Spetsofai Skewers (Σπετζοφάι-σε-σουβλάκι)
Regular readers of my blog will know that I like to share dishes from a Greek magazine insert in the daily Kathimerini known as Gastronomos. This magazine comes out each month and it features the month’s seasonal ingredients, introduces new products entering the Greek market and it showcases new artisan and crafted foods made by […]
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 […]
Parsley Salad (Μαϊντανοσαλάτα-Σύρου)
In Greek cuisine, dips are often referred to as a salad. This salad contains a most unusual main ingredient, one that is abundant, isn’t expensive, available everywhere and it’s a surprising taste sensation. Want to surprise guests at your next dinner? Serve them some Parsley salad and see if they can guess what it’s made […]
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 […]
Spanakorizo “a la minute”
Spanakorizo is a classic Greek dish of rice, spinach and the appearance of dill or mint (or both) are also evident. As a child, I didn’t fully appreciate this dish but as an adult, I find this dish delicious, sentimental Greek comfort food and healthy to boot! I don’t have a Spanakorizo dish on my […]
Roasted Eggplant With Feta
Although alot of Greek cuisine is simple and straight forward, the execution of entertaining with the onslaught of mezedes/appetizers to your guests can create quite the whirlwind in the kitchen. At typical evening with friends and family, one can witness dozens of meze plates being brought to the table through a long evening of eating, […]
Anixiatiki (Spring) Salad
Yesterday was May 1st and in Greek tradition, a Greek will greet their fellow Greeks with a “Kalo Mina” or “Good Month”. May 1st is also the European equivalent of the North American Labour Day. In Greece and much of Europe, a celebration and remembrance of the social and economic achievements are marked with parades […]
Greek Roasted Potatoes
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines preheat your ovens. From the time it takes you to read this article, peel some potatoes and dress them with olive oil, lemon juice and herbs, you’re going have some spuds in the oven and it less than hour, those crispy, golden-brown potatoes you love and enjoy at your […]
Fried Calamari
One of my first and favourite seafood dishes that I enjoyed in my earlier vacations to Greece is calamari. In particular, fried calamari. Calamari are squid. Squid belong to the cephalapod family, which include octopus and cuttlefish. If you’re squeamish about cleaning squid, be kind and ask your fishmonger to do this for you. Barring […]
Garlic Makaronia With Mostra
When I was younger, I would go to islands that were certain to have a good nightlife. A good nightlife is lots of bars and nightclubs, a nice array of women (from all around the world), interesting and friendly people from all around the world, decent food scene with sit-down and take-out available. Another “must […]
