Pastourma Takes Patience (παστουρμά)
On many occasions I’ve referred to the Greek eating experience as being centered around many sample plates of foods that are shared over drinks, conversation among family and friends. Greek cuisine has alot of appetizers, usually simply prepared but the array is great and the diversity even more so. One facet of Greek appetizers or […]
A Simple Greek Sandwich
Roast some red peppers. Place in a paper bag to sweat for 30 minutes or so and peel the charred skins off. Season with sea salt and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Get yourself a slab of Greek Feta cheese.Toast a homemade sesame seed bun and place some roasted red peppers in the bun, […]
Grouper en Papillote (ροφός-στο-χαρτί)
I am enjoying this January from an eating perspective. It’s been refreshing to look and enjoy meals that are on the lighter side without sacrificing taste or neglecting your hungry stomach. Last week’s Fish a la Spetsiota was warmly embraced by you my readers and it appears it’s caught the attention of some at Food […]
Fish ala Spetsiota (Ψάρι-α-λα-σπετσιώτα)
Many, many years ago…1990 to be exact, I was working for a Canadian bank in my first “adult” job and being at the bottom of the ladder, I was given a mere ten days for vacation and that vacation could only be taken after the summer holidays (when those with seniority and children came back […]
Kampanoules With Peppers and Basil
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a pasta dish. It’s not that I haven’t been eating pasta (I have) but I’m also not going to bore you with another Bolognese recipe or any other standard pasta dish that most of us regularly enjoy. Instead, it’s time to showcase another rustic dish, filling yet light on […]
Fruits of the Forest (Φρούτα-του-δάσους)
Ever since I was a child, I’ve always enjoyed eating mushrooms. My earliest recollection of eating mushrooms were a batch sauted and smothered in butter and garlic, like Greek mom’s do. I enjoy mushrooms on pizza, mushroom soup, a baby spinach salad with sliced mushrooms, mushroom crepes, pasta with a mushroom sauce or part of […]
Grandma’s Pork & Quince (Κυδώνια-της-Γιαγιάς)
My relatives can be divided into two camps: the father’s side of the family and the mother’s side. The two camps are also geographically divided with all of my dad’s side of the family residing here in Canada and save for two of my mom’s first cousins here in Canada, the rest of her family […]
Chicken & Halloumi Souvlaki
We’re about a week into January and I’m still eating leaner dishes, avoiding butter (mostly) and trying to be a good boy this January. Tonight’s dish is another way to kick-up the sometimes boring chicken breast. Cut it up, marinate it, grill it and pair it with something else delicious. In this case, chicken and […]
Swordfish With Skordalia (Ξιφίας-Με-σκορδαλιά)
For the month of January, I’m trying to keep with some fit, clean, easy to prepare and healthy dishes. The month of December saw most of us indulging in food and alcohol, saying yes to another serving, another helping of dessert and perhaps one extra beverage. My neighbors were over last week for coffee and […]
Pomegranate Vinaigrette
This is my first post for 2009 and I would like to wish you all a Happy & Healthy New Year! My New Year’s Eve was spent at one of favourite eateries in Toronto and I dined, laughed and drank with eleven good friends…right into the wee hours of January 1st. The dinner was delicious, […]
