The Foods of Greek Easter

The most cliché image that comes to mind with Easter in Greece is that of a whole lamb on a spit, roasted to crisp perfection. It is not the only way Greeks enjoy their Pascal lamb, though. The Easter table all over the country mirrors the age-old wisdom of any rural people, that nothing should […]

Split Pea Puree with Shiitakes

Yellow split peas with shiitake mushrooms

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Saffron-Leek Pilafi Fritters

Leek and rice patties with saffron

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Octopus Risotto

Octopus Risotto

Octopus risotto is inspired by a traditional Greek recipe for pilaf with octopus.

Salt Cod Croquettes with Ouzo and Spices

Salt-Cod Croquettes with Ouzo

March 25th is one of the most important Greek holidays. It’s both Greek Independence Day and the Assumption, one of the two days during Lent when fish is allowed. The tradition is to eat salt cod, usually as fritters, and skordalia.

Lentil-Pasta Terrine with Cumin and Prunes

Lentil-Pasta Pilaf with Spices and Dried Fruit

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Deviled Eggs with Florina Peppers, Feta, and Yogurt

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Skordalia, the Greek Garlic Dip

Skordalia, the Greek garlic dip, here made with walnuts.

Skordalia, the Greek garlic dip, belongs to the grand tradition of Mediterranean garlic pastes and like them, it is almost never served alone; instead, it plays an accompanying role to fried fish and seafood or to classics like boiled beets. While there are as many methods for frying salt cod as there are cooks who […]

Salt Cod “Plaki” in a Pot

Salt Cod in light tomato sauce with spices and raisins.

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