Dinner with Chef Peter Minaki in Summit, NJ May 26th
After a two year pause, I am excited to be returning to cook at Marco Polo Restaurant in Summit, New Jersey on Thursday, May26th. Here’s your chance to experience my Greek Supper Club! The dinner is organized under the auspices of The Greek American Chamber of Commerce. Non-members may attend, dinner + wine is $50. […]
Recap – Cheesefare Sunday Supper Club
Last weekend the celebrations of Apokries (Greek Carnival) ended on Cheesefare Sunday. For those observing, we are now in the period known as Great Lent. Lsdt Sunday’s Supper Club highlighted dairy, cheeses and eggs in all the dishes. It’s Cheesefare Sunday and we’re gonna eat! Greek ingredients were furnished from BuyGreek.Shop and all wines and […]
Greek Easter Baking Class on April 3rd
I am excited to be once again offering a Greek Easter baking workshop. We’ll share our family’s recipes for making Easter Koulourakia (cookies), and finally, I will show you how to make the best Tsoureki and finally, a chocolate covered tsoureki. The class is limited to just 16 spots so get’em before they’re gone! Learn […]
Carob Bread
In recent years, one of the hottest “new” ingredients is carob. I say “new” despite it being an ancient ingredient.
Homemade Biscuits
The American South is loaded with delicious dishes, many of which have become so mainstream that many don’t know the origins of the recipe.
Flatbread with Manouri & Figs
Everyone has pantry items that are always found in their kitchen. You may have some pantry items that are a reflection of your ethnicity or your tastes in food.
Shake N’ Bake Pork Chops
Every now and then, we crave the dishes we had as kids and last year I found myself craving “shake n’ bake” pork chops.
Pistachio Crusted Baked Sole
This recipe is just a template, you can choose whatever flat or white fish you like: haddock, halibut, cod, or grouper are good alternatives.
Vasilopita French Toast
Vasilopita is also known as St. Basil’s Day Cake/Pie, served on January 1st with a coin hidden inside.
Chicken Tigania with Leeks & Mushrooms
One such dish in Greek cuisine are “tiganias”…skillet dishes that involve a quite saute, add vegetables, liquid, seasoning, herbs/spices and simmer.
