Rigatoni with Artichokes, Kalamata Olives and Herbs
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Category: Lent / Fasting
Lent / Fasting Recipes
Stuffed Squid
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Octopus with Short Pasta / Htapothaki me Kofto Makaronaki
A Greek classic, braised octopus with short pasta.
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
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
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Spicy Cabbage and Rice Pilaf / Lahanorizo Thrakiotiko
Try this spiced cabbage pilaf from N. Greece for your Thanksgiving table. Great for vegans and vegetarians, even as a main course!
Yellow Split Pea Purée (Fava)
Fava, this simple puree of yellow split peas made velvety with a copious amount of great Greek olive oil, and tangy with a spritz of lemon, is one of the great meze dishes of Greek cuisine. It’s also one of the most versatile, since you can marry fava with almost anything. To find the […]