Burnt Ends From Leftover Kontosouvli
One of my favourite things to slow roast is Kontosouvli – chunks of pork butt on the rotisserie. When I make this, it’s a big batch and usually there are some leftovers. Such was the case recently, having leftover Kontosouvli and besides making pork gyros out of it, I wondered what else I could do […]
Beet Salad With Arugula, Candied Walnuts
I served this salad about 4 years ago at one of my Greek Supper Clubs and I found myself craving it of late. It’s not a difficult recipe but there are a few steps in making it: I prefer roasting my beets, keeps most of the nutrients in tact I usually have a batch of […]
Grilled Eggplant Sicilian Style
I have Italian neighbors that have lived next to me for most of my life. The husband from Puglia, the wife from Sicily. We’ve invited each other to come over for a drink, snack or to eat on countless occasions. For some reason, this grilled eggplant recipe came to my head and I’ve had a […]
Salt and Pepper Salmon
RECIPE UPDATE: This recipe was first posted June of 2007, again when the blog was newly born (about a month old). I’ve included the original photo taken with my Canon digital camera for some nostalgia. The recipe however, has remained the same and that’s a good thing. When I prepare fish, the approach is usually […]
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 […]
Blistered Shishito Peppers With Feta
About a decade ago, while vacationing in Greece, my Mom came back from the “Laiki” (farmer’s market) with what they call “Pikantikes Piperies” or spicy peppers. These small green peppers were mild in heat, pan-fried and served as a meze. They are sweet, savory, a touch of heat…tolerable for even the most timid. Here in […]
Cod Poached in Olive Oil With Smashed Potatoes
A few years ago, I noticed many chefs were poaching lobster tails in butter. I’ve also tasted this dish and it’s “wowzers”. Fish traditionally gets poached in a flavourful stock – it’s okay. When I began hosting my Greek Supper Clubs, I served up fish poached in olive oil. The result is tremendous – flavourful […]
Spaghetti With Zucchini
I’ve always enjoyed travel shows, especially ones that have a strong focus on the food that is specific to that region. With the Pandemic still limiting the mobility of most, these travel shows are a way for us to escape and perhaps plan on future trips. Enter Stanley Tucci’s “Searching for Italy”, the actor (starred […]
Roast Bone Marrow
Some foods are enjoyed by adults, some by kids. Bone marrow is one of those foods that freak out kids. This is about grown-up food. My earliest recollection of bone marrow is my mom scooping out or sucking the barrow from the bone. I gave her my bone marrow…until I grew up. Bone marrow are […]
