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.
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
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!
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!
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.
No-Knead Pizza Dough
This no-knead recipe comes from Jim Lahey (Sullivan Street Bakery fame) and it too has become my go-to for pizza dough. The only negative is you have to make the dough ahead of time ie. the morning of or night before. The rest is easy. Promise!
Artichoke Moussaka
This vegetarian version of Moussaka uses artichokes as the “meat”. I’ve updated the recipe to make it easier to prepare without sacrificing any flavour.
Creamy Scrambled Eggs
Once a week (sometimes twice), for sure as part of my Saturday big breakfast (bacon or sausage and eggs etc) I’ll have eggs as part of a meal.
Spinach Salad with Radicchio & Feta
Radicchio is in the chicory family, can be eaten raw in salads but I’ve seen wedges of it grilled as well. It grows best in Spring and Fall and most grocery stores carry it.
Beside this being a tasty salad, it’s also an attractive one with the green and purple contrasts. Some crumbled feta, walnuts and you’ll find this salad refreshing and filling.
