Corfu Bourtheto with Perch
A delicious recipe from Corfu: Greek “Bourtheto” with Perch!
Category: Region
Naoussa Style Braised Pork and Leeks
This is a northern-Greek-pan dish, one of the all time classics and favorites on the Sunday and festive table. In Naoussa, the addition of tomatoes to the dish distinguishes it from other versions around the region. Locals say the best cut for this is pork collar.
Sausage-Pepper Stew from Pelion / Spetsofai
Sausage and pepper dishes are found all over the world. Spetsofai is the Greek version, a regional specialty from Pelion and Volos in Central Greece. You can use store-bought Florina peppers in brine for this dish. They are available in good supermarkets and Greek shops around the country.
Pork Roulade with Naxos Graviera and Nuts
Adapted from my book, The Country Cooking of Greece (Chronicle, 2012). This is a really special recipe, so elegant but also easy to prepare. If you can’t find authentic Naxos graviera, you can use a good pecorino.
Traditional Pies from Ikaria (Pitarakia)
These traditional pies, so called “poor”, are in fact full of flavor and exceptionally healthy. They are one of the most popular, traditional foods of Ikaria.
Sautéed Greens with Onions and Tomatoes (Tsigareli)
A simple winter recipe with sautéed wild greens from Corfu. The secret is in the olive oil. Go for the best Greek olive oils, which you can find on my online store here.
Snails in the Skillet with Olive Oil, Vinegar and Rosemary (Hohlioi Boubouristoi)
This is probably the best known snail dish in Crete and a meze par excellence for either wine or tsikouthia (fire water). It is also the only recipe that does not call for blanching the snails before cooking them. There are two stories regarding the provenance of the name: according to some Cretan cooks, it […]
Spicy Cabbage and Rice Pilaf
This Greek recipe is a great vegan or vegetarian main course, originally from the northern Greek province of Thrace, where the food is a little spicier than it is elsewhere in Greece. You can also serve this Greek rice recipe as a side dish for grilled meat, chicken, and game. It’s great with duck and […]
Fish Baked with Okra
Fish baked with okra is a delicious summer dish from Crete.
Cretan Mashed Broad Bean Skordalia
Here’s a great version of the classic Greek garlic dip, skordalia, from Crete, where it is made with broad beans.