Pistachio Rack of Lamb With Xinomavro Jus
Today, I’m sharing another recipe with one of my favourite meats – lamb. I like lamb in all its forms – stewed, grilled, roasted or braised. I like ground lamb for burgers, leg of lamb in the oven or shanks that get braised or Easter time…it’s whole lamb on the spit! Grilled lamb chops are […]
Wasabi Mussels Saganaki
If you’ve visited Thessaloniki and the nearby Halkidiki, you likely will have enjoyed mussels saganaki. This dish is a specialty of the region where mussels are served in two-handles vessel, a wonderful appetizer on all seafood tavernas in the area. The most common versions are a tomato based mussels saganaki with a touch of got […]
Argiro’s Strawberry Liqueur
This past summer while in Greece, I had the pleasure of passing through Athens on a couple of occasions. Athens got hit hard during the economic crisis but it was nice to see that people are in better spirits and some life is returning to the center of the city. I love Athens’ nightlife, it’s […]
Lobster Pastitsio
One of the most well-know Greek classics , be it Greek or not has to be Pastitsio. This pasta dish is often called a Greek lasagna with its alternate layers of meat sauce and pasta and topped with Bechamel sauce. There have been a few creative takes on Pastistio, all good and I like and […]
Roast Potatoes With Tomatoes & Smoked Paprika
This roast potatoes went over well this summer in Greece. Although I love fries, you can’t have them every day and why get stuck in a food rut making the same thing over and over. Step in roast potatoes but with summer’s ripe tomatoes and a touch of smoked paprika to give the potatoes a […]
Zesty Spaghetti With Shrimp & Scallions
There’s something about shrimp, tomatoes and peppers – especially when there’s some heat applied into the mix. Up here in northern Greece (I am here at the time of writing this) we have Boukovo, which is how we call chilli flakes in northern Greece. Red peppers are dried in warm, breezy late summer breeze and […]
Summer Octopus With Linguine
Here I am in Greece, having a wonderful time with family and friends…enjoying meals together in the city, in the mountains or by the sea. I created this dish while still in Canada, anticipating my vacation in Greece. You could say I was inspired, anxious…a little impatient. One of the best ways to transport yourself […]
Stuffed Zucchini (Kolokithakia Gemista) With Avgolemeno Sauce
When I travel to Greece each summer, my parents are already there as they are both retired and they do like to plant and tend to a vegetable garden. One of the vegetables they plant are zucchini (or courgettes) and in Greece, they usual kind are the light green skinned ones they are called marrow […]
Grilled Butterflied Whiting With Lemon & Oregano
Time and time again while visiting Greece, I love visiting the markets with all the fresh fruits and vegetables, listening to the butchers tout their meats and inspecting the catch of the day at the fish and seafood shops. Unlike in North America where the norm is to view and purchase filleted fish, here in […]
Gemista – Stuffed Tomatoes With Rice & Herbs
One of the observations I often hear about Greek cuisine is that the food tastes so much better than over here in North America, and often many wonder “why?” Greek cuisine shines when ingredients are used that are in season, and when it’s the middle of summer, that means tomatoes! Greeks love stuffing vegetables and […]