Christmas
Dec 20th, 2012 |
By Peter Minakis
There’s a Constantinople dish from around 1900 called Gioulbasi. Traditionally, a leg of lamb is studded with garlic and stuffed with pieces of sharp, aged Greek cheese. The meat is wrapped in parchment paper and slowly roasted until the meat is fork-tender, aromatic and about to fall off the bone. In mainland Greece there are [...]
Posted in Cheese, Cherry, Christmas, Featured, Festive, Garlic, Greek, Greek Wine, Herbs, How To, Main, Oranges, Peppers, Sauce, Spinach, Stuffing, Vinegar |
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Dec 13th, 2012 |
By Peter Minakis
It seems that these Greek Supper Clubs keep getting better and better! I think it’s a combo of getting more comfortable in the kitchen space we’ve been using of late (Aphrodite Cooks Studio) and I am getting the hang of cooking for large parties – not entertaining at home. I do think that many restaurants [...]
Posted in Christmas, Featured, Food Event, Greek Supper Club, Greek Wine, Talk Toronto |
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Dec 1st, 2012 |
By Peter Minakis
This year I am jumping in early and joining the other Christmas wish lists out there circulating. If you’re a regular visitor of this site then you are Greek, have Greek friends or family or you just love everything Greek. Below are some gift ideas I have compiled with a little Canadiana mixed in. Some [...]
Posted in Christmas, Featured, Gifts, Pantry |
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Nov 28th, 2012 |
By Peter Minakis
I decided to organize some Christmas dishes for you to consider when you’re planning your Christmas, holiday and New Year’s menus. These are some options divided simply in savory and sweet categories. Eat when you drink, drink when you eat and reach out and invite someone extra to the table. You’ll feel good! Savory [...]
Posted in Appetizer, Cheese, Christmas, Cookies, Dessert, Featured, Greek, Greek Traditions, Main, Salad |
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Jan 3rd, 2012 |
By Peter Minakis
Recipe update from December 2007, I’ve switched wild boar for more widely available pork shoulder…a favourite cut of mine as it’s affordable, forgiving and versatile. I’ve lost count of how many pork dishes I’ve made using pork butt. Greeks eat alot of pork these days which wasn’t always the case. Souvlaki and Gyro are most [...]
Posted in Christmas, Featured, Greek, Greek Traditions, Greek Wine, Main, Olive Oil, Onions, Peppers, Pork, Potato, Roasting |
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Dec 29th, 2011 |
By Peter Minakis
One of the surprise hits at Christmas dinner was this baked Brie cheese i paired with cranberry sauce. Brie on its own is always welcome on a cheese plate but when baked it’s even creamier, more of its flavour comes out and it’s great when paired with something savory and something sweet. I’ve always loved [...]
Posted in Appetizer, Baking, Bread, Cheese, Christmas, Featured, Fruit, Garlic, Greek, Greek Wine, Oranges, Spices |
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Dec 24th, 2011 |
By Peter Minakis
Wishing all my readers a Merry Christmas, Καλά Χριστούγεννα for those in Greece. Thank you for coming to my blog day-in, day-out, trying the recipes, telling your friends and helping to make this blog such a success! Post Footer automatically generated by Add Post Footer Plugin for wordpress.
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Dec 22nd, 2011 |
By Peter Minakis
Traditionally, figs get stuffed with walnuts and are laid out to be served among the array of sweet and savory bites during the Christmas season, [...]
Posted in Appetizer, Christmas, Dessert, Featured, figs, Fruit, Greek, Nuts, Snacks, Spices, Sugar, Walnuts |
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Nov 25th, 2011 |
By Peter Minakis
Christmas is less than a month away and it’s time to get shopping and buy those presents for those important in your life. Much like last year, I’ve compiled a selection of gifts that would interest the Greek in your life or the philhellene. There’s something for everybody here and gift ideas that suit all [...]
Posted in Chios, Christmas, Cookbook, Diane Kochilas, Featured, Gadgets, Gifts, Giveaway, Greek Food, Mastiha, MISC, Pantry, Spices, Video |
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Dec 17th, 2010 |
By Peter Minakis
All the Christmas baking is done, I have one more recipe to show you but I figure I’d sneak in this super-easy treat that dangerous [...]
Posted in Baking, Butter, Canadiana, Chocolate, Christmas, Dairy, Dessert, Featured, Nuts, Recipes, Snacks |
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