Halloumi Saganaki with Ouzo, Grapes
The first time I tried Halloumi cheese was back in the 80’s – my mom brought some home from a Cypriot friend who got the cheese from another Cypriot friend who made the cheese herself. It’s safe to say Halloumi cheese has gone beyond “cult status”. No longer found at Greek and middle eastern shops, […]
Trahana Soup With Tomato and Feta
As a grown up I love trahana. It nourishing, comforting, easy and quick to prepare is trahana. This ancient Greek ingredient is made by boiling cracked wheat in either milk or yogurt, then drying it in the hot sun. It’s then crumbled and stored in pillow cases for future use. It’s often made in the […]
Pan-Seared Salmon on Santorini Fava
The island of Santorini has become well known around the world. it’s white washed alleys, Cycladic architecture juxtaposed with steep cliffs and the blue Aegean sea, stunning sunsets and last but not least, the wine and food. If you were to visit the island, practically every restaurant menu contains “fava” – a dip made of […]
Greek Style Granola
Dried fruits such as figs, raisins, dates and apricots have been part of the Mediterranean diet for centuries. Drying fruit is one of the oldest forms of preservation and is still popular today. Use this recipe as a template, in that you can swap out dried fruit for the ones you like. I like granola […]
Frugal Cheese Ball
I’ve been sharing my love of Greek food (and beyond) since 2007. I’ve been privileged to be able to meet so many wonderful people. Other people fond of Greek food and many Greek chefs as well! One such friend is Dina Nikololaou – Chef, TV personality, restaurateur, caterer, consultant. She is also a friend. I […]
Roast Plums With Yogurt, Granola
Local plums are in season and they are so good when paired with brown sugar, a little sweet Mavrodaphne wine and spices. I am a big fan of star anise…cinnamon’s sexier cousin! I served these last summer at one of my Greek Supper Clubs, a warm and comforting dessert with a hint of decadence. Roast […]
Grilled Manouri Cheese
One of my favourite cheeses is Manouri. Manouri is one of the oldest whey cheeses to come from the Mediterranean region. It’s a soft cheese that’s pressed into a log shape and it holds together as you slice into it. It’s rich, it’s buttery (won’t win any friends in the lean cuisine world), it’s wonderful in savory […]
Ntomatorizo With Shrimp and Feta
Here in Toronto, noticeably shorter evenings are here, along with cooler evenings. The days are still warm and the garden still bountiful. I’ve been enjoying the tomatoes and I am trying to use them in more than just salads. Today, I will show you how to make an easy and delicious Tomato Rice (Ntomatorizo) dish. […]
Beef Lemonato
Like me, many of you are missing Greece, not being able to or willing to travel to Greece this year. I was looking through last summers photos and I was reminded of this fantastic dish I had last year while on the island of Astypalea, one of the islands in the Dodecanese. I was on […]
Crab-Stuffed Fish with Lemon Cream Sauce
I’ve always loved food/dishes where they are stuffed. The best foods are stuffed and stuffing fish with seafood is no exception. I find containers of lump crab meat and many of my local grocery stores (fish mongers should carry them) and I had some leftover crab meat (use it or lose it). Basically, the filling […]