Goat
May 15th, 2011 |
By Peter Minakis 
The relaxation, forging new friendships and sampling some delicious Greek food continues at the Sani Resort in Kassandra, Halkidiki. Last night’s dinner was held at the Ouzeri, an open air venue with the view of the Sani Beach down below. Just as the sun was setting, we were seated and waited with anticipation for a [...]
Posted in Dressing, Featured, Goat, Greek Food, Greek Thanksgiving, Greek Traditions, Greek Wine, Halkidiki, Sandwich, Sani Resort, Travel, Turkish | 9 comments
Apr 28th, 2011 |
By Peter Minakis 
During last year’s visit to Greece, I visited the largest island in Greece (and Mediterranean), located south of mainland Greece. My journey to Crete began from the opposite end of Greece, in the northernmost province of Macedonia. I left our summer home in Halkidiki and headed towards Thessaloniki (30 minutes) then took a train south [...]
Posted in Cretan, Crete, Dairy, Easter, Featured, Goat, Greek, Greek Wine, Herbs, Lamb, Lemon, Main, Olive Oil | 13 comments
Apr 12th, 2011 |
By Peter Minakis 
Many of you have visited my Recipe Round-Up for Lent and I hope that I’ve helped you find some interesting dishes to break-up the monotony of the usual Lenten fare. We’re fast approaching Greek Easter and preparations are already beginning in my household! Greek Easter is centered around lamb or goat and the whole day [...]
Posted in Dessert, Dips, Easter, Featured, Festive, Goat, Greek, Greek Food, Greek Grill, Greek Traditions, Greek Wine, Lamb, Main, Meat, Meze, Roasting | 9 comments
Dec 6th, 2009 |
By Peter Minakis 
I made this dish last Sunday and if it weren’t for the fact that I’m making Prime Rib today, I’d probably be having this entire meal again. One of the best things about Sunday dinner is that you have lots of time. There’s no real pressure, you can leisurely cook, open a bottle of wine [...]
Posted in Cheese, Goat, Greek, Greek Wine, Herbs, Honey, Main, Meat, Olive Oil, Potato, Recipes, Roasting, Sunday Dinner, Vegetables | 44 comments