Onion, Parsley and Sumac Salad
This salad is more of a garnish/accompaniment and I like serving it as part of a grilled kebab platter. Onion, Parsley and Sumac Salad 1 medium red onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp. of ground Sumac salt to taste Make your onion salad by thinly slicing it and then […]
Bananas Foster
This past February, I had the pleasure to visit New Orleans for the first time. It’s a warm, hospitable city, pretty, great music, full of interesting history. Combine all that plus it’s a culinary destination. Located near the delta of the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans was an important port where […]
Freddo Cappucino
If you’re Greek or visited Greece, you are familiar with the Cafe Frappe. You will also be familiar with a similar iced coffee beverage called the Freddo Cappucino. Many have switched from the frappe to the freddo. Myself, I like that I am drinking real coffee (espresso) instead of instant coffee, which seems to do […]
Best Pancakes Recipe
This is an updated recipe that uses the milk and white vinegar hack to make buttermilk and….buttermilk-ish pancakes. I usually don’t have buttermilk around but I make pancakes almost weekly. This recipe came to me via Instagram @theyoungnonna who shared Chef Danny Smiles (Le Bremner Chef) recipe. The recipe makes 6-7 pancakes and doubling up […]
Pan Roasted Potatoes
Pan Roasted Potatoes 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/2 lb. of small or new potatoes, halved 6 cloves of garlic, smashed 2 springs of rosemary 2/3 cup water + any extra water that might be needed sea salt and fresh ground pepper In a large non-stick skillet, add your olive oil over medium heat and […]
Grilled Corn Salad With Feta and Red Peppers
This is a great summer side dish to serve alongside grilled lamb chops, pork souvlaki or any other grilled/BBQ meat. Grilled Corn Salad With Feta and Red Peppers (serves 4-6) 4 cobs of corn, husks and silk removed 1 large red bell pepper, diced to the approx. size of the corn kernels 2-3 scallions (or […]
Brioche Burger Buns
I am BIG on burgers and like any other sandwich (yes burgers belong to the sandwich realm), you need good bread to make a great burger. These brioche buns are easy to make, taste better than anything I’ve bought at the supermarket and they will make your burgers sing like Bocelli! Brioche Buns (makes approx. […]
Corn Bread
This cornbread is one I’ve been making for years. It’s easy, versatile and you can easily substitute cheeses or other flavourings with the basic corn bread recipe. It’s easy, not too sweet, a hint of heat from the Jalapenos and the cheddar on top gives almost a crunchy texture. Good with ribs, fried chicken a […]
Baked Okra With Cod
Okra is a vegetable that I have always enjoyed. If you know how to properly prepare them, you get none of that unwanted slime that okra can have a reputation for having. Not these ones! There are plenty of ready to cook frozen okra products out there and my favourite are by Barba Stathis (from […]
Artichokes Ala Polita II
A Lenten favourite as artichokes are in season during this period. The “ala Polita” refers to the dish’s origins…Constantinople. I’ve originally posted my Mom’s version which contains a bit of tomato in it but both are similar. This version is more traditional, having the natural lemon sauce. Fresh artichokes are preferential but this dish works wonderfully […]