Mid-Winter Seafood Supper Club Jan16
After a month of holiday indulgence, January is all about eating lighter and that means fish and seafood. Join me on Sunday, January 16th at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen for a mid-winter 5-course seafood feast. Greek wines and spirits will be pared with the courses. Many specialty products from Greece will be furnished by BuyGreek.shop, […]
Recap – Seafood Tavernaki Supper Club
The past two weekends have been a lot of fun, cooking up some fish and seafood for my dinner guests. Thank you for making both evenings a sell out! I served some Greek classics along with some of my own twists, all paired with Greek wines and Spirits from Celebrity Wines. Many specialty products from […]
My YiaYia’s Meat Sauce
My yiayia would call them “petaloudes” aka butterflies.
Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon
For those who live in/around Toronto and you’re familiar with the local food scene, you’d have to be living under a rock if you haven’t heard of Chef Mark McEwan. He was the youngest executive Chef at the Sutton Place Hotel, his company runs a series of upscale restaurants, a gourmet supermarket, catering services and […]
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 […]
Kalofagas Lamb Ribs
Ontario has always had high quality lamb and it’s a good thing. Greeks eat lamb for Sunday dinners, weekdays on occasion and of course, for Easter. Not everyone likes lamb but year by year more people are discovering this delicious meat that is versatile (oven or grill), not gamey at all and above all, delicious! […]
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 […]
Pan Seared Fish in Tomato Caper Olive Sauce
Here’s a quick, delicious fish meal that will give you that Greek taverna feel and…it can be made on a weeknight too!
Rice Pilaf with Greek Saffron
One of the world’s most expensive spices is saffron. Although many countries produce it, it is pricey due to the manual labour needed. In Greece, saffron (Krokos Kozanis) is cultivated in the Kozani region (northern Greece). Each summer, crocus is planted and then the stamen is hand picked each autumn and then meticulously dried. About […]
Roast Lamb Chops & Potatoes
This recipe is a fabulous way to enjoy lamb, especially those who don’t have a grill or perhaps even a leg of lab is too big for your Sunday lunch.
