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 […]
Cypriot Inspired Meatballs
The Cypriots are known for their Seftelia, which are seasoned pork crepinettes wrapped in lamb caul fat. They are slow cooked over glowing embers. The fat in caul fat melts, keeps the ground pork moist and the combo of pork and lamb is to die for! Not everyone can find caul fat so this easy […]
Tiganopsomo
Last summer while in Greece, I took my mom and my aunt for a day trip to the islands of Aegina and Agistri, both about 90 minutes away from Athens with the ferry boat. After a long day of swimming, long lunch, more swimming…we went back to the taverna where we ate lunch and had […]
Charred Zucchini Dip
One of my favourite Greek appetizers is Melitzanosalata – a smoked eggplant dip that really shines in the summer with local, sweet eggplant from the garden. Another vegetable that’s abundant in the summer is zucchini, the star of today’s dish. I am using inspiration from Melitzanosalata and instead of eggplant we’re using zucchini. Got a […]
Halloumi Fries
Here’s an easy, playful and delicious dish using one of my favourite cheeses, Halloumi. Authentic Halloumi comes from the island of Cyprus (although you may find some domestic brands). It’s a hearty cheese that stands up well to heat: can be grilled, pan-fried and in this case, deep-fried. Halloumi tastes amazing and it’s also a […]
Baked Ouzo Shrimp
I love shrimp, they are affordable, sustainable, plenty, easy to prepare and cook and most importantly, they are delicious! Sometimes I butterfly them like this instance so that they can absorb all the flavours of this Ouzo-forward sauce. Although this dish is baked, you could adapt by placing in aluminum pan and baking in your […]
Stovetop Rice
How to make a batch of stove top rice.
15 Canada Day Menu Ideas
Canada Day is celebrated on July 1st, when we went from British North America to the Confederation of Canada. We’re a young country, celebrating 153 years. Below I have some ideas to entertain family and friends. Happy Birthday Canada! 15. The grill is on so you may as well make a smoky Melitzanosalata. 14. […]
Seared Scallops With Grilled Corn Salad
I love scallops. Besides the fact that they are delicious, they are a sustainable seafood source, pretty widely available, modern freezing technology ensures you get a “frozen fresh” product. The down side? They can be pricey. This can be a splurge but it is so worth it! Scallops can be fried, broiled, grilled, steamed but […]
Watermelon Wedges With Feta and Mint
Greeks eat Watermelon and Feta. As a kid this was weird for me but as I grew old and my palate expanding, this combo became “genius” in my mind. Last year I hosted an “all Feta” Greek Supper Club and one of offerings was a watermelon wedge (served like a pizza slice) with crumbled Feta […]