15 Canada Day Menu Ideas
Canada Day is celebrated on July 1st, when we went from British North America to the Confederation of Canada. We’re a young country, celebrating 153 years. Below I have some ideas to entertain family and friends. Happy Birthday Canada! 15. The grill is on so you may as well make a smoky Melitzanosalata. 14. […]
Cretan-Style Greek Salad
There are many variations/substitutions/additions to a Greek Salad. The basics are tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, olives, dried Greek oregano, extra-virgin olive. In the Cyclades, they will use their local soft, tangy Mizithra instead of Feta, many islands add barley rusks making it a panzanella, additons of capers or caper leaves, purslane garnish, use of pickled […]
New Cook Book Release
I am pleased to announce the release of my cookbook, “The Everything Healthy Mediterranean Cookbook”. If you already have a copy of the Everything Mediterranean 2nd edition, then you’re covered. This is a reprint with a new cover, new name. This is a hugely successful book, easy to follow instructions, accessible ingredients and delicious dishes […]
Recap Everything Feta – Greek Supper Club
One of Greece’s best known exports is Feta cheese. Once considered exotic, one can now find Feta cheese around the world and in most mainstream grocery stores. Everyone loves Feta! Last week at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen I held a tantalizing menu that will showcased Feta cheese in all five courses. Thank you to Nisos […]
Salad of Rocket, Cabbage and Apple
This salad has quickly become my favourite winter starter. During the cold months, my diet shifts into including lots of wholesome soups, perfect for warming the belly in the cold Canadian winter but one mustn’t take your eyes off of other ways to eat your vegetables. I do not eat many salads in the winter […]
Arugula Salad With Sweet Potato and Feta
I first served this salad this past March at an Ikaria-themed dinner and ever since I’ve had attendees and friends who have seen photos ask me for the recipe. This past weekend I did cooking demos at the OPA! Fest at St. Nicholas Greek-Orthodox Church in Troy, Michigan and I also did a couple […]
Shaved Fennel and Green Apple Salad
This is a terrific winter salad in that salads aren’t usually that tasty during the winter. Not much in season and I definitely wouldn’t make a Greek salad in January! Instead, utilize what is in season and you may surprise yourself! Here, I am using fennel – that mildly anise flavoured bulb that is wonderful […]
Grilled Octopus With Santorini Fava
This post isn’t so much about a recipe as it is about pairing certain foods – in this instance octopus and Santorin fava. Octopus, I love it but it wasn’t always the case. I had my epiphany moment with octopus back in 1983 when I sat with my uncles in Greece at a seafood taverna […]
Beet Salad With Herbed Goat Cheese and Greens
Although it’s autumn and I now gravitate more towards soups, I do still enjoy a hearty salad. In Greece, they are blessed to have winter vegetables and greens (climate) and beets are very popular. Here, I roast beets then poach in sweet/sour combination of red wine and balsamic vinegars. The beets alone are very sweet […]
Pickled Grapes With Manouri Cheese and Salad Greens
Last week I hosted my latest Greek Supper Club, this time the venue was at St. Lawrence Market, Toronto’s world famous central market. The dinner theme was Greek dishes with some Canadian twists. Greek eating and drinking has been centered around wine since ancient times but there’s always some new twists to be added so […]
