Pitakia Kaisarias (Πιτάκια-Καισαρείας)
Nov 16th, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Earlier this year I introduced you all to the pre-cursor of Pastrami – Pastourma. It’s an air-dried beef that’s flavoured by spices and lots of [...]
Phyllo
Baklava (Μπακλαβάς)
Apr 28th, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Finally…a baklava recipe and some background and opinion on this dessert, popular all around the world. The origins of Baklava can be traced to Turkey (which is fine by me) and rather than focus on the differences between Greeks and Turks, I try and focus on the similarities between the two peoples. Relations between the [...]
Kataifi (καταϊφι)
Jan 29th, 2009 | By Peter MinakisThe sister dessert to Baklava has to be Kataifi. The more common and popular dessert is baklava but don’t let that keep you from trying out this dessert that’s easy to assemble, fabulous to look at and ever a delight to eat. Much like Baklava, Kataifi exists in the dessert repertoire of Greek, Turkish, Middle [...]
Leek and Cheese Pie – Prassopita (Πρασόπιτα)
Dec 31st, 2008 | By Peter MinakisAnother year is behind us and I would be lying if I told you it was a great year for most. With these trying economic times, we’re seeing the flipside of globalization. Local events can and are being affected by economic factors halfway around the world from where one lives. We all seem to be [...]
Chocolate Baklava (Μπακλαβάς-Σοκολάτας)
Dec 21st, 2008 | By Peter MinakisPerhaps one of the best known and popular Greek desserts is Baklava. Greeks have made & enjoyed Baklava for ages and it’s popularity is further evidenced by versions of Baklava appearing in Turkish, Middle-Eastern and Persian cuisines. Baklava is essentially made of layers of phyllo sandwiching a nut and spice mixture in the middle. A [...]
Strifti Tyropita (Cheese Boureki)
Mar 27th, 2008 | By Peter MinakisAnyone remember my Spanakopita? Today I present to you the cheese version of Greek pita. Once again, with the immense patience of my mom, I was able to pull off making this coiled, cheese pie. This coiled cheese pie is called Strifti in much of Greece and in northern Greece we call it Boureki. The [...]
Spanakopita
Feb 9th, 2008 | By Peter MinakisLadies and Gentlemen, I DID IT! I present to you today, a very special treat – a window in on the Greek kitchen, to peer in and rediscover a vanishing art in Greek cuisine. I’m of course speaking of making your own phyllo dough. I promised to only show hoe to make a “pita” and [...]
