Kunefe
This past summer while in Greece I also took a side trip to Istanbul (Constantinople). I had previously gone to Istanbul one other time in ’97. The first time I visited this magical city I had spent most of my time seeing the more touristy sites like Dolmabahce, Blue Mosque, Aghia Sophia, the Egyptian Spice […]
Apple Betty
I know, I know – this dessert isn’t a Greek recipe but there is a Greek connection. This recipe comes from an old friend, Byron Ayanoglu. Byron was a client of mine back in my banking days in the 90’s and although Byron is through n’ through a Montrealer, he lived in Toronto at that […]
Cheat Dolmades
Me thinks this blog is overdue for focusing on a side dish. We all make side dishes to go with our mains and in the blogging perspective, the side dish does get short shrift. The title of this dish translated into English is Rice With Grape Vine Leaves, Raisins and Pine Nuts. What I’ve done […]
Flaming Cheese Saganaki
This appetizer meze is one that you will find both in Greece and in the tavernas around the world. The glaring difference in the Cheese Saganaki served in Greece and abroad is that in Greece it will simply be pan-seared and brought to your table. Abroad (Canada, US, Australia, western Europe) you will also get […]
Greek Food Gazette 01/10/2010
Animasyros 3.0 – International Animation Festival takes place on the island of Syros until Oct.2nd The Xinomavro grape varietal will be planted in China, another Boutari venture Souvlaki truck brings Greek food to streets of Manhattan A tasting of three Greek wines, Megapanos, Skouras and Notios Olives & Omens: did Greek cuisine portend economic problems? […]
From YYZ to SKG
Those that live in Toronto or have traveled to Toronto will know that the airport code for Pearson International Airport is YYZ. Toronto’s Airport was named after Canada’s Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. Pearson was Prime Minister just prior to the Trudeau years and he also won a Nobel Peace Prize. Toronto finally has a […]
Keftedakia With a Paprika Sauce
Here’s a bookmarked recipe that I finally got around to trying this summer. Keftedes are a seasoned Greek meatball and here we have the use of the the diminutive, “keftedakia” or little meatballs. The recipe comes from Ethnos, one of Greece’s daily newspapers. It seems every paper in Greece has a section dedicated to food, […]
Shrimp and Garlic Bread
A brief post that’s a companion to the updated Chickpea Soup from Sifnos. This easy, delicious and chi-chi-frou-frou Shrimp and Garlic Bread. I’ve served this as an h’ors oeuvres and as a garnish with this soup – in both cases it was well received. The recipe is easy: raw shrimp, scallions, garlic, Feta cheese, grated […]
Greek Food Gazette 24/09/2010
Watch me cook on Greek television with my friend, chef Dina Nikolaou The 2nd annual BorOina will be held this Saturday, Sept.25th from 7-11pm in Thessaloniki’s Aristotelous Square. Sample wines from Thessaloniki, the rest of Macedonia, Epirus, Thessaly and ThraceSe Selene restaurant in Santorini continues to showcase local and Cycladic ingredients and dishes The fifth […]
Octopus Kokkinisto on a Smokey Eggplant Purée
Some know it, many don’t and I now urge you to try the combination of octopus with eggplant. Next time you’re at a Greek taverna and you’re ordering seafood – make sure you have some octopus and eggplant in the mix. Try tasting both the eggplant (say Melitzanosalata) and the eggplant both in your mouth. […]