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.
German Potato Salad
I present this recipe as a means of using up those leftover Easter eggs that have been cracked during Orthodox Easter festivities. However, after trying this German potato salad, you may find yourself making this version all year-round!
Lemon Shrimp Linguine
This pasta dish has been in my back pocket of recipes for over a decade. I can cook it on a weeknight, weekend, serve to house guests or catered events. It’s easy, quick, delicious!
Sous Vide Pork Gyro
When in Greece, one of the first things I’ll eat is a pork gyro wrapped in a pita. Slices of pork shoulder area seasoned/marinated then stack on a vertical rod then slow roasted on a vertical rotisserie. It’s juicy, flavourful, filling but…hard to duplicate at home.
Sous Vide Steak
Have you heard of “sous vide”? It’s a French word that literally translates to “under vacuum”. In more detail, sous vide is a cooking method that involves vacuum-sealing food then placing the packet in temperature regulated water bath
Poached Fish with Oil & Lemon Sauce
Poaching fish is another method to cook and enjoy fish. A rich sauce made of reduced poaching liquid, lemon, extra virgin olive, salt and pepper and some herbs.
Romaine Salad with Scallions & Dill
Traditionally this salad would be served Spring time and especially for Easter. It’s a salad of finely chopped romaine lettuce, thinly sliced scallions and chopped fresh dill.
Alevropita
One of the regions known for its variety of phyllo pies is Epirus, located in northwestern Greece. Epirotes are also known for making excellent phyllo pies but sometimes life gets in the way and sometimes a quick fix is needed to feed a family/friends/kids,
Enter Alevropita (translated as Flour Pie) that’s quick and assembled less than the time it takes your oven to pre-heat.
Greek Sausages (Intro)
I am a big fan of sausages and when I go to Greece in the summer, it’s a joy to have an array available from the market. The choices vary, depending upon where in Greece you are but let’s do a run-down of Greek sausages.
Greek Style Roast Chicken Thighs
The flavour profile here is classic Greek: lemon, garlic, salt, pepper, dried Greek oregano. This chicken is best with roast potatoes or fries and it’s doable weeknight or weekend.