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Cod Saganaki with Scallops and Mussels

As a cook, I get my inspiration from in many ways: through travel, exploring your own city’s dining scene, family and friends, TV shows, cookbooks and media (internet). The inspiration for this dish came from Chef Eric Ripert, a French Chef who grown up on the Cote D’Azur and he’s made his Le Bernardin restaurant […]

Graviera Cheese Fries

Fries

Last summer, I visited the island of Naxos, located in the Cyclades. A bountiful island, well known for it’s high quality cheeses. One of the most popular is Graviera. Although graviera is made in other parts of Greece as well, the Naxos product is produced only with local milk. Graviera is often called the Greek […]

Roast Rock Lobster Tail

lobster

Remember the B52’s song “Rock Lobster”? That’s what we’re talkin’ about here. The main difference between an Atlantic lobster and a rock lobster is the tail. You get more tail meat with a rock lobster, also known as a spiny lobster. These lobsters are found in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, so you are likely to […]

Eggplant Papoutsakia II

From day one of writing/blogging about Greek food, it’s been an adventure full of delicious food and constant learning. A lot of positive growth. There are many approaches to cooking the classics and I am a big fan of finding shortcuts that do not compromise the traditional dish. Case in point are Papoutsakia aka Baked […]

Halloumi Saganaki with Ouzo, Grapes

The first time I tried Halloumi cheese was back in the 80’s – my mom brought some home from a Cypriot friend who got the cheese from another Cypriot friend who made the cheese herself. It’s safe to say Halloumi cheese has gone beyond “cult status”. No longer found at Greek and middle eastern shops, […]

Trahana Soup With Tomato and Feta

As a grown up I love trahana. It  nourishing, comforting, easy and quick to prepare is trahana. This ancient Greek ingredient is made by boiling cracked wheat in either milk or yogurt, then drying it in the hot sun. It’s then crumbled and stored in pillow cases for future use. It’s often made in the […]

Pan-Seared Salmon on Santorini Fava

The island of Santorini has become well known around the world. it’s white washed alleys, Cycladic architecture juxtaposed with steep cliffs and the blue Aegean sea, stunning sunsets and last but not least, the wine and food. If you were to visit the island, practically every restaurant menu contains “fava” – a dip made of […]

Frugal Cheese Ball

I’ve been sharing my love of Greek food (and beyond) since 2007. I’ve been privileged to be able to meet so many wonderful people. Other people fond of Greek food and many Greek chefs as well! One such friend is Dina Nikololaou – Chef, TV personality, restaurateur, caterer, consultant. She is also a friend. I […]

Ntomatorizo With Shrimp and Feta

Here in Toronto, noticeably shorter evenings are here, along with cooler evenings. The days are still warm and the garden still bountiful. I’ve been enjoying the tomatoes and I am trying to use them in more than just salads. Today, I will show you how to make an easy and delicious Tomato Rice (Ntomatorizo) dish. […]

Beef Lemonato

Like me, many of you are missing Greece, not being able to or willing to travel to Greece this year. I was looking through last summers photos and I was reminded of this fantastic dish I had last year while on the island of Astypalea, one of the islands in the Dodecanese. I was on […]