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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Red Pepper Jam
I’ve eaten red pepper jams, have received them as gift (part of a gift basket) but after finding out how easy it is to make, no need to buy anymore. Homemade is better!
Creamy Ouzo Shrimp
It’s an easy appetizer and you’ll impress your guests with this delicious offering. Kali Orexi!
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.
Best Dishes of 2021
Happy New Year! The year (2021) is in the past and I am sure many of you are happy that a new year is upon us. The end of the year is a time for reflection and I recently took a look at my posts/recipes of 2021 and here are some of the dishes that […]
Recap – Kalofagas Christmas Supper ’21
The holiday season is here and last week I hosted my festive Christmas Supper Club. Thank you to all the guests who attended, my servers/sous chef and the folks at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen. Wine pairings were selected by United Stars representing two wineries from the Peloponnese. Greek ingredients, including Cretan olive oil and sparkling/still […]
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.
