Giant Bean Skordalia with Crunchy, Spicy Nuts
Giant beans, which are similar to butter beans, are usually made into luscious baked and braised dishes. But sometimes, giant beans are used to make skordalia, the garlic and starch puree that is a classic Greek meze and spread. I took the idea of a giant bean skordalia and the practice of sometimes mashing the […]
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.
Spicy Chick Peas
East meets West in this spicy Anatolian-flavored chick-pea stew.
Stuffed Summer Vegetables – Gemista
Stuffed tomatoes and peppers are one of the great seasonal treats of a Greek summer: filling, robust, and suitable for vegans, vegetarians, carnivores and others! You can also serve them either hot, cold, or at room temperature.
Octopus Risotto
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.
Mt. Pelion Tahini-Walnut Skordalia
Skordalia, the classic Greek garlic dip that goes perfectly with fried fish, boiled beets and greens and much more, comes in many regional variations. This unusual take, from the mainland area of Mt. Pelion, calls for tahini.
Macedonian Walnut Skordalia
Skordalia, one of the classic Greek dips, comes in many regional variations. This one, with walnuts as the base, is made both in Macedonia and in parts of the Peloponnese.
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.
Farmed Sea Bass
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Split Pea Puree with Shiitakes
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Octopus Risotto
Octopus risotto is inspired by a traditional Greek recipe for pilaf with octopus.