Taramokeftedes
A few years ago I made Taramokeftedes for a Greek Supper Club. The tarama was the base for making pseudo meatballs along with bread and lots of onion and herbs.
These turned out remarkably well and they are a great offering to help break up the monotony of eating the usual Lenten fare.
Greek Independence Day Supper Club
Join me on Sunday, March 26th at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen to celebrate Greek Independence Day. This dinner takes place during Orthodox Lent however Cod is allowed to be served on this occasion. This Greek Supper Club is a for fish and seafood lovers. Dinner + Wine is $120 Dinner Only $ 105 MENU Appetizers […]
Salmon Souvlaki
If a Greek can affix something on a stick, they will grill it! So far we have pork, chicken, beef, lamb, shrimp, octopus (that I can recall) and now, salmon.
Grilled Lobster with Red Curry Ouzo Sauce
There are many styles of curries (Indian, Japanese, West Indian) but this one is a thai-style.
Phyllo Flutes with Halva
Enter sesame Halva, made of sesame paste (tahini) and sweetened with sugar or honey, this has become a go-to sweet for those fasting in the lead-up to Easter.
Lentil Salad with Smoked Mackerel
Legumes figure prominently in the Greek kitchen, we’ve cooked with them since ancient times and thank goodness we still eat them.
Recap: Greek Independence Day Supper Club
Last night I hosted a Greek Supper Club commemorating Greek Independence Day, complete with a Lent-friendly 5-course menu. Greek wines and spirits were poured by my friends at Kolonaki Group. Many specialty products from Greece were provided by BuyGreek.shop, including Cretan olive oil and balsamic vinegar at your table. MENU Appetizers Gigantes Beans With […]
Spring Salad with Mediterranean Style Miso Dressing
I’ve always been a fan of this dressing containing miso paste, which is made from fermented soy, rice or barley and is Japanese in origin.
Chickpea Soup from Sifnos
It wasn’t just any soup but the very well-known and traditional chickpea soup of Sifnos. My last day on Sifnos was a Sunday and it would be my last and only chance to eat the real deal.
Chocolate Mosaico with Halva & Hazelnuts
During periods of lockdown, I have watched a little more television and with technology these days, I can also watch TV programming from Greece, which includes a lot of food and travel shows. One such show is called “Syntages Psyhis”, roughly translated as “recipes with soul”, hosted by cookbook author, cooking show host Eleni Psihouli. […]
