Sauerkraut With Sausages, Pork & Caraway
Last Sunday I completed my journey into the world of ancient Greek cuisine by present the flavours and some of the ingredients that were enjoyed at that time. Some ingredients like olives, olive oil, grapes, wine, honey, grains are still present, other ingredients like eggplant, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes are more recent additions to the […]
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 […]
THE Macaroni & Cheese
NO…not the boxed one most of us grew up with but a down home, comforting casserole of elbow macaroni tossed in a cheese sauce and baked until just golden and crisp on top. I’ve always loved macaroni and cheese and today I am going to share the my recipe, which also borrows some inspiration from […]
Meatless Moussaka
Ahhh Moussaka, a dish food historians can’t agree upon who it belongs to or food critics argue about who makes the best one. I can assure you Greeks love Moussaka and our version is usually made with alternating slices of eggplant, meat sauce and topped with a Bechamel sauce. Probably an equal amount of Greek […]
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 […]
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, […]
Lamb Shanks With Kritharaki
I made this dish last week for a dinner organized by my friends at Reel Eats. They host dinners that are inspired by food-centric movies. They picked My Greek Fat Greek Wedding and asked me to create a menu. The main course was lamb shanks with kritharaki…Giouvetsi as Greek call it but to pull off […]
Roast Chicken With Chamomile & Oregano
Have you ever had chamomile tea? Long used by Greeks (Dioscorides) used to prescribe it during Roman times and today most are familiar with it as a tea to fight colds. It’s sold in tea bags or loose at bulk stores and better tea shops and most of it can be found at an affordable […]