Grilled Smoky Mussels
Tomorrow is Father’s Day and I would like to salute all the Fathers and Grandfathers out there who put food on the table, offer inspiration to young boys and men, the comfort and security to daughters and grand-daughters, regale us with tall tales, wisdom and humour. Chances are the man in the house will want […]
Almond Stuffed Shrimp With Crunchy Green Beans
It’s meze time! Appetizers! Backyard entertaining, offering an array of dishes through the evening with family, friends or both! With some prep, a little organization – one can serve an array of mezedes (appetizers) through the evening.I made this dish a couple of weeks ago, inspired by another shrimp dish I made with shrimp and […]
Perek or Fillota (Περέκ ή Φυλλωτά)
Today, the World Cup of Soccer begins with the host nation being South Africa. Canada’s team did not qualify but Greece’s team did. Soccer (Football) is by far the world’s most popular sport and people will be watching the tournament for the next month. Some will be following the favoured teams (like Brazil), others will […]
Grilled Asparagus With Roasted Peppers & Feta
Post update from July of 2009. The recipe that’s not really a recipe, more the idea of pairing grilled asparagus with roasted peppers and Feta cheese. I’ve updated the photos and I think they sell this meze all on their own. There really isn’t a recipe here, more of a recommendation to try this combo […]
Mantza (Μάντζα)
This dish is for you folks that like it hot, some heat in a dish. Everyone in my family enjoys hot peppers in a dish but no one as much as a my dad. We’re talking about a man from the Prefecture of Florina, located in the northwestern province of Macedonia. My mom is from […]
Zesty Prawns With Halloumi
I really enjoyed this dish as a starter. It fills the eyes, it looks exotic and there’s a lot of colour and flavour going on here. The star of the plate has to be all-Canadian BC (British Columbia) spot prawns. These prawns are in season from May and they can appear in markets for up […]
Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini Salad With Feta & Mint
Toronto had a very mild winter (the mildest I can remember) and Spring has arrived early. Snow melted by the second week of March, trees and flowers bloomed early and the lilacs brief two weeks of aromatic bloom is but a memory. I write this post in shorts, T-shirt and itching to flick-on the air […]
Crawfish (καραβίδες του γλυκού νερού)
This dish was made with the intent on transporting my parents back to their towns in located in the northern Greek prefecture of Florina. Florina is located about 2 hours northwest of Thessaloniki. It’s at the top end of Greece and it’s motto is “Where Greece Begins”. This region is mountainous with stretches of elevated […]
Souvlaki (Σουβλάκι)
This is a recipe update from July 2008. Souvlaki is probably the best known as most popular Greek offering. It is made and enjiyed by Greeks in their home and it appears on practically every Greek restaurant and taverna’s menu. Here, I present to you the pork souvlaki. For best results, marinade the pork the […]
Grilled Halloumi and Orange Salad
Today is Mother’s Day and I would like to extend my best wishes to my mother, all mothers, grandmothers and mom’s to be. You rock, you make the world go round and I send this dish out to you. My love affair with Halloumi cheese continues. This slightly briny, semi-firm sheep’s milk cheese hails from […]