Fava Santorini
Fava in the Greek food sense has nothing to do with fava beans. Rather, it’s a dip made from yellow split peas. Making fava is easy -a ll one has to do is simmer the fava until the liquid has been absorbed and then give it whiz in the processor with your favourite flavourings. […]
Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Shrimp and Feta
One of the better “convenience products” now available in supermarkets are these packages of vacuum packed gnocchi. In other words, they are shelf-stable until you open the package. A great new pantry item to add to your list. Of course, making these potato dumplings yourself would be better but this sheet pan gnocchi recipe is […]
Shoestring Zucchini Fries
I’ve always loved zucchini chips. Thinly cut with a mandoline and fried until crisp. Served topped with lots of grated Kefalotyri cheese or with a side of tzatziki for dipping. A few years ago, I was having lunch with winemaker Vasillis Papagiannakos at a seaside taverna in Porto Rafti (near Athens airport) and an order […]
Classic Greek Pork Chops
The first time I went to Greece I was 7 years old. It was a culture shock as Greece’s ingredients were still very local. I recall being with relatives at a taverna and an uncle ordered a brizola…I thought it was a steak. It was in fact a juicy grilled pork chop. I told my […]
Baked Potato
For potato lovers: we love them fried, mashed, roasted, griddled and last but not least, baked. A classic side you find at a steak house, it’s an easy dish to prepare. You can use any potato you like but the Russet will give you best results. I like my baked potato served with a big […]
Sole Meuniere
This was the dish that made Julia Child fall in love with French cuisine. It’s a very easy dish but you still want to watch over your fish as they cook because they cook quickly. I am adding some corn meal in my flour mix for a crispy texture and the Greek in me is […]
Baked Crab Legs
Among seafood lovers, one of the great debates is which is better/tastier? Lobster or crab? I love both but crab edges out, especially if I am giving a platter of crab legs. One can find crab legs at your local fish shop and some supermarkets. Much of the product is flash-frozen but it’s high quality. […]
Seared Scallops With Cretan Pilaf
One of the simple pleasures of Greek cuisine is a dish called “gamopilafo” aka wedding rice. It comes from Crete and traditionally served at weddings. Nowadays, many tavernas in Crete have it on their menus. Goat, lamb or rooster are boiled until tender and to give you a richly flavoured stock for cooking your rice. […]
Pizza on Your Grill
Hot summer days and nights are here it’s quite common to eat lighter dishes and avoid recipes that involve the using the oven. Lots of people use their outdoor grills and now I have another use for your grill – make pizza! You’re going to need a couple of bricks to place the pizza pan […]
Hand Smashed Potatoes
I love fried food and the king of fried food are French Fries. Some are intimidated, some are lazy, some don’t like frying in their home, some avoid it. Many love it. This is for those who love crispy fries, each and every time. This method is a 2-parter: boil the potatoes in salted water […]