Sfakiano Goat Yiahni
One of the “must see” regions of Greece is the island of Crete. It’s a big island and your strategy would be to either see it over a few visits or concentrate on one area. The westernmost prefecture is Chania and in the southern part facing the Libyan Sea is the Sfakia area. This goat […]
Gamopilafo aka Cretan Wedding Rice
The first time I had Cretan Wedding Rice (Gamopilafo) was 10 years ago, my first trip to Crete. Traditionally, this rice is served at Cretan weddings usually made with a combo of goat or lamb and rooster to make the stock. This dish is an center piece offering exemplifying the host family’s wealth and well […]
Taste of Ikaria…in Montreal
Last summer, I visited the island of Ikaria, located in the Northeast Aegean, just southwest of the island of Samos. For many years the island was known as a place of exile for communists and where hippies liked to hang out. Not anymore….Ikaria, the island where people forget to die! With a combination of a […]
Greek Easter Recipe Round-Up
Many of you have visited my Recipe Round-Up for Lent and I hope that I’ve helped you find some interesting dishes to break-up the monotony of the usual Lenten fare. We’re fast approaching Greek Easter and preparations are already beginning in my household! Greek Easter is centered around lamb or goat and the whole day […]
Neo-Magheritsa
Margheritsa is a traditional soup made by Greeks for Orthodox Easter. It contains cleaned intestines, organs of the lamb or goat and may contain sweetbreads and even the boiled head of the animal. The meat is boiled until softened and a stock is created. Spring onions, herbs are added and the soup is finished off/thickened […]
Dining With a Master Chef
The relaxation, forging new friendships and sampling some delicious Greek food continues at the Sani Resort in Kassandra, Halkidiki. Last night’s dinner was held at the Ouzeri, an open air venue with the view of the Sani Beach down below. Just as the sun was setting, we were seated and waited with anticipation for a […]
Sfakiano Lamb With Yogurt
During last year’s visit to Greece, I visited the largest island in Greece (and Mediterranean), located south of mainland Greece. My journey to Crete began from the opposite end of Greece, in the northernmost province of Macedonia. I left our summer home in Halkidiki and headed towards Thessaloniki (30 minutes) then took a train south […]
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 […]
