Many Mussels, Olive Bread and a Salad
My parents come from towns in northern Greece (Macedonia) that are located in the mountains but most of my time spent in Greece is near the sea. All of my relatives in Greece are on my mom’s side of the family and the majority of them live in Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki. One of […]
Soup and Salad
The next phase of the Greek themed Thanksgiving Dinner involved soup and salad. As I’ve written before, I’m more of a soup guy when the cooler weather arrives but this is here is an autumn salad, featuring a blend of seasonal greens and a vinaigrette with a Greek ingredient that’s very ancient…Petimezi. I first saw […]
Caper Salad (Καππαροσαλάτα)
I had every intention of writing and sharing about my vacation and food experiences in chronological order but it’s my prerogative to change my mind. This is a food blog afterall…no place here for orderly behaviour! This year I visited three islands in the Cyclades. The Cyclades are the most famous of Greek islands which […]
Ranch Salad
One of Greece’s regular food shows on TV is called the Nistiko Arkoudi “Hungry Bear”. It started off as a regional show, produced by ERT3, out of Thessaloniki. For two years now, it’s shown weeknights nationally, on it’s parent station NET. I adapted the recipe for this salad on this episode. Before I go any […]
Stacked Greek Salad
Like it or not, most homes in Greece will offer many plates of appetizers, salads, dips, mains and sides at a dinner table. Even when ordering at a taverna, portion control goes out the window as the dishes are designed to be shared…family style. I don’t think I’ve heard much of “pass the peas” or […]
Cordon Bleu Schnitzel
Schnitzel stuffed with ham and cheese. Hello Cordon Bleu Schnitzel!
Kapetan Zeppo Greek Seafood Supper Club
Come aboard for a night of indulgence at the St. Lawrence Market Kitchen! Join us for a unique dining experience featuring the freshest Greek seafood prepared by the talented Chef Peter Minaki. Immerse yourself in the flavors of the Mediterranean as you enjoy a specially curated menu that will transport you to the shores of Greece. This in-person event […]
Kapetan Zeppo – Greek Seafood Supper Club
Join us on November 10th for an incredible evening where you will enjoy delicious Greek seafood in a relaxed and cozy setting. Kapetan Zeppo – Greek Seafood Supper Club Come aboard for a night of indulgence at the St. Lawrence Market Kitchen! Join us for a unique dining experience featuring the freshest Greek seafood prepared […]
Salt and Pepper Salmon
RECIPE UPDATE: This recipe was first posted June of 2007, again when the blog was newly born (about a month old). I’ve included the original photo taken with my Canon digital camera for some nostalgia. The recipe however, has remained the same and that’s a good thing. When I prepare fish, the approach is usually […]
Patatopita
Greeks and Orthodox Christians recently celebrated Easter and many observed the Lent for about 6 weeks prior to Easter. Our fast means abstaining from any meat or animal by-products. I made this for myself during Lent and I sold a few Patatopitas (Potato Phyllo Pie) to some customers. I first heard of this carb-on-carb pie […]