Category: Main Ingredient

Saltcod Brandade from Santorini

Try something new for March 25th, the day Greeks eat saltcod. This traditional dish from Santorini is one of the most unusual regional recipes for saltcod.

Potatoes au Gratin with Greek Cheeses

Potatoes au gratin with Greek cheese are a great idea for the Greek pre-Lenten feast called Cheese Sunday, but for any occasion too.

Lazy Pie / Tembelopita Zagoriou

“Lazy” Pie from Zagori The notion of a savory pie isn’t limited to the Greek pies that call for phyllo pastry. Indeed, there is a whole range of savory pies that are based on a batter. They typically contain cheese. Some also call for zucchini or onions and herbs. Some call for cornmeal instead of […]

Macedonian Style Braised Chicken with Noodles (Kotopoulo me Petoura)

Chicken stews are part of the regional cooking all over Greece. What sets this dish apart is the local pasta it is served with, called petoura, a local pasta from Grevena, in Macedonia. Until a few years ago, petoura, which are either anomalously shaped or wide, slightly curled, relatively short, ribbon-like pieces, were made only […]

Cretan Bean Soup with Orange Zest / Haniotiki Fasolada

There is nothing quite as comforting as Greek fasolada, one of the best-known, if humble, recipes that comes in many regional variations. To find the authentic Greek olive oil that gives this dish its velvety, sating texture, go to my online store here.

Calamari stuffed with Rice and Pine Nuts

Calamari stuffed with rice is considered an aphrodisiac in the Greek kitchen!

Chicken Pie with Raisins and Onions

Savory chicken filo pies are a common dish on mainland Greece. This recipe comes from Thessaly.

Sautéed Chicken with Herbs and Olives

Who doesn’t love an easy chicken recipe? Here’s one of my favorites. Check out the Greek herbs olive oil by going to my online store here.

Creamy Lemon-Caper Greek Yogurt Sauce

Great with grilled meats, chicken and fish.

Pot-Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Mastiha Liqueur

Lemon chicken? Arguably one of the world’s most popular recipes. With a Greek twist and the surprising, exotic flavor of mastiha added to this, a commoner steps up royally! Check out my online store here to find the olive oil and herbs used in this dish.