Kotopoulo me Kythonia – Chicken Braised with Quince

Kotopoulo me Kythonia

  This Greek recipe is one of the great one-pot dishes of the Eastern Mediterranean, and a classic on the island of Chios, the cooking of which was inspired and influenced by the aromatic dishes of the Greeks of Asia Minor, present-day Turkey, almost a stone’s throw from this island’s shores. In Greek cooking, quince […]

Handmade Makaronia Spartou – Greek Pasta

Handmade Makaronia Spartou

  There is a surprising variety of regional fresh and dried pasta made throughout Greece, with specific shapes and techniques associated with specific places. This Greek recipe for pasta hails from the Greek island of Chios and is called Spartou, after the name for reed in Greek. It is also sometimes herisia, for handmade. This […]

Mavromatika Salata – Black Eyed Pea Salad, Mastiha Vinaigrette

  Black-eyed peas are a staple in the Greek kitchen and in the cooking of the North Eastern Aegean islands, they have a special place. They are one of the most prized legumes in local Greek recipes for stews, typically combined with greens and tomatoes to make luscious, filling totally vegan or vegetarian dishes. This […]

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