Lazy Pie / Tembelopita Zagoriou
“Lazy” Pie from Zagori The notion of a savory pie isn’t limited to the Greek pies that call for phyllo pastry. Indeed, there is a whole range of savory pies that are based on a batter. They typically contain cheese. Some also call for zucchini or onions and herbs. Some call for cornmeal instead of […]
When life gives you Lemons, make a Greek recipe!
From a cook’s perspective, Greeks own the lemon! The way Italians, say, own the tomato. Lemons are without doubt one of the defining flavors of Greek cuisine and together with olive oil, oregano and garlic make for a seminal part of the quartet that can Hellenize almost any recipe. Despite the ubiquity of lemon in […]
Greek-Style Tuna Melt with Kasseri Cheese and Olives
Here’s a great, easy version of the classic American tuna melt, made with a local Greek canned tuna from the island of Alonissos, Kalamata olives, and taramosalata as the sandwich spread instead of mayonnaise. Serves 6 1 teaspoon commercial or homemade taramosalata or salmon roe spread 6 tablespoons extra-virgin Greek olive oil 1/3 cup chopped, […]
Raw Zucchini Salad w/ Mastiha Oil & Cretan Graviera Cheese
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The Foods of Greek Easter
The most cliché image that comes to mind with Easter in Greece is that of a whole lamb on a spit, roasted to crisp perfection. It is not the only way Greeks enjoy their Pascal lamb, though. The Easter table all over the country mirrors the age-old wisdom of any rural people, that nothing should […]
Split Pea Puree with Shiitakes
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Greek Skordalia, the Garlic-Potato Meze and Sauce
Skordalia, the Greek Garlic-Potato Meze Take a look at the latest video in my new series “How to…GreekFoodTv”
Lentil-Pasta Terrine with Cumin and Prunes
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Deviled Eggs with Florina Peppers, Feta, and Yogurt
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Salt Cod “Plaki” in a Pot
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Classic Greek Bean Soup / Fasolada
Beans are a New World product but bean soup. fasolada in Greek, is Greece’s national dish! Greek herbs and great Greek olive oil will make this hearty soup even more delicious. Find them both on my online store here.
Greek Mushroom Pilafi
Another simple dish that’s perfect for lent, but also for vegans and vegetarians. It’s an easy recipe to fix on a weeknight. Greece, a mountainous country, is a mushroom-lovers paradise. Many mushrooms grow in the wild, but there are also a few companies that have made a thriving business out of cultivating them.