Post #799540 by MadDogMike on Tue, Dec 24, 2019 10:21 PM

Greek (or at least Mediterranean) Christmas Eve

Cocktail - Limoncello with Prosecco, garnished with dried fig, lemon, and star anise

Appetizers
Costco ready to bake appetizers

Canned Dolmas

Pita Chips and Hummus

Fried Halloumi Cheese and Kalamata Olives

Greek Salad

Greek Orzo & Feta Cheese

I made my own Gyros meat, recipe below


Pita bread, Gyro Meat, Tomatoes, (I held the onions), and Tzatziki Sauce

Dessert - all homemade
Walnut Baklava with Dark Chocolate

Pistachio Baklava Cups

Lemon Bars

I did several experiments looking for a serviceable Gyro recipe, here's what I ended up with and thought it was pretty good
2 lbs 85% Ground Beef
10 oz 85% Ground Lamb
3 heaping T minced Garlic
1 heaping t Oregano
1 heaping t Marjoram
1 t Rosemary
1 t Thyme
1 heaping t Black Pepper
1 heaping t Salt
1 Egg
1/2 c Bread Crumbs

Mix very well with your hands, Pack into a loaf pan and rest overnight. Bake at 325 foe 1 hr 20 minutes. Weight with a foil covered brick when out of the oven. Cool, then refrigerate until cold. Slice as thin as possible and fry crisp in a griddle with a little olive oil.