Μπεκρή-μεζές (Bekri Mezes)
ΜπεκÏή μεζÎÏ‚ (Bekri Mezes) literally translates as “drunkard’s appetizer”. Recipes for this dish vary widely but they all seem to use pork and wine in them. The origins of this dish no doubt come from the Greeks who left Constantinople (Istanbul) and brought their rich cooking traditions with them. Interpretation of this dish will vary […]
Okay, I’m Done With Winter
I’ve had my fill of snow. Although I was born and raised in Canada, I’ve yet to get used to our winters and I live in Toronto. The rest of the country has it worse we’re only 90 minutes from the US/Canada border. So, it’s Wednesday night and I’m bored, lots of things I could […]
Carrot Dip (Yoghurtlu Havuc)
Last year, as part of my trip to Greece, I also made a side trip to visit the enchanting city of Istanbul (Constantinople). I went to visit this great city as a Greek, as a lover of travel, culture, history and to sample the local cuisine. Much like the Greeks, Turks also enjoy sampling an […]
OPA!
Ever see this flaming dish at a Greek taverna? Ever hear the Greek waiter shout OPA? This next dish is inspired by the many Greek restaurants, eateries and tavernas that serve up this style of fried cheese to a clientele that never ceases to tire of this ritual. Whoever said presentation never mattered to a […]
Deep-Fried Mussels (Μυδια-τηγανιτα)
One of the most enjoyable items of seafood out there are mussels. They taste of the sea, they are affordable, available fresh or frozen in many places and they are so versatile. Greeks love mussels in a Saganaki, a soup, seafood pizza or in this case, deep-fried. The second largest city in Greece is Thessaloniki […]
Beets (παντζάρια)
It’s winter time and yes, the beet dishes are all over the internet, in your markets, in your grocery bags and on your table. I can remember beets beyond a part of my family’s cuisine since I was a young, Greek “palikari”. I’m going to show you beets done 2 ways: the first is the […]
Gambas al Pil Pil (Sizzling Garlic Prawns)
Today I’m so excited to show you this quick and easy Tapas dish. Tapas are one and the same like Greek mezedes or…appetizers. Today, I cook for Nuria, my dear blog friend at Spanish Recipes. Pay a visit to her site as she injects humour, info on Spanish cuisine and culture and she’ll even sing […]
Chillies & Cheese Snack
I recently made a post of a poached pears recipe and a good discussion on Greek words ensued in the comments section. It was revealed that the Greeks have a word for everything. I once witnessed a lecture conducted in English but he exclusively used Greek-routed words. Awesome! If the Greeks have a word for […]
Sardines and Such
You see them on the shelves of your grocery store. You see them in the discount bin, you have them in your cellar (a whole case), just in case Armegeddon arrives. You can now have them included in your recipe box. My first experiment with sardine tins came in the fall of 2007 and I […]
Marinated Olives
If you’re a fan of Greek cuisine, you’ll notice that we don’t include olives in many of our dishes. Rather, we like to have olives included at our table, to be included with the meal or as part of an array of Mezedes (appetizers). Olives are almost always present on the Greek table. The variety […]
