Recap – All-Time Classics Greek Supper Club
Last Sunday, I hosted my latest Supper Club…this one with a menu filled with all-time classics and a few twists in the mix. Thank you to NT Foods for the olive oil, balsamic, Feta and many other imported ingredients from Greece. Thank you to Apostolos Gerakinis for pouring Greek wines from Celebrity Wines and United […]
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.
Pasta Shells with Sausage, Arugula, Cream Sauce
If you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal, pasta is a the answer. Specifically, this recipe contains sausage meat, some cream, baby arugula, cheese and of course the pasta.
Recap – Greek Carnival Supper Club With a Southern Twist
Last weekend I hosted a Greek Supper Club with some New Orleans ‘Mardi Gras’ twists. Many thanks to BuyGreek.shop and wines from Celebrity Wines & Spirits will be paired with the courses. MENU Appetizers: Cheese Balls with Red Pepper Jam Creamy Ouzo Shrimp with Cajun Spices Soutzoukakia (meatballs) Giaourtlou (tomato and yogurt sauce) Homemade Bread […]
Chicken Fricassée
The origin of the name is French and my version of Chicken Fricassée borrows from both cuisines.
Napa Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono Sauce
The classic Greek version of cabbage rolls (Λαχανοντολμάδες) are finished with a creamy Avgolemono sauce, which is an emulsion of beaten eggs/lemon juice that is slowly incorporated with hot stock.
Tartiflette
Tartiflette is a popular dish enjoyed after a long day of skiing.
Best Dishes of 2021
Happy New Year! The year (2021) is in the past and I am sure many of you are happy that a new year is upon us. The end of the year is a time for reflection and I recently took a look at my posts/recipes of 2021 and here are some of the dishes that […]
Recap – Kalofagas Christmas Supper ’21
The holiday season is here and last week I hosted my festive Christmas Supper Club. Thank you to all the guests who attended, my servers/sous chef and the folks at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen. Wine pairings were selected by United Stars representing two wineries from the Peloponnese. Greek ingredients, including Cretan olive oil and sparkling/still […]
Chicken Tigania with Leeks & Mushrooms
One such dish in Greek cuisine are “tiganias”…skillet dishes that involve a quite saute, add vegetables, liquid, seasoning, herbs/spices and simmer.