Lemony pork stewed with collards (lahanides in Greek) is probably the most popular winter recipe on Ikaria, a Sunday and holiday treat that calls for strong wine and company. There are at least three versions of this dish. The first is with fresh pork, preferably bone-in (for more flavor). But the more traditional versions, if […]
Most people think of quince paste as a Spanish specialty, but in Greece quince in all its manifestation is very popular, especially when in season in the winter. This dish is as simple and elegant a meze or starter as you can get. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make […]
Whether it's a meatless option or just a quick healthy pasta dish you want, this easy, tangy rigatoni dish, with Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, and eggplant, is great. The mild, buttery Greek cheese, manouri, tames the robust flavor of the olives and capers. You can find many of the ingredients in this recipe online in […]
A simple stew with complex layers of flavor. Try serving with one of Greece’s red wines, such as Xynomavro or Agiorgitiko. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
The filling for a classic spanakopita, the Greek spinach pie, gets a twist here, strewn between lasagna strips and topped with béchamel. To find some of the artisanal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Chestnut skordalia is a traditiona recipe from Arcadia in the Peloponnese. The honey-roasted Brussel sprouts go beautifully with the underlying sweetness in the skordalia. This is a great dish for the Fall. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host […]
Eggplant and trahana, the Greek pebbly grain product that is one of the country’s most unique and delicious ingredients, make for a wonderful one-pot meal, filling, healthy and pleasantly tart and sweet all at once. This recipe is adapted from a Cretan Diet classic, which calls for the local version of trahana, called xinohondros on […]
Baking fish in grape leaves is a longstanding Greek tradition and sardines wrapped in soft, briny leaves are delicious. I serve this Greek classic recipe with a twist, a light tomato sauce flavored with the resinous Greek spice mastiha.
There is nothing like a Greek peach for great flavor, both fresh and…canned!
One of my favorite things to eat in the summer is raw zucchini salad. It’s so easy and so elegant. Just shave the zucchini and toss with herbs, tomatoes and a great Greek vinaigrette with excellent Greek olive oil and Greek mustard and a pinch of mastiha. To find some of the artisinal Greek products […]