Pumpkin Fritters
Jan 24th, 2010 | By Peter Minakis
A friend of the family’s gave us the big, honkin’ pumpkin last year and the first thing to go were the pumpkin seeds. Salted and [...]
Snacks
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 [...]
Ricardo’s Spiced Pear Cake
Nov 6th, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
Up here in Canada, we have our own franchise of The Food Network…are you ready for the name? Food Network Canada. Us Canadians get to [...]
Lunch at the New Acropolis Museum
Nov 2nd, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
One of the highlights of my trip to Greece this past summer was my visit to the New Acropolis Museum in Athens. The word “acropolis” [...]
Pumpkin Bread
Oct 31st, 2009 | By Peter Minakis
It’s October 31st, Halloween and I’m excited about attending a party this evening. It’s one of the few occasions that adults can let loose and [...]
A Simple Greek Sandwich
Jan 23rd, 2009 | By Peter MinakisRoast some red peppers. Place in a paper bag to sweat for 30 minutes or so and peel the charred skins off. Season with sea [...]
Diples (Δίπλες)
Dec 16th, 2008 | By Peter MinakisMy family comes from the northernmost province of Greece, Macedonia but today’s recipe is from the opposite end of mainland Greece, Laconia. Although Diples are [...]
Keftedes With Pligouri, Fresh Herbs and a Lemon Verbena Yogurt Sauce
Sep 30th, 2008 | By Peter MinakisEach time I visit Greece (count 20 times), I come back to Canada just a little more Greek, a little less “Canadian”. Don’t get me [...]
Loukoumades
Jul 17th, 2008 | By Peter MinakisWhat’s a birthday party without some dessert? One of Greece’s best known sweets/ desserts/snacks/street foods has to be Loukoumades. I knew that offering these sweet [...]
Cretan Dakos
Jun 20th, 2008 | By Peter MinakisGreece is a small country geographically. It’s northernmost borders abut Albania, FYROM, Bulgaria and Turkey and the rest of the country is surrounded by sea. [...]
