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!
Quick and Easy Lobster Pasta from Greek Tavernas
Try this easy to prepare and delicious lobster pasta recipe – made just like at the Greek seafood tavernas.
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.
Spanakorizo With Shrimp
Spanakorizo – a classic Greek dish which is literally translated as spinach-rice. There are subtle variances to the dish, depending on the household and my twist is to top it/marry it with shrimp.
