Hand Smashed Potatoes
I love fried food and the king of fried food are French Fries. Some are intimidated, some are lazy, some don’t like frying in their home, some avoid it. Many love it. This is for those who love crispy fries, each and every time. This method is a 2-parter: boil the potatoes in salted water […]
Charred Zucchini Dip
One of my favourite Greek appetizers is Melitzanosalata – a smoked eggplant dip that really shines in the summer with local, sweet eggplant from the garden. Another vegetable that’s abundant in the summer is zucchini, the star of today’s dish. I am using inspiration from Melitzanosalata and instead of eggplant we’re using zucchini. Got a […]
Baked Ouzo Shrimp
I love shrimp, they are affordable, sustainable, plenty, easy to prepare and cook and most importantly, they are delicious! Sometimes I butterfly them like this instance so that they can absorb all the flavours of this Ouzo-forward sauce. Although this dish is baked, you could adapt by placing in aluminum pan and baking in your […]
Ouzo Shrimp With Spinach Rice
I like taking two Greek dishes and putting them together to make a new dish. In one pan, sauteed shrimp with Ouzo and cream sauce. In another pan, a simple spinach rice inspired by traditional Spanakorizo. Put them together and you have a delicious pairing that will be a hit with family or next time […]
Double Baked Stuffed Potatoes
A recipe update here. This recipe was posted back in 2007…the first of my food blog’s existence! The recipe hasn’t changed but I have better, juicier photos to bring home just how tasty these Double (twice baked) Potatoes are. What I have done here is bake a russet potato, scoop out the meat of the […]
Seared Scallops With Green Peas and Bacon
Here in Ontario, local peas are in season and they make for a great vegetarian Greek dish or this one, paired with seared scallops. Bacon and scallops are a natural together so these two favourite ingredients are together again to dance on your tongues. Seared Scallops With Green Peas and Bacon (serves 4) 12 large […]
15 Canada Day Menu Ideas
Canada Day is celebrated on July 1st, when we went from British North America to the Confederation of Canada. We’re a young country, celebrating 153 years. Below I have some ideas to entertain family and friends. Happy Birthday Canada! 15. The grill is on so you may as well make a smoky Melitzanosalata. 14. […]
Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
I love desserts that are easy to prepare in the summer. Less time in the kitchen = more time outdoors. This strawberry dessert is traditionally called Strawberry Pretzel Salad but I’ll call it dessert. It’s a classic in southern US cuisine and adults and kids will love it! About the pretzel crust….it works…a wonderful balance […]
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This is my mother recipe for mashed potatoes….you could eat a bowl and call it a main course. It’s that good! Garlic-Mashed Potatoes (serves 6-8) 6 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks 6 cloves of garlic milk unsalted butter 1/2 bunch of chives, chopped salt & pepper Place your potatoes and garlic in a pot […]
Cretan-Style Greek Salad
There are many variations/substitutions/additions to a Greek Salad. The basics are tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, olives, dried Greek oregano, extra-virgin olive. In the Cyclades, they will use their local soft, tangy Mizithra instead of Feta, many islands add barley rusks making it a panzanella, additons of capers or caper leaves, purslane garnish, use of pickled […]
