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Gavros Baptismenos

Aug 30th, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
Gavros Baptismenos

For a combo of reasons, the smaller fish of the Mediterranean are the peoples’ preference. Over-fishing of the seas has rendered large fish expensive and reserved for the well-heeled tourist and seafood lover. If you do find a larger fish at an affordable price at the market, chances are it’s farm raised. In Greece and [...]



Sweet Zucchini Blossoms Stuffed With Manouri & Honey

Jul 11th, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
Sweet Zucchini Blossoms Stuffed With Manouri & Honey

As promised yesterday, the quirky recipe for offering up fried zucchini blossoms is here: the same Ouzo batter is used, the filling merely of a soft Greek cheese called Manouri and honey. Manouri cheese is made from goat or  sheep’s milk cheese, light in salt and it’s one of those cheeses that could be used [...]



Fried Zucchini Blossoms in Ouzo Batter

Jul 10th, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
Fried Zucchini Blossoms in Ouzo Batter

You know this post was inevitable, frying zucchini blossoms. The responses to my previous post has been overwhelming and they have included suggestions from many readers as to how they cook their zucchini blossoms. The most common response was frying them. Some fried the blossoms with no filling, many with a filling. Some simply shallow-fried [...]



Mantza (Μάντζα)

May 31st, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
Mantza (Μάντζα)

This dish is for you folks that like it hot, some heat in a dish. Everyone in my family enjoys hot peppers in a dish but no one as much as a my dad. We’re talking about a man from the Prefecture of Florina, located in the northwestern province of Macedonia. My mom is from [...]



Deep Fried Zucchini (Κολοκυθάκια τηγανητά)

Apr 23rd, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
Deep Fried Zucchini (Κολοκυθάκια τηγανητά)

With the warm weather here, I’m beginning to eat outdoors and my mind wanders to Greece: eating outdoors at a taverna with family & friends. Ordering two of everything off the menu is how we roll. I always make sure that some fried zucchinii chips are included in the parade of mezedes. I’m a big [...]



Fried Whiting With Makalo (Μπακαλιαράκια-τηγανητά-με-μακάλo)

Mar 24th, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
Fried Whiting With Makalo (Μπακαλιαράκια-τηγανητά-με-μακάλo)

Tomorrow is a double-celebration for Greeks. March 25th is a holiday in Greece where we celebrate Greek Independence Day. The inspiration is drawn from one of the most holy days in the Greek-Orthodox calendar, the Annunciation of the Theotokos. This is the day that Archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear a child. [...]



Eggplant Parmesan

Mar 2nd, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
Eggplant Parmesan

What if I told you that there’s a dish that you can make at home (affordably), be transported into an Italian home and taste authentically Italian? You with me? What if that dish was also vegetarian but was as filling as a meat dish? Look no further than Eggplant Parmesan. This recipe comes to you [...]



Semolina Crusted Pandora With Capers and Kalamata Olives

Dec 2nd, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Semolina Crusted Pandora With Capers and Kalamata Olives

Living here in Canada and trying to cook Greek food can sometimes be a challenge. Although  I can boast about living in a wonderful and diverse food city like Toronto, not all ingredients are available here for Greek cuisine. The most glaring void would have to be fresh fish from the Mediterranean. Often, I must [...]



Pitakia Kaisarias (Πιτάκια-Καισαρείας)

Nov 16th, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Pitakia Kaisarias (Πιτάκια-Καισαρείας)

Earlier this year I introduced you all to the pre-cursor of Pastrami – Pastourma. It’s an air-dried beef that’s flavoured by spices and lots of [...]



Vefa’s Pita Bread

Nov 11th, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Vefa’s Pita Bread

One of the most well-known foods in Greek cuisine is pita bread. It’s used to scoop-up dips that are usually included in the mix of mezedes (Greek appetizers). We wrap souvlaki in them, we wrap gyro in them, we use pita bread to scoop Taramosalata, Melitzanosalata, Tzatziko, Red Pepper Dip, Parsley Salad, Htipiti, Fava, Hummus. [...]



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