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Creamy Miso Spaghetti

Over in Japan, a genre of cooking called “wafu” (meaning Japanese style) has made its way to the west. Quite often they are Italian dishes cooked with a Japanese approach or combining Asian and Italian ingredients.

Calamari Carbonara

Try this Carbonara with Calamari. Strips of squid are tossed with the pasta, crispy bacon and a creamy cheese sauce make this dish a keeper!

Butterflied Shrimp With Ouzo

Ouzo, shrimp and garlic go so well together. Try this butterflied grilled shrimp and watch them disappear almost as soon as the platter is out.

Shrimp Saganaki II

Shrimp Saganaki. Almost every fish taverna in Greece will include this in their menu but this version remains the most memorable and flavourful.

Bistro Salad

Try this bistro style salad consisting of mixed greens, red onions, a mix of coloured peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes. Tossed in a dressing with a touch of Dijon mustard and honey

Sea Bass Carpaccio

Today the fish is sea bass, tomorrow it may be sea bream or corvina the next. The ingredients are few: fish, salt, lemon, ground pepper, diced mild chili, Greek extra-virgin olive oil, chives.

Risotto Like Gemista

Today’s recipe is a risotto that will take just like Gemista. Yes! I served this as one of my courses at a recent Greek Supper Club and it was a hit. The risotto get’s the “gemista” flavour from roasting and pureeing tomatoes and peppers. Clever!

Grilled Calamari Skewers

While fried is everyone’s favourites, grilled calamari should get equal billing. It’s easier to prepare, less fuss and mess and it cooks quickly.