Cranberry Bean Stew with Cumin, Grape Molasses, and Whole Onions
This dish, called handres stifado, is from the island of Lefkada. Stifado refers to specific stews in Greece, which are studded with sweet, small whole caramelized onions—stifado onions. For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce from Ikaria
A made-for-summer too-lazy-too-cook kind of spaghetti! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.
Celery Soup Velouté with Ouzo and Greek Yogurt
This easy soup calls for traditional Greek dark, thin-stalked celery, which is very much like Chinese celery. You can use regular American celery, too.
Vasilopita: Lucky Greek New Year Bread
This Vasilopita bread recipe, a lot like brioche, is the classic good luck bread in Greece.
Greek Thanksgiving! Grape Leaves Stuffed with Pumpkin, Rice and Herbs
Here is a regional variation on a Greek classic. This recipe comes from the Aegean islands and is a wonderful addition to holiday and Sunday tables.
Smoked Beet & Whole Wheat Pasta, Walnuts, Sage, Whipped Feta
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Warm Zucchini Salad with Roasted Citrus and Basil
This is a perfect example of gourmet on the cheap, at home! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.
Greek Mom’s Main Course Fish Soup
Easy, no-fuss fish soup that is filled with healthy vegetables, too!
Taro Root Salad from Ikaria
Taro root, called kolokasi in Greek, is a staplefood on the island of Ikaria and cooked in ways similar to potatoes.
Octopus Juice Risotto, Braised Octopus, Broiled Leeks
The liquid let off from cooking octopus is intensely flavored and contains lots of natural gelatin, so makes this risotto extra creamy. This is a restaurant-inspired recipe for the home cook in all of us. For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Walnut-Mint-Raisin Bulgur, Honey-Glazed Carrots, Beet Green Tzatziki
Walnuts, honey, bulgur, chicken all together in a delicious, healthy, easy dish. For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.
Pastitsio Ravioli with Light Bechamel
Wow! This is totally extravagant. the kind of dinner party food that takes a bit of effort to make and even more to clean up after! But it’s worth it. I had some leftover pasta dough — don’t ask! I had made my son a burger for lunch. I took the remaining ground meat and […]