Watermelon Caesar Salad
If you’re Greek, you “get” that watermelon and Feta cheese go together like peanut butter and chocolate. I still giggle when someone (not Greek) had to tell me about a food combo I should try…remarkable he exclaimed! I would probably like it being Greek and all. “You have to try Feta and watermelon, it’s so […]
Potato Crusted Cod With Pine Nut Skordalia
Earlier this week, Greece celebrated the 200th Anniversary of Greek Independence (March 21, 1821). History will show you that that were earlier attempts to gain freedom from Ottomans during their 400+ years of occupation and…other parts of Greece were liberated later (Dodecanese Islands in 1949). March 25th is also Evangelismos (Feast of the Annunciation) and […]
Pine Nut Skordalia
There are many regional variances and my favourite is Pine Nut Skordalia. I’ve had three times in my life: the first time in Constantinople, the second time on the island of Lesvos and the third time when I made it this dish for a Greek Supper Club. Pine Nuts are a little pricey but not […]
Gnudi With Tomato Basil Sauce
Have you heard of Gnocchi? Those are potato pasta (dumplings) that are easy to make, light and pillowy. Well, there’s also Gnudi, which are Ricotta cheese-based Gnocchi and also easy to make, If you follow my tips below: Buy quality ricotta cheese and strain the excess water overnight Use cold fine grated cheese cold egg […]
Spaghetti With Zucchini
I’ve always enjoyed travel shows, especially ones that have a strong focus on the food that is specific to that region. With the Pandemic still limiting the mobility of most, these travel shows are a way for us to escape and perhaps plan on future trips. Enter Stanley Tucci’s “Searching for Italy”, the actor (starred […]
Greek Style Fondue
Did you know that Greeks eat more cheese per capita than anyone else in the world? Feta cheese is definitely the most popular Greek cheese but there are many others (soft, firm, semi-firm, semi-soft, creamy, hard, sheep milk, goat milk). I love cheese and melted cheeses are another way of enjoying them. A couple of […]
Garlic Bread
When I go to a bar or casual restaurant, I’m a sucker for garlic bread. You don’t like garlic you say? Move along now. Being Greek, it’s almost in our nature to love garlic. Besides, have you ever heard of vampires in Greece? My garlic bread recipe may seem like there’s a lot of ingredients […]
Lemon Kritharaki with Lobster
For a year now, I’ve had more time on my hands to pay attention to the things I’ve let slip by. One of those things has been to share recipes on this site as I used to before I got busy with Greek Supper Clubs, catering and cooking classes. Today’s recipe is from a dish […]
Rabbit in Parchment (Youlbasi)
One of my favourite methods of cooking meats is to wrap it in parchment, sealing meat with seasoning, herbs, spices; a tightly packed parcel locks-in the flavours and the meat is well cooked yet succulent. Traditonally, this dish is called Yioulbasi, a method of cooking brought to mainland Greece by Asia Minor Greeks. Lamb is […]
Kontosouvli in Parchment
One of my favourite meat dishes is Kontosouvli.…chunks of marinated pork slow-roasted on the spit. Many grill houses in Greece offer it, it can be found offered at “panagyria” or feast day celebrations around the country. Many Greeks will make this on their home rotisseries as part of their Easter offerings (or other celebration) or […]
