Snacks

Nistisima Paximadia (Νηστίσιμα Παξιμαδάκια)

Feb 17th, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
Nistisima Paximadia (Νηστίσιμα Παξιμαδάκια)

Here I am, mid-week into the first week of Lent. The first day is the hardest and then each day it becomes easier and easier. [...]



Pumpkin Fritters

Jan 24th, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
Pumpkin Fritters

A friend of the family’s gave us the big, honkin’ pumpkin last year and the first thing to go were the pumpkin seeds. Salted and [...]



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 [...]



Ricardo’s Spiced Pear Cake

Nov 6th, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Ricardo’s Spiced Pear Cake

Up here in Canada, we have our own franchise of The Food Network…are you ready for the name? Food Network Canada.
Us Canadians get to view [...]



Lunch at the New Acropolis Museum

Nov 2nd, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Lunch at the New Acropolis Museum

One of the highlights of my trip to Greece this past summer was my visit to the New Acropolis Museum in Athens. The word “acropolis” [...]



Pumpkin Bread

Oct 31st, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Pumpkin Bread

It’s October 31st, Halloween and I’m excited about attending a party this evening. It’s one of the few occasions that adults can let loose and [...]



A Simple Greek Sandwich

Jan 23rd, 2009 | By Peter Minakis

Roast some red peppers. Place in a paper bag to sweat for 30 minutes or so and peel the charred skins off. Season with sea [...]



Diples (Δίπλες)

Dec 16th, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

My family comes from the northernmost province of Greece, Macedonia but today’s recipe is from the opposite end of mainland Greece, Laconia. Although Diples are [...]



Keftedes With Pligouri, Fresh Herbs and a Lemon Verbena Yogurt Sauce

Sep 30th, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

Each time I visit Greece (count 20 times), I come back to Canada just a little more Greek, a little less “Canadian”. Don’t get me [...]



Loukoumades

Jul 17th, 2008 | By Peter Minakis

What’s a birthday party without some dessert?
One of Greece’s best known sweets/ desserts/snacks/street foods has to be Loukoumades. I knew that offering these sweet fritters [...]