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Portokalopita (Πορτοκαλόπιτα)

Feb 2nd, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
Portokalopita (Πορτοκαλόπιτα)

From the photo, can you guess what a Portokalopita is?
Portokalopita is an Greek compound word translated into “orange pie”. The first time I ever saw this dish was recently at my friend Maria’s blog, “Kali Orexi”. I have never before heard of this dessert, I have never ever eaten a Portokalopita. I was awestruck by [...]



Slow Prime Rib

Dec 26th, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

Another Christmas has come and gone. I hope all of you had a restful day, nothing too stressed, few family arguments, much laughter and memorable moments.
I spent my day with my immediate family and we enjoyed a classic Prime Rib Roast with the usual fixins’ and some Greek touches.
For as long as I can remember, [...]



Seafood Pie With Rösti Topping

Oct 23rd, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

Last year I recall seeing many seafood & fish pie dishes being presented by my Brit friends ‘oer across the pond. To all of you, each and every pie you baked had me salivating and I promised you all and myself to add this dish to my roster.
The kicker for this dish is what [...]



Shepherd’s Pie

Mar 25th, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

I’ve been emotionally scarred. My father worked all his adult life in the restaurant biz. My father also rarely dines out.
My dad has witnessed many kitchen nightmares and on occasion, he’d share his experiences. Don’t get me wrong, I still eat out but I know a few things to look for in a clean restaurant [...]



Shepherd’s Pie

Mar 25th, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

I’ve been emotionally scarred. My father worked all his adult life in the restaurant biz. My father also rarely dines out.
My dad has witnessed many kitchen nightmares and on occasion, he’d share his experiences. Don’t get me wrong, I still eat out but I know a few things to look for in a clean restaurant [...]



Shepherd’s Pie

Mar 25th, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

I’ve been emotionally scarred. My father worked all his adult life in the restaurant biz. My father also rarely dines out.
My dad has witnessed many kitchen nightmares and on occasion, he’d share his experiences. Don’t get me wrong, I still eat out but I know a few things to look for in a clean restaurant [...]



Shepherd’s Pie

Mar 25th, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

I’ve been emotionally scarred. My father worked all his adult life in the restaurant biz. My father also rarely dines out.
My dad has witnessed many kitchen nightmares and on occasion, he’d share his experiences. Don’t get me wrong, I still eat out but I know a few things to look for in a clean restaurant [...]



Shepherd’s Pie

Mar 25th, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

I’ve been emotionally scarred. My father worked all his adult life in the restaurant biz. My father also rarely dines out.
My dad has witnessed many kitchen nightmares and on occasion, he’d share his experiences. Don’t get me wrong, I still eat out but I know a few things to look for in a clean restaurant [...]



Shepherd’s Pie

Mar 25th, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

I’ve been emotionally scarred. My father worked all his adult life in the restaurant biz. My father also rarely dines out.
My dad has witnessed many kitchen nightmares and on occasion, he’d share his experiences. Don’t get me wrong, I still eat out but I know a few things to look for in a clean restaurant [...]



Shepherd’s Pie

Mar 25th, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

I’ve been emotionally scarred. My father worked all his adult life in the restaurant biz. My father also rarely dines out.
My dad has witnessed many kitchen nightmares and on occasion, he’d share his experiences. Don’t get me wrong, I still eat out but I know a few things to look for in a clean restaurant [...]