New Cook Book Release
I am pleased to announce the release of my cookbook, “The Everything Healthy Mediterranean Cookbook”. If you already have a copy of the Everything Mediterranean 2nd edition, then you’re covered. This is a reprint with a new cover, new name. This is a hugely successful book, easy to follow instructions, accessible ingredients and delicious dishes […]
Kourkouto With Zucchini
The dish’s title contains the word Kourkouto (from Kourkouti), which means a “batter” and a major component of the dish is flour. This dish is easy, it’s Greek, you won’t freak out about how to handle phyllo and it’s wonderful hot or cold. In the ingredient’s list, the two cheeses used are Feta and Kasseri. […]
Recap – Agio Oros Greek Supper Club
Last weekend I hosted a unique Supper Club that featured the cuisine and wine of Agio Oros. It boasts of having the sea and mountains, the architecture of the monasteries built on mountainsides, the artistry of the iconography and wall murals. The northern-Greek winery of Tsantali is the only winery allowed to maintain vineyards on […]
Recap – Revolution! Greek Supper Club
Every year, Greeks around the world commemorate March 25th, 1821 – the beginning of the Struggle for Greek Independence from the Ottoman Empire. Last Sunday I cooked a Lenten dinner for my Greek Supper guests. Please join at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen for dinner celebrating Greek Independence. All dishes prepared using Cretan Olive Oil from Nisos […]
Trahana With Mushrooms and Graviera
It’s remarkable that in some cultures, some of the foods that were eaten in ancient times are still used in modern-day cookery. This despite the onslaught of fast food and convenience foods that any of us can purchase at a supermarket and take home to the family and serve for dinner. There are folks out […]
Avgotaraho (plus a recipe)
Today, I wish to share a dish that uses an ingredient that’s been harvested, salt-cured and enjoyed since Byzantine times. I find it amusing when some people try to predict food trends and declare a certain ingredient as “passe” when the cuisine and ingredient itself have survived the ages.
Salad of Rocket, Cabbage and Apple
This salad has quickly become my favourite winter starter. During the cold months, my diet shifts into including lots of wholesome soups, perfect for warming the belly in the cold Canadian winter but one mustn’t take your eyes off of other ways to eat your vegetables. I do not eat many salads in the winter […]
Arugula Salad With Sweet Potato and Feta
I first served this salad this past March at an Ikaria-themed dinner and ever since I’ve had attendees and friends who have seen photos ask me for the recipe. This past weekend I did cooking demos at the OPA! Fest at St. Nicholas Greek-Orthodox Church in Troy, Michigan and I also did a couple […]
Phyllo Pies For Sale!
This is one of the most exciting moments since this blog first began back in May of 2007. After many hours of learning the craft of making homemade phyllo, I am confident enough to be able to make it on my own with consistency and some degree of speed. I am indebted to y Mother […]
Greek Style Gazpacho
Serve this cold soup on a hot day, plop the olive oil ice cube just before serving and relish the summer, the outdoors, this hearty cold soup. Greek Style Gazpacho 2 cups Cretan rusks 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped Greek oregano 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2/3 cup of extra virgin olive […]
