Garlic Sauce, Aioli, Skordalia
Greeks are big on dips and today’s particular dip is called Skordalia. Skordo means garlic, so Skordalia is simply garlic sauce or an Aioli. Skordalia can be often served to accompany thinly sliced deep-fried zucchini, fried salt-cod filets or as dip with veggies or fries. There are many varying recipes for Skordalia using a different […]
Kammeni Hummus
This meze/appetizer was the product of my search to make chick peas tastier, afterall they are bland as a solo act. However, add that chick pea to the symphony of Mediterranean ingredients and you will liken it to the tuba…the requisite “bottom end” of the spectrum. I was also inspired by Alysha from the Savory […]
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Here’s another Greek word that will have you tongue-tied…say Htipiti. It’s pronounced “Huh’Tee-Pee-Tee” (say it quickly) and in Greece it’s also known as Tirokafteri or Kopanisti. Whichever way you call it, some hot peppers are used in this spicy dip. I like heat but I don’t want my head blown off. I want the heat […]
