Seared Scallops & Lemon Kritharaki
The first time I had scallops was I went with some buddies to Ft. Lauderdale for March Break back in 1986.
Detroit Style Pizza
First, it’s a rectangular in shape, baked in heavy metal pans, it has a thick crust, lots of cheese and pepperoni.
Recap – All-Time Classics Greek Supper Club
Last Sunday, I hosted my latest Supper Club…this one with a menu filled with all-time classics and a few twists in the mix. Thank you to NT Foods for the olive oil, balsamic, Feta and many other imported ingredients from Greece. Thank you to Apostolos Gerakinis for pouring Greek wines from Celebrity Wines and United […]
Tyrokafteri with Drunken Figs
At my last Greek Supper Club, I served this meze offering of Tyrokafteri paired with drunken figs. Both are recipes of mine and I simply put the two together and the result is a sinful and delicious meze.
Spaghetti with Brown Butter
One of my favourite dishes my mom would serve is a plain spaghetti (Makaronia) that was tossed in butter until slightly browned, then the pasta was drained and tossed in the brown butter with crumbled Feta cheese and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil to cap the dish.
Babel – A Vibrant Mediterranean Feast
Last week I popped into Babel for dinner, as part of Estrella Dam’s yearly program to partner with restaurants that offer tapas-type menu options. Many regions around the Mediterranean offer meze, a type of appetizer on their menu and Babel delivers. I ordered Burrata with grilled pita, osprey bluffs honeyed dates, thyme, pomegranate. Of note, […]
Wedge Salad with Whipped Feta, Shrimp
Simplicity rules here – simple, quality ingredients complementing each other for this eye-catching delicious salad. Let’s do it!
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. […]
Spring Salad with Kumquat, Feta & Pecans
The beginning of Spring also means citrus season is also here. The star of this salad is kumquat.
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 […]
