One of my family’s favourite Sunday meals centers around a Prime Rib Dinner. It’s not a cheap cut of meat (Prime Rib) but it’s fitting for a Sunday meal.
From Medieval times, the wealthy used to get to eat the tender, more expensive cuts and the rest of us were left with scraps, offal and tough [...]

One of the most enjoyable grilling centerpieces for Greeks (or anyone that enjoys the outdoor grill) would have to be lamb chops. There are many approaches…grill the whole rack and cut into individual chops, add an herb & crumb crust, marinades, spice variations….you name it!
Like any dish that turns out wonderfully, the key is in [...]

One of the best ways to inject flavour into meats is with a marinade. Chicken is mild when it comes to meat so there’s alot of room for flavours.
As I’ve written before, Greeks prefer their savory foods to remain savory, although some sweetness is tolerated and enjoyed. This marinade for chicken is sure to please [...]

Last week I hosted a BBQ for friends on the occasion of Canada Day and many of my American readers are full-on celebrating Independance Day.
As a Greek, dips figure prominently on the table and one or two dips are on offer when serving guests (or ordered at a taverna).
One dip that’s on practically every taverna [...]

Today, I’m going to share with you an entire menu that’s cooked on the grill. We’re talking from the protein (pork chops) to the potatoes and even the vegetables (mushrooms) meet the heat.
First off are the pork chops. These pork chops are 1/2 inch thick and  I left the fat around the outside. You buy [...]

Imam Baildi are stuffed eggplants. This is a vegetarian dish and it falls into the category of Greek cooking called “ladera” or lathera. Ladera dishes were born out of necessity, peasant families stretching-out food to feed families with what was fresh and what was seasonal.
Ladera comes from the Greek word for oil, lathi and when [...]

Another month is about to bite the dust, we’re closer to summer, spending more time outdoors, enjoying meals in our backyards, patios and even taking the odd picnic.
Today’s dish is a wonderful option if you’re looking for something to bring to a party, potluck or picnic. You can use leftover rice or cook up a [...]

In Greek cooking, vegetables are often boiled and made into salads, such as cauliflower, beans or in this case zucchini.
I have nothing against boiling but I find steaming vegetables to achieve the same result and I’ve retained all of the vegetable’s nutrients. I recently found these lighter skinned zucchini at the market and I snapped [...]

Last week, I was delighted to share withyou a pesto that was made of wild leeks, otherwise known as ramps. I’ve been enjoying the tub of  pesto tossed with some pasta for a quick lunch, I’ve dabbled and added some crumbled Feta to make another pasta dish and today, that same pesto get’s stuffed into [...]

Spanakorizo is a classic Greek dish of rice, spinach and the appearance of dill or mint (or both) are also evident.
As a child, I didn’t fully appreciate this dish but as an adult, I find this dish delicious, sentimental Greek comfort food and healthy to boot!
I don’t have a Spanakorizo dish on my site (yet) [...]