Salmon Souvlaki
If a Greek can affix something on a stick, they will grill it! So far we have pork, chicken, beef, lamb, shrimp, octopus (that I can recall) and now, salmon.
Lentil Salad with Smoked Mackerel
Legumes figure prominently in the Greek kitchen, we’ve cooked with them since ancient times and thank goodness we still eat them.
Seared Salmon with Avgolemono Sauce
For about a year now, I’ve had a renewed affinity for salmon. Canada produces lots of salmon (both farmed and wild-caught) and we export a lot to the rest of the world as well.
Pistachio Crusted Baked Sole
This recipe is just a template, you can choose whatever flat or white fish you like: haddock, halibut, cod, or grouper are good alternatives.
Mid-Winter Seafood Supper Club Jan16
After a month of holiday indulgence, January is all about eating lighter and that means fish and seafood. Join me on Sunday, January 16th at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen for a mid-winter 5-course seafood feast. Greek wines and spirits will be pared with the courses. Many specialty products from Greece will be furnished by BuyGreek.shop, […]
Recap – Seafood Tavernaki Supper Club
The past two weekends have been a lot of fun, cooking up some fish and seafood for my dinner guests. Thank you for making both evenings a sell out! I served some Greek classics along with some of my own twists, all paired with Greek wines and Spirits from Celebrity Wines. Many specialty products from […]
Seafood Chowder
You can use whatever seafood you have on hand but I like using a white fish (fresh cod), small shrimp and small bay scallops.
Fried Zucchini Tower With Tzatziki
I am writing this post from Montreal, an overdue getaway filled with lots of great food along the way. Estiatorio Milos, now located in Miami, Las Vegas, New York, London, Los Cabos, Athens and of course, Montreal, where the first Milos opened. Although Milos is known for it’s fresh grilled fish and seafood, they have […]
Mediterranean Tuna Tartare
For those that have been to Greece and other Mediterranean countries, you may have seen some modern takes on dishes, some international flare mixed in with local ingredients. Some of the fancier seafood tavernas are serving ceviches, crudo, cured fish dishes, even sashimi and sushi. Many of the dishes have foreign influences and techniques while […]
Pan-Seared Salmon With Greens, Tomatoes and Chives
Here’s a quick, delicious and restaurant-grade dish you can make for yourself or for your guests. In either instance, this recipe will impress. I recently learned of a French Chef named Raymond Blanc, through his cooking show called Simply Raymond Blanc. Chef runs a restaurant in an English castle and the show is set there […]