Great Lent
This is the final week of fasting before Easter Sunday. Greeks will vary in the manner in which they conduct their fast but it’s safe to say the majority will eat meatless and dairy-free until after midnight when we arrive back home to eat a waiting bowl of Magheritsa. For those not in the know, […]
Halloumi, Grilled to Perfection
This evening was glorious. It was the first day this year where one wakes up to warm sun, birds chirping and the sun shining with nary a cloud in the sky. I already knew this would mean BBQ time, eat dinner “al fresco” time and relax time. It was a busy week but also very […]
Calmars à L’Armoricaine
Today we’re going to travel to France’s northern coast, Brittany. I know this thread is going to attract some pimpled geek that’s looking for one of Brittney Spears’ home movies. (Note to said pimpled-geek…move on, there’s only food porn here). This rugged peninsula (Brittany) faces the English Channel to it’s North and the Atlantic to […]
At a Loss For Words
Many of you are like me and you have a blog. You peruse the food landscape on the internet, looking for a food idea, a new inspiration or paying a visit to a friend’s blog to see what’s new and exciting. Sometimes we hit gold with a winning dish and other times what you think […]
Step Aside Coconut Shrimp
There’s a new kid in town, he’s Almond-Crusted Shrimp. I’ll still adore and eat coconut shrimp but this appetizer is closer to home. The crust is of almonds. There are lots of almonds in Greece. I’m Greek-Canadian, the dish screams Greek, the recipe source is from Canada, I’m born in Canada and… my blog is […]
Octopus Krassato (Χταποδι κρασατο)
In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve changed the name of my blog a bit. I’m still the Kalofagas (Greek gourmet) and I’ll still be sharing dishes I adore and and enjoy. The White Rice Couple recently made my Dolmades (with great success) and they introduced my blog as “Greek food & beyond”. I liked that. […]
Gigantes Bruschetta
Today is the last day of my mini-fast for Great Lent. Tonight, I’m going to go back to eating regular meals which means yay…meat and cheese & such! I will however still post some more Lent-friendly dishes through the next month or so. Holy Week is still coming up and alot of Greeks will be […]
Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce and the Akward Title
Is it really possible to include shrimp and cocktail in the same sentence? I couldn’t resist! LOL As I’ve said in my last blog entry, I’ll be fasting until tomorrow, then eating modestly up to Holy Week and then fasting up to Greek Easter. Shellfish are perfectly fine for my fasting tastes. Who doesn’t like […]
Savory Halva Cake With Warm Mushroom Salad
I’m quite excited to have twisted an ingredient that’s usually seen as a Greek dessert and I’ve made it into something tasty, savory and new. Semolina flour is used to make Halva and you may also find Halva being used in Turkish desserts and even further east in India. Let’s examine what Semolina is. Semolina […]
Grilled Halloumi Salad
A little while back I introduced the “squeeky cheese” called Halloumi. I call it the squeaky cheese because that’s the noise it makes when you chew it…it squeaks! Halloumi is a firm, slightly briny cheese that’s enjoyed immensely in Cyprus and the middle east. Here, I’m showing you a grilled Halloumi. This cheese is great […]