Tag: Lenten recipes

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 mussels. […]

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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Naxos Sweet Chard Pie/ Sefoukloti

In the Cyclades, sweet greens filo pies are a regional specialty.

Filo pies filled with greens and sweetened with honey are found in the Cyclades and other Aegean islands. They are among the most unique Greek recipes.

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