A specialthy of the coastal city of Kalamata. This dish consists of the rather unusual combination of cod and raisins and is a specialty of the Greek coastal city of Kalamata in the Southern Peloponnese. This dish is quite easy to make and is an excellent mid-week, comfort meal. Ingredients: 1/2 kg of cod (salted, […]

In Greek: μπακαλιάρος ποσέ, say: bah-kahl-YAH-rohs poh-ZEH A native New Zealander, Maria Verivaki lives in Chania, Crete and is an accomplished traditional Greek cook.The tangy sauce is fabulous. Ingredients: 2/3 pounds of desalinated salt cod, cut in 4 pieces 1/4 cup of olive oil 1/4 cup of water 2 medium leeks (white part only), finely […]

Bakaliaros (bah-kahl-YAH-ros) is cod that has been preserved in salt. It’s sold in large pieces that need to be soaked for at least 12 hours prior to cooking so that the excess salt can be eliminated. A traditional dish for Palm Sunday, this tasty fish can be batter-fried or baked and is delicious with a tangy […]

Now, when you entertain people to a Greek meal, you can impress them with your knowledge of Greek! The letters in bold italics show where the accent should go when you pronounce it. almond – ameegdalo (soft d) aniseed – anitho apple – meelo apricot – vereekoko artichoke – aggeenara (hard g) asparagus – sparangee (hard […]

Salt Cod Cooked with Tomatoes, Onions, and Raisins  Salt Cod Stewed with Garden Vegetables  Salt Cod with Vegetables and Greens  Fried Salt Cod – Bakaliaros Tiganitos Poached Salt Cod with Leeks in a Lemon Sauce Codfish Pie from Ithaca Cod with Raisins – Bakaliaros me Stafida

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