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Split Pea Puree with Shiitakes

Yellow split peas with shiitake mushrooms

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Saffron-Leek Pilafi Fritters

Leek and rice patties with saffron

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Lentil-Pasta Terrine with Cumin and Prunes

Lentil-Pasta Pilaf with Spices and Dried Fruit

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Salt Cod “Plaki” in a Pot

Salt Cod in light tomato sauce with spices and raisins.

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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

Greek Mushroom Pilaf

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.

Rigatoni with Artichokes, Kalamata Olives and Herbs

pasta with Kalamata olives and artichokes

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Stuffed Squid

Squid, calamari, stuffed with rice, pine nuts, and raisins.

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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 […]

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