Pan Seared Fish in Tomato Caper Olive Sauce
Here’s a quick, delicious fish meal that will give you that Greek taverna feel and…it can be made on a weeknight too!
How to Make Pita Bread
Original post appeared Nov. 11, 2009 One of the most well-known foods in Greek cuisine is pita bread. It’s used to scoop-up dips that are usually included in the mix of mezedes (Greek appetizers). We wrap souvlaki in them, we wrap gyro in them, we use pita bread to scoop Taramosalata, Melitzanosalata, Tzatziki, Red Pepper […]
How to Prepare and Grill Whole Fish
Those who have followed by writings, recipes and travels from Greece will know that I love eating whole fish and that if you were to visit Greece and order fish at a taverna, it will likely arrive whole…tail, head, eyes, etc. Greeks will to their local fish monger in search of the best fish – […]
Lemon Kritharaki with Lobster
For a year now, I’ve had more time on my hands to pay attention to the things I’ve let slip by. One of those things has been to share recipes on this site as I used to before I got busy with Greek Supper Clubs, catering and cooking classes. Today’s recipe is from a dish […]
Revani Syrup Cake
For those contemplating visiting Greece this summer, I encourage you to also travel north to Greece’s second largest city Thessaloniki. After you’re done seeing the sites, smelling and ultimately tasting the food then you should consider a day trip just one hour south to the city of Veria. Veria is reachable by train, bus and […]
Banana Bread
Old time mama recipe here…taken out her hand written recipe book. You know it has to be good! This is a straight-forward recipe, comes together in the time it takes your oven to pre-heat. If you’re a novice baker, these types of recipes are the ones you try out as there is no yeast and […]
Fried Chicken Sandwiches With Ranch Dressing
I love fried chicken (a few recipes already on this site) and currently, fried chicken sandwiches are a “thing”. Many opinions on which fast food chain serves up the best chicken sandwich. Some are really good, many are okay and some are just “meh” and don’t live up to the hype. While I may not […]
Easy Apple Tart
My mother has iPad, a great way for retirees to keep busy, read some news, keep in touch with friends and relatives and share info – like recipes. She sent me a recipe from Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa), the inspiration for this Apple Tart. I’ve even made it easier, using store-bought puff pastry as the […]
Creamy Potato Salad with Salmon and Shrimp
I have a TV package that allows me to watch programming from all over the world. I sometimes go to British TV and I’ve been enjoying some cooking shows from Merry Berry. North Americans may know her from the Great British Baking Show, She recently shared this Potato Salad dish with Salmon and Shrimp and […]
Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake
This weekend, Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving…we can’t wait until November like our American friends. Our Thanksgiving centers around the harvest, being thankful for what we have. Despite the difficulties of 2020, we have plenty to be thankful for. I present to these cheesecake inspired by an Epicurious recipe and I’ve put my my touch to it. […]