Bougatsa With Kima (Meat)
My family traditionally makes a Meat Pie (Kreatopita) in a rectangular or round baking tray (tapsi) but in Greece many will also have a Bougatsa with kima (meat) from their neighborhood Bougatsa shop. As I related in my previous post, Bougatsa is phyllo pie that can contain a sweet custard, savory cheese or meat filling […]
Bow-Tie Pasta With Cauliflower, Olives & Graviera Cheese
I am delighted that my recent recipe for Cauliflower Stifado was very well received and many readers tried out the dish and loved it! I am back today with another cauliflower dish, this time it’s tossed with pasta, green and black olives, capers with a pinch of heat and lots of shaved Greek Graviera cheese. […]
Cauliflower Stifado With Kale & Kalamata Olives
You’ve indulged in rich foods over the holidays, perhaps some decadence in the diet? I have too! Now that we’re into January it’s time to look to the vast, delicious and healthy vegetarian Greek dishes that we call Ladera or “oiled”. The cornerstone of Greek cookery is seasonal ingredients, quality olive oil and prepared in […]
Pork & Mushroom Tigania With Katsamaki
The winter time in Greece is all about gathering with friends at someone’s home or at a taverna. Bonus points if the taverna has a fireplace…maybe in the center of the room or tucked in one corner. You’re really lucky if you get a table near the fireplace! My of my favourite wintertime Greek dishes […]
Juicy Chicken Gioulbasi in Parchment
Another Gioulbasi recipe, Greek man? Why….yes! This recipe comes from a rare, out of print book (only in Greek) that focuses on Rebetika mezedes/small bites and dishes. I love this book and you’ll be seeing more dishes from this fine little book. Again, Gioulbasi is most commonly known as a leg of lamb dish that’s […]
Artichoke Soup With Greek Yogurt
Another favourite vegetable of mine are artichokes. Ancient, Mediterranean, healthy and delicious. Although they can be a pain to clean (remove leaves), it’s more of a tedious task rather than a difficult one. Regardless, I found a few parcels of artichokes at the market and used them to make a soup for this past Tuesday’s […]
Olive Oil Poached Cod With Spanakorizo
I love fish and seafood and when I am in Greece I probably eat it in some form every day. Despite living in Canada where we have a very good supply of fish and seafood, there’s a lack in Mediterranean seafood and that’s okay. Eat local, right? This past summer I did a cooking gig […]
Rigatoni With Mushrooms & Cheese
I’ve always loved mushrooms (ever since I was a kid) and besides them being healthy for you (great boost to your immune system), they are also versatile. Mushrooms are a great side dish, they add great flavour to stocks and sauces, you can add them to an omelet, make a soup, fry them, grill them, […]
Arugula Salad With Creamy Greek Yogurt & Fig Dressing
I am delighted to share recipes that highlight Greek ingredients. This creamy salad is brought to you by one of Greece’s most popular exports – Greek yogurt. This salad is creamy without resorting to mayonnaise, there’s reconstituted dry figs, lemon zest, fresh thyme and another best- Greek olive oil. If that ingredient list didn’t convince […]
Fabulous Baguettes
I’ve been making baguettes for a couple of years now but the consistency hasn’t been there…until now. Making your own bread IS therapeutic, almost magical as a I am still amazed that a gloop of wet dough can be transformed into something that smells wonderful, looks fab and tastes great. The measure of any good […]