
  2 Medium Lemons (Juiced)
  3 Head Lettuce (Coarsley Cut)
  4-6 oz Olive Oil
  1-2 Pinch Pepper (To Taste)
  2-3 Pinch Salt (To Taste)

  Directions:
  Brown the onions in the oil.

  Lightly flour the lamb portions and add to the onions.

  Add the salt, pepper and a few cups of water and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

  Place the lettuce on one side of the pan and sprinkle everything with the finely chopped dill.

  Simmer for another 20 minutes.

  Separate the egg white and put them and the yolks in separate bowls.

  Beat the egg whites and yolks well, and then mix together.

  Add the lemon juice slowly, then take a little of the stock and beat it in a little at a time.

  Pour the sauce over the lamb and vegetables, while shaking the pan gently.

  Serve immediately

  Makaronopitta
  Spaghetti pie

  Ingredients:
  4-5 Tablespoon Butter
  4 Whole Egg (Beaten)
  2 Cup Feta Cheese (Grated)
  6-8 Sheets Fyllo Pastry (Or Home-made)
  5 oz Kefalotiri (Grated)
  1-2 Pinch Pepper (To Taste)
  2-3 Pinch Salt (To Taste)
  1.10 lb Spaghetti (Thick)
  Directions:
  Boil the spaghetti as directed.

  Drain and place in a large bowl and add the grated cheeses, the eggs, a little butter , salt and pepper.

  In a baking dish, layer the pastry sheets, brushing each layer with a little butter.

  Add the spaghetti mixture on top and layer with the remaining pastry, again brushing each layer with a little butter.

  Brush the top layer with butter and score with a sharp knife into individual sized portions.

  Bake at 375F until it becomes golden brown

  Kalamarakia Yemista
  Stuffed Squid

  Ingredients:
  1-2 Pinch Mint (Finely Chopped)
  4-6 oz Olive Oil
  2 Medium Onion (Sliced)
  1 Tablespoon Parsley
  1-2 Pinch Pepper (To Taste)
  1 3/4 Cup Rice
  2-3 Pinch Salt (To Taste)
  2.20 lb Squid
  2 Small Tomatoes (Finely Chopped)

  Directions:
  Wash the squid very well and remove the bone and ink bag.

  Fry the onions in the oil until transparent.

  Add the tomatoes, mint, parsely, and 2 cups of water.

  When it comes to a boil, add the rice and continue to cook for another 15 minutes.

  Stuff the squid with the mixture and place in an oiled baking dish.

  Add a little tomato juice and bake in a medium oven for about 35 minutes

  Kolokithakia Yemista
  Stuffed Zucchini

  Ingredients:
  1/2 lb Beef (Minced)
  1 Bunch Dill (Finely Chopped)
  2 Whole Egg
  2 Whole Lemons (Juiced)
  1 Pinch Mint (To Taste)
  3/4 Cup Olive Oil
  2 Medium Onion (Finely Chopped)
  1 Bunch Parsley (Finely Chopped)
  1-2 Pinch Pepper (To Taste)
  3/4 Cup Rice
  2-3 Pinch Salt (To Taste)
  12 Small Zucchini

  Directions:
  Wash the zucchini, carefully remove the inside, and cut the pulp finely.

  In some oil, fry together the pulp, minced beef, onion, rice, and seasonings.

  When rice starts to get tender, remove pan from heat and stuff the zucchini with the mixture.

  Place the zucchini in a baking dish with 2-3 cups of water and cook on low heat for approx. 40 minutes.

  In a soup bowl, beat the eggs and slowly add the lemon juice, continuing to beat with a fork.

  While beating, slowly add the juice from the baking dish.

  Pour the sauce over the stuffed zucchini and serve

• 4 Da Shadow // Jun 19, 2008

  italian

• 5 casj2006 // Jun 19, 2008

  Italian food

• 6 pimpinredneck9088 // Jun 19, 2008

  italian is what i tend to prefer (personally)

• 7 whataboutme // Jun 19, 2008

  I love both!!!!!Sorry I couldn't help. But that's a GOOD Question.

• 8 Deb // Jun 19, 2008

  I prefer Italian over Greek, but I love Gyros!!

• 9 Rican10 // Jun 19, 2008

  I love Italian food, but I also enjoy a good Greek Gyro.

• 10 April TX // Jun 19, 2008

  Baklava, gyros, feta!

  I looooove pizza, but I really like greek food.

• 11 otis&sofiasmom // Jun 19, 2008

  i like Italian food haven't had the change to eat Greek they eat lots of lamb dishes i don't care for lamb.

• 12 George S // Jun 19, 2008

  greek of course

• 13 cruisingalong // Jun 19, 2008

  a gyro, hummas, baklava –Ummmmm. My neighbor is greek and boy can she cook. My girlfriend is Italian and is also a wonderful cook. I guess if a friend makes you dinner thats made with love its gonna be great. I can't choose. Yikes

• 14 XenonAudio // Jun 19, 2008

  It depends upon what I'm in the mood for. I like them both. You can make Gyros.

• 15 flavia // Jun 19, 2008

  hi! i'm italian and of courve i vote for italian food, but, i must say that greek is good too! more…most of recepies of south italy are really similar to greek recepies (are 2 countries very close..)
  ex: meatballs are both tipycal italian and greek, italian salad is like greek salad…
  but i'd say italian because is richiest, more variety of food…
  byee

• 16 Vivagaribaldi // Jun 19, 2008

  Italian. The best food in the world.

• 17 sweet tee // Jun 19, 2008

  Italian

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