Sticky Toffee Pudding
Years ago, I attended a Christmas party/dinner where the dessert was one of those sticky English puddings. I loved how moist and flavourful the pudding (cake) was and the caramel sauce was dreamy.
I’ve finally gotten around to making my own version and I also served it to guests at my last Supper Club that took place just a couple of days ago. This recipe hot!
Arugula & Radicchio Salad
This salad is an amalgam of ideas I had experienced in Kefalonia and wanted to put on a plate.
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.
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. […]
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.
Spiced Fig Cake
On the weekends, I watch a show from Greece called “ΠΟΠ Μαγειρική”, a cooking show that highlights PDO/appellation products from Greece and Cyprus. The current host is Andreas Lagos, a Greek chef who has appeared on TV, has cookbooks, helps launch new restaurants and he’s a native of Samos (island). One of the featured products […]
Pork With Mushrooms and Dried Figs
We’re into September and cooler evenings are here. Summer dishes give away to Fall comfort dishes and this dish can be made on a weeknight or weekend. I usually like fattier pork cuts but this one works with pork tenderloin or the equivalent of pork loin. Fruit complements pork well and this recipe includes dried […]
Cafe Frappe Ice Cream With Honey Roasted Figs
Just two days ago, I served this Greek Summer inspired ice cream, reminiscent of Cafe Frappe – the iced coffee enjoyed in Greece using Nescafe instant coffee. In old days, Nescafe was added to a cocktail shaker with sugar to taste, water and shaken to a thick foam then poured into a tall glass. Cold […]
Baklava Ice Cream
I have a confession: when I bought an ice cream machine last summer it was for the sole purpose of making this ice cream – baklava ice cream. Inspiration comes from many: I first saw this concept at Jenn The Leftover Queen’s. There’s George Calombaris’ take on it and then there’s my friend David Tsirekas’ […]
