Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Creamy Feta Sauce
One of my fave ‘nouveau Greek’ combos is the pairing of sweet potatoes and Feta cheese (check out this salad). Today, that combo returns with a recipe for sweet potato gnocchi topped with a creamy Feta sauce. Gnocchi are usually made of potatoes and they fall into the dumpling category. They are easy to make […]
Greektown Creamy Feta Dressing
Greeks can be found throughout the world: there are over 10 million living in Greece and about another 10 million in abroad (Europe, Africa, Australia/NZ, Canada/US, South America and Asia). Told ya….Greeks all over the world. In cities where there is a sizeable Greek community, one will also find a Greektown, drawing in Greeks and […]
Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip
As a Greek, dips figure prominently on the table and one or two dips are on offer when serving guests (or ordered at a taverna). One dip that’s on practically every taverna menu is Melitzanosalata, where eggplant gets charred on the grill, the meat is scooped out and a dip is made with the addition […]
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 […]
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 […]
Olive Garden Inspired Salad Dressing
There’s a restaurant chain that used to have some locations in Toronto and I ate there once. I remember little as the food was uninspired, forgetful. Today, this restaurant chain (Olive Garden) still has many locations in the US and one of the dishes that remains popular is its salad – the dressing specifically. It’s […]
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 […]
Romaine Salad With Potatoes, Egg, Sun Dried Tomato, Dill
One of my favourite salads is what Greeks call a Spring or Easter Salad. Many of the ingredients are in season in Spring and it’s always a hit with my non-Greek guests. Today’s salad is a fancier Spring salad and more filling – it could be a light meal with the addition of potatoes and […]
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 […]
