Mushroom Kritharotto
I’ve wrote about/shared a dish called kritharotto – it’s basically cooking kritharaki (Greek orzo) in the style of risotto. Ladles of stock are added to the pan with the pasta as it gets absorbed – giving one a creamy finish to the dish.
Christmas Greek Supper Club December 5th
December is the festive season and each year I look forward to hosting my annual Christmas-themed Greek Supper Club. Join me on Sunday, December 4th for my annual Christmas-themed Greek Supper Club at the St. Lawrence Market Kitchen. Apostolos Gerakinis will be pouring Greek wines from United Stars and many Greek products furnished from Kolonaki […]
Chicken Fricassée
The origin of the name is French and my version of Chicken Fricassée borrows from both cuisines.
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.
Fillet Mignon with Mushroom & Metaxa Cream Sauce
In today’s recipe I take a classic; beef with a brandy and cream sauce and give it a little Greek twist, using Metaxa brandy. I add some mushrooms and simmer the beef in this rich sauce. A showstopper dish that’s easy to prepare. Metaxa can be found at most liquor stores and it adds a […]
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 […]
