Char-grilled Chicken With Potatoes and Vegetables
One of the best ways to inject flavour into meats is with a marinade. Chicken is mild when it comes to meat so there’s alot of room for flavours. As I’ve written before, Greeks prefer their savory foods to remain savory, although some sweetness is tolerated and enjoyed. This marinade for chicken is sure to […]
Shrimp Salad With Avocado and Pasta Shells
Despite Toronto experiencing a cooler than normal summer (so far), there are days when the last thing you want to do is sweat it out in the kitchen or even tend to the grill! We can’t stop eating. The thought of subsisting purely on nuts and fruits is out of the question as well. I […]
Spinach Salad with Apples and Mint
Yesterday marked the arrival of Summer and it’s about time! The past month here in Toronto has been cooler and rainier than usual but that hasn’t dampened my spirits. Us Canadians are a happy lot, as long as there is no snow – it’s a good day! When the hot days arrive, I do eat […]
Spaghetti With Tomato and Basil
Of all the Italian dishes that one could (and can love), for me there is a no equal to the quick, delicious and simple Spaghetti with tomato sauce and basil. Living in Canada, we are blessed to be living in a harmonious and multicultural country that is Canada. Here in Toronto, we boast of having […]
Pork Chops With a Honey-Mustard Glaze
Today, I’m going to share with you an entire menu that’s cooked on the grill. We’re talking from the protein (pork chops) to the potatoes and even the vegetables (mushrooms) meet the heat. First off are the pork chops. These pork chops are 1/2 inch thick and I left the fat around the outside. You […]
Hilopites With Mushrooms and Mint
Hilopites (pronounced “HEE-lo-Pee-tez”) are a class of pasta that are made in Greece and some families still have their own recipe, many festivals have ladies selling their artisan pasta and other dry noodles and they are definitely available at Greek supermarkets. The most common Hilopites are a small square pasta that are often used in […]
Imam Baildi
Imam Baildi are stuffed eggplants. This is a vegetarian dish and it falls into the category of Greek cooking called “ladera” or lathera. Ladera dishes were born out of necessity, peasant families stretching-out food to feed families with what was fresh and what was seasonal. Ladera comes from the Greek word for oil, lathi and […]
Rice Salad (Ριζοσαλάτα)
Another month is about to bite the dust, we’re closer to summer, spending more time outdoors, enjoying meals in our backyards, patios and even taking the odd picnic. Today’s dish is a wonderful option if you’re looking for something to bring to a party, potluck or picnic. You can use leftover rice or cook up […]
Zucchini Salad With Feta & Mint
In Greek cooking, vegetables are often boiled and made into salads, such as cauliflower, beans or in this case zucchini. I have nothing against boiling but I find steaming vegetables to achieve the same result and I’ve retained all of the vegetable’s nutrients. I recently found these lighter skinned zucchini at the market and I […]
Grilled Chicken Stuffed With Ramps & Feta Pesto
Last week, I was delighted to share withyou a pesto that was made of wild leeks, otherwise known as ramps. I’ve been enjoying the tub of pesto tossed with some pasta for a quick lunch, I’ve dabbled and added some crumbled Feta to make another pasta dish and today, that same pesto get’s stuffed into […]
