Octopus Risotto

Octopus Risotto

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

Stuffed Squid

Squid, calamari, stuffed with rice, pine nuts, and raisins.

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Peas in a Pot with Fennel, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Mussels

  Peas–arakas in Greek–cooked with olive oil, tomatoes, and herbs are one of the great “Ladera” dishes. These are the dishes cooked in olive oil and they account for a great number of Lenten specialties. Most often they are one-pot stews. I have added a little twist to this classic, by combining the peas with […]

Red Peppers and Cuttlefish Stew

Roasted red pepper and cuttlefish stew

Spetzofai is a classic sausage and pepper stew from the Volos and Mt. Pelion region of Greece. Sometimes you can find the dish with fish. I adapted it to the needs of Lent and created a cuttlefish and roasted red pepper version of this recipe. It’s great as a main course or as a meze […]

Steamed Mussels with Mustard and Ouzo

Mussels Steamed in Ouzo

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Shrimp Saganaki with Ouzo and Feta

Shrimp, Olive Oil, Ouzo, Feta, Herbs

I can honestly say I’ve nevermet a soul who didn’t love this Greek taverna classic. It’s super easy to make at home, too. Look for the olive oil, tomatoes and herbs used to make it on my online store here.

Octopus Baked in Paper / Htapodi Yioulbasi

Octopus Baked in Paper

I first encountered this delicious, succulent octopus recipe inland in the Peloponnese, near Mantineia, one of the great wine-producing regions of Greece. Baking octopus in paper helps retain all its juices and also makes for a dramatic presentation. Try it with an aromatic Moschofilero wine from the same region.

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