Sunday Dinner

Cross-Rib Pot Roast

Jan 23rd, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
Cross-Rib Pot Roast

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 [...]



Slow-Roasted Goat With Scalloped Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts

Dec 6th, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Slow-Roasted Goat With Scalloped Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts

I made this dish last Sunday and if it weren’t for the fact that I’m making Prime Rib today, I’d probably be having this entire meal again. One of the best things about Sunday dinner is that you have lots of time. There’s no real pressure, you can leisurely cook, open a bottle of wine [...]



Lamb Chops (Αρνίσια παϊδάκια)

Aug 3rd, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Lamb Chops (Αρνίσια παϊδάκια)

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 [...]



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, [...]