Phyllo Triangles With Cheese (Tyropitakia)
A standard when Greeks host parties, are Tyropitakia aka phyllo triangles filled with cheese. Commercial phyllo can be found at practically every supermarket and all Greek and middle eastern shops carry it as well. These are really easy, don’t let live in fear of phyllo – you got this! Phyllo Triangles With Cheese (Tyropitakia) […]
Cheese Pies with Figs
Last summer, during my vacation in Greece, I visited the island of Naxos for the second time. The first time was a quick and I had it in the back of my mind to revisit this island with it’s delicious local products and cuisine. I had the pleasure of lunching at highly regarded taverna “Axiotissa” […]
Slow Cooked Succulent Salmon
I love fish and seafood. Here in Canada we have a good selection of local lake fish, then fish from the Atlantic and Pacific. Found all around the world, we also have wild-caught and farm-raised salmon. Pound for pound, fish cooks quicker vs. meat so it’s important not to overcook fish. Last year I discovered […]
Banana Bread
Old time mama recipe here…taken out her hand written recipe book. You know it has to be good! This is a straight-forward recipe, comes together in the time it takes your oven to pre-heat. If you’re a novice baker, these types of recipes are the ones you try out as there is no yeast and […]
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
You know a side dish is a winner when you can eat it like a main courser. Such is the case with Scalloped Potatoes – I love them! My earliest memory of scalloped potatoes was when my relatives in Hamilton, Ontario purchased a Banquet Hall/restaurant complex. There was a restaurant, many banquet halls and even […]
Brie Baked in Grape Leaves
We’re more than halfway through 2020, which is a good thing. However, it may be a long winter and the one thing I know I’ll be doing is enjoying some great food at home. Today, I am sharing an appetizer I served 3 years ago at one of my Supper Clubs. It’s a wheel of […]
Pan-Roasted Chicken
This past year has be odd, plenty of time to reflect, catch up on interests. I’ve had more time to cook for myself and it has been a joy to see so many others try their hand at cooking at home. This past summer I saw Chef Jim Botsacos (known for his time at New […]
Easy Apple Tart
My mother has iPad, a great way for retirees to keep busy, read some news, keep in touch with friends and relatives and share info – like recipes. She sent me a recipe from Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa), the inspiration for this Apple Tart. I’ve even made it easier, using store-bought puff pastry as the […]
Make Your Own Sandwich Bread
A few days ago, I saw my friend Bessie share photos of her recently baked sandwich bread. After exchanging messages with Bessie I learned that she found the recipe from Joshua Weissman, a very popular Youtube cook. I enjoy making toast for breakfast and I’ve been looking out for a fantastic recipe and this one […]
Butternut Squash Bouyiourdi
One of my favourite Greek appetizers is a dish called Bouyiourdi. It’s a baked mish-mash of tomatoes, peppers, Feta, Kasseri cheeses, oregano, some chilli flakes and baked in the oven until hot and gooey. It screams for bread to scoop out this molten goodness. I call it a Greek fondue! Last year I served this […]
