Honey-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chestnut Skordalia

Honey-charred brussel sprouts and skordalia made with pureed chestnuts.

  Chestnut skordalia is a traditiona recipe from Arcadia in the Peloponnese. The honey-roasted Brussel sprouts go beautifully with the underlying sweetness in the skordalia. This is a great dish for the Fall. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a […]

Pork Medallions Baked in Paper, with Mustard, Malvazy & Orange

pork medallions baked in paper

  This easy, dramatic dish with pork medallions is a sophisticated version of the classic Greek dish “exohiko,” or baked in paper. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

Octopus Cooked with Fennel, Orange and Green Olives

Braised octopus with caramelized leeks, oranges, mixed olives

4 servings as a main course   1 large red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped ½ cup/120 ml olive oil, or slightly more if desired 1 medium-size octopus (2-2 ½ pounds/1 -1.35 kilos) ½ cup ouzo 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes, or 1 can Greek whole Santorini tomatoes in their juices ½ cup fresh […]

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