Asparagus Salad in the Raw
This recipe can be pulled-off with using any one of the following gadgets (yes I own all three of them). The first is a box grater and considered a “must” in the Greek kitchen. The box grater is used to grate ripe tomatoes and the pulp is used in many Greek dishes. The second kitchen […]
Onion Dolmades
Last year while congregated with some good friends for late-night dining in Thessaloniki, I had the joy to eat these Onion Dolmades at a taverna in Thessaloniki. I’ve been wanting to make these for a few years but I was frankly intimidated by the whole process of peeling the onions and stuffing them. Would the […]
Soft Shell Crab With Red Pepper Skordalia
One of the many strong points of Greek cuisine is that within the lifestyle/way Greeks eat is also the meze/appetizers served at one’s home or at the rustic taverna. Mezedes (appetizers) may come in the form of dips, table cheeses, olives, salads, savory pies, meats and of course, fish and seafood. The plates are small, […]
Mussels Saganaki With Mustard
In the town near to our summer home in Greece, is a “psaro taverna” or seafood tavern that’s been a favourite of our family & friends for years. The taverna’s name is Kapetan Giakoumis and the proprietor is this portly fellow with long curly dark brown hair. Think rolly-polly Diego Maradona. Our summer home is […]
Pork Tigania With Cabbage & Mushrooms
Today’s dish will transport you to a Greek taverna in the mountains. The sea is never more than three hours away in Greece but mountains are everywhere. I have a cousin in Greece, Stefanos and let’s just say he’s another “Kalofaga” or gourmet. Stefano once told me he loves winter! I find this odd coming […]
Kritsinia (Sesame-Covered Bread Sticks)
When in Greece, you will see Kritsinia in many places/spots as you sight-see, travel through the city or to the countryside. Kritsinia are bread sticks that often covered in sesame seeds or with an array of edible seeds. You may find Kritsinia at one of the many farmer’s markets that set up in neighborhoods in […]
Oysters with Sparkling Rosé Mignonette Sauce
The year 2010 is coming to a close and many of us are in a reflective mode, others preparing for New Year’s celebrations or looking forward to attending a party with family or friends. The usual way to celebrate the coming of a New Year is by opening up some champagne or a sparkling wine […]
Macedonian Sausages
As my parents have related to me on many occasions, the family pig would get slaughtered just a few days before Christmas and the ritual of butchering the pig and using everything but the squeal. Chops, loins for the Christmas dinners, pigs feet, ears, tail & head would be kept outside until the Epiphany whereby […]
Ladotyri
The first time I ever tried Ladotyri was during my visit to the island of Naxos. Located in the Cyclades islands, Naxos is the largest of this cluster of islands and it boasts of being self-reliant with it’s own water, livestock, extensive crop farming and beautiful beaches to attract its fair share of tourists. The […]
Fries, Makalo & Melted Halloumi
This dish came together on a whim using some leftover Halloumi cheese that cleaning out, staring at some naked French Fries and the third component that screamed to be a blanket of hot goodness in the Makalo that was poured over the cubes of Halloumi cheese and Fries. This side dish, treat, indulgence is inspired […]
