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 […]
Pulling Mussels From a Shell
When Elly of Elly Says OPA! announced a food event that paired food inspired by music, I knew I’d be all over this event. The event is Eat to the Beat! This event would combine my two of my greatest loves…food and music. The premise of the food event is quite simple: make and blog […]
Bekri Mezes – Μπεκρή-μεζές
Drunkards pork aka Bekri Mezes
Okay, I’m Done With Winter
I’ve had my fill of snow. Although I was born and raised in Canada, I’ve yet to get used to our winters and I live in Toronto. The rest of the country has it worse we’re only 90 minutes from the US/Canada border. So, it’s Wednesday night and I’m bored, lots of things I could […]
Carrot Dip (Yoghurtlu Havuc)
Last year, as part of my trip to Greece, I also made a side trip to visit the enchanting city of Istanbul (Constantinople). I went to visit this great city as a Greek, as a lover of travel, culture, history and to sample the local cuisine. Much like the Greeks, Turks also enjoy sampling an […]
I Think I Love Harissa
One of the goals of my blog is to explore other cuisines, try new dishes and and always, share my experiences with you, my dedicated readers. My focus is on Greek food but you’ve seen me branch out into other Mediterranean dishes but I’ve neglected the other side of the Mediterranean – North Africa. There’s […]
OPA!
Ever see this flaming dish at a Greek taverna? Ever hear the Greek waiter shout OPA? This next dish is inspired by the many Greek restaurants, eateries and tavernas that serve up this style of fried cheese to a clientele that never ceases to tire of this ritual. Whoever said presentation never mattered to a […]
Deep-Fried Mussels (Μυδια-τηγανιτα)
One of the most enjoyable items of seafood out there are mussels. They taste of the sea, they are affordable, available fresh or frozen in many places and they are so versatile. Greeks love mussels in a Saganaki, a soup, seafood pizza or in this case, deep-fried. The second largest city in Greece is Thessaloniki […]