Gyro Lettuce Wraps and Tzatziki

Gyros or Gyros Lettuce Wraps

These are known as a popular Greek fast food item. The term is pronounced “yee-ros,”
which translates to “round.” This pita bread sandwich is stacked high with marinated meat, tomatoes, onions, and the secret special sauce - Tzatziki. Greek Chic It and cut the carbohydrates by making a Gyro Lettuce Wrap (recipe variation below).

Serves: 4

Ingredients
4 (4 ounce) chicken breasts or 12 ounces steak
3 tomatoes, sliced
¼ red onion, chopped
1 cup tzatziki topping sauce (See recipe below)
4 pieces pita bread, heated or grilled
Oregano Lemon Marinade
3/4 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Method
1. In a bowl, make marinade by whisking olive oil, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and
pepper. Place meat in marinade until grilling.
2. Prepare tzatziki topping sauce.
3. Dice tomatoes and chopped onions. Set aside.
4. Cook marinated chicken or steak on outdoor grill or non-stick grill pan on
medium heat until fully cooked and the inside temperature is 160° F. Slice into
strips and set aside.
5. Brush pita bread with olive oil and lightly brown on a grill or warm in an oven.
6. Take each piece of heated or grilled pita bread, top with some grilled chicken or
steak, tomatoes, and onions, and then add a dollop of tzatziki topping sauce.

Greek Chic It: Gyro Lettuce Wrap
1. Make a Greek lettuce wrap by replacing the pita bread with a large romaine
lettuce leaf.
2. Follow above cooking directions. Place chicken, tomato, lettuce, onions, and
tzatziki sauce in romaine lettuce leaf. Serve on a large serving platter.

Tzatziki Topping
This simple and delicious tzatziki topping is from a family that knows how to cook
exceptional Greek food. Keep this one on hand to be used as a topping, condiment, or
sandwich spread. These few ingredients release big, authentic flavor.
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients
1 cup sour cream
1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1 cucumber, grated with skin
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt

Method
1. Grate the cucumber using the large holes on a cheese grater. Extract the seeds.
2. Squeeze excess liquid from cucumbers through a strainer. Discard excess juice.
3. Mix cucumber, yogurt, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.

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On the Menu.. Spanakopita, Chicken Souvlakia with a side of tzatziki, and Goat Cheese Kisses
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Feta Cheese Burger. Go Greek Tonight- Grill a gourmet burger..

Feta Cheese Burger. Go Greek Tonight- Grill a gourmet burger..

Instead of boring regular cheese burgers this holiday weekend, zip it up with Greek Feta Cheese Burgers. Add variety to your grilling the simple way.

The cheeseburger—pronounced in Greek “tzeezburger” by my yiayia (grandmother). These
mini burgers are seasoned to perfection and are sure to be enjoyed by your family. Hints of Mediterranean spices add variety to an everyday cheeseburger.

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Mini Greek Tzeezburgers
Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1–2 cloves of garlic, chopped
6 mini pita breads or mini buns
½ cucumber, julienned
¼ red onion, thinly sliced

Method
1. In a large bowl, mix hamburger, bread crumbs, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, and
salt.
2. Shape beef mixture into patties about ¼ inch thick.
3. Cook patties over a medium heat on nonstick grill pan or grill for about 3 minutes.
Turn patties and cook for 2 to 4 minutes longer or until inside temperature is
160°F. Remove patties and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining patties.
4. Place patties on pita or bun bottom. Top with tzatziki topping sauce and slices of
cucumber and onion.
Greek Chic It: Melt Feta cheese slices on top of burgers and serve open face. Serve with Tzatziki Sauce.

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Chocolate Banana Loukoumades!

Celebrate by making Loukoumathes.Greek donuts, known as Loukoumathes, are fun to make and eat. Loukoumathes are celebratory and usually served for name-day celebrations in the Greek tradition. They are light, fluffy, and stacked high with honey, cinnamon, and nuts. Greek Chic them by stuffing each one with banana and drizzle with chocolate. My favorite way to eat them...yummy!


Loukoumathes Recipe

Serves: 10–15
Batter Ingredients
1 package active dry yeast
¼ cup water
1 cup milk, lukewarm
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
Vegetable Oil (for frying)
Topping Ingredients
1 pint honey, warm
5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
½ cup walnuts, finely chopped

Method
1. Dissolve yeast in a large measuring cup with ¼ cup 120 degree water and a
teaspoon of sugar to activate. Mix, cover with a plate, and place under a light until
it doubles in size.
2. In a separate bowl, add milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, egg, and lukewarm melted
butter. Then add activated yeast.
3. Sift flour and salt into a warm bowl and gradually stir in mixed liquids. Beat until
smooth and continue beating for 1 minute.
4. Cover with a folded cloth and leave in a warm place for 1 ½ hours. Batter should
double in bulk and have bubbles on the surface.
5. In a large pot or fryer, heat oil to 350° F.
6. Stir batter well. Take a teaspoon of dough, use a small spoon to push dough off,
and drop a small ball into deep hot oil. (Drop 4 or 5 balls at a time.) They should
float to the top right away. Turn each to brown them evenly. Takes about 1 minute
to cook. Remove with slotted spoon.
7. Drain on a paper towel. Place loukoumathes on a plate and sprinkle each stacked
layer with warm honey, cinnamon, and walnuts. Serve hot.

Greek Chic It: Banana-Chocolate Loukoumathes
Cut a small banana slice and place in the center of each ball of batter before frying
them. When serving cooked banana loukoumathes, drizzle with chocolate syrup and
nuts. This is incredible!

Eliana says...Happy Name Day to my daughter, Eleni and all the Elenis and Constantinoses!

Happy Name Day/ Xronia Polla to my daughter, Eleni and all the Elenis and Constantinoses!! We celebrated with my Koumbara, Dina, and my mother, Eleni along with her daughter, Eliana at her father's restaurant...John's Grecian Delight. Amazing Chicken Gyros with the best Tzatziki and Greek Style fries. Eliana says Xronia Polla to all!


Celebrate by making Loukoumathes.Greek donuts, known as Loukoumathes, are fun to make and eat. Loukoumathes are
celebratory and usually served for name-day celebrations in the Greek tradition. They are light, fluffy, and stacked high with honey, cinnamon, and nuts. Greek Chic them by stuffing each one with banana and drizzling with chocolate. My favorite way to eat them...yummy!


Loukoumathes Recipe

Serves: 10–15
Batter Ingredients
1 package active dry yeast
¼ cup water
1 cup milk, lukewarm
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
Vegetable Oil (for frying)
Topping Ingredients
1 pint honey, warm
5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
½ cup walnuts, finely chopped

Method
1. Dissolve yeast in a large measuring cup with ¼ cup 120 degree water and a
teaspoon of sugar to activate. Mix, cover with a plate, and place under a light until
it doubles in size.
2. In a separate bowl, add milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, egg, and lukewarm melted
butter. Then add activated yeast.
3. Sift flour and salt into a warm bowl and gradually stir in mixed liquids. Beat until
smooth and continue beating for 1 minute.
4. Cover with a folded cloth and leave in a warm place for 1 ½ hours. Batter should
double in bulk and have bubbles on the surface.
5. In a large pot or fryer, heat oil to 350° F.
6. Stir batter well. Take a teaspoon of dough, use a small spoon to push dough off,
and drop a small ball into deep hot oil. (Drop 4 or 5 balls at a time.) They should
float to the top right away. Turn each to brown them evenly. Takes about 1 minute
to cook. Remove with slotted spoon.
7. Drain on a paper towel. Place loukoumathes on a plate and sprinkle each stacked
layer with warm honey, cinnamon, and walnuts. Serve hot.

Greek Chic It: Banana-Chocolate Loukoumathes
Cut a small banana slice and place in the center of each ball of batter before frying
them. When serving cooked banana loukoumathes, drizzle with chocolate syrup and
nuts. This is incredible!

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1001 Fort Crook Rd N
Bellevue, NE 68005

(402) 731-8022

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