Everything Green Mediterranean Cookbook
Excited to announce the release of my latest cookbook, Everything Green Mediterranean Cookbook, in stores this Nov.23rd. However, you can preorder your copy from Amazon (Canada and rest of world) or Barnes and Noble in the US. This book contains 200 recipes with an a focus on a Green Mediterranean Diet: dedicated to those looking […]
Roasted Beets With Greek Yogurt, Pistachios and Chives
I first made this appetizer a few years ago for a Supper Club organized for the local Cretan Association. Seeing chive blossoms in my garden triggered this memory and I want to share this easy and delicious appetizer you can serve. Strained Greek yogurt is spread on the bottom of a platter. wedges of roasted […]
Potato Crusted Cod With Pine Nut Skordalia
Earlier this week, Greece celebrated the 200th Anniversary of Greek Independence (March 21, 1821). History will show you that that were earlier attempts to gain freedom from Ottomans during their 400+ years of occupation and…other parts of Greece were liberated later (Dodecanese Islands in 1949). March 25th is also Evangelismos (Feast of the Annunciation) and […]
Pine Nut Skordalia
There are many regional variances and my favourite is Pine Nut Skordalia. I’ve had three times in my life: the first time in Constantinople, the second time on the island of Lesvos and the third time when I made it this dish for a Greek Supper Club. Pine Nuts are a little pricey but not […]
Macedonian Halva With Spoon Sweet and Cinnamon
This post isn’t so much of a recipe but more so instructions on how to assemble a dessert from ready to eat products. The star of this dessert is Sesame Halva, something us Greeks called Makedonikos Halva. This treat is made by pulverizing sesame seeds and adding honey and often some kind of nut (almond, […]
Revani Syrup Cake
For those contemplating visiting Greece this summer, I encourage you to also travel north to Greece’s second largest city Thessaloniki. After you’re done seeing the sites, smelling and ultimately tasting the food then you should consider a day trip just one hour south to the city of Veria. Veria is reachable by train, bus and […]
Baby Arugula Salad, Kiwi, Hazelnuts, Manouri Cheese
About a year ago, I hosted a seafood focused Greek Supper Club paying homage to Poseidon. For those who have been to Greece, you know that mountains and sea are everywhere and sometimes the two converge. I offered up this salad with baby arugula, kiwi fruit, hazelnuts and Manouri cheese. Kiwi fruit are grown in […]
Feta Brined Turkey Breast, Chestnut Stuffing and Make Ahead Gravy
American Thanksgiving is coming up this Thursday and Christmas is just over a month away. Both dinners center around a roast turkey plus whatever fixins’ and sides you may prepare plus some ethnic dishes that your family likes to serve on special occasions. Our holidays will be different this year – smaller gathering and that […]
Politiko Baklava
I’ve been making this version of Baklava for a few years. There are many styles and varieties but this one is my favourite. A round tray is used, I have a diagram below that demystifies how to cut the baklava pieces into diamonds and when you look at the whole pan, it looks like a […]
Brie Baked in Grape Leaves
We’re more than halfway through 2020, which is a good thing. However, it may be a long winter and the one thing I know I’ll be doing is enjoying some great food at home. Today, I am sharing an appetizer I served 3 years ago at one of my Supper Clubs. It’s a wheel of […]
