In Greek: κόκορας κοκκινιστός, pronounced KOH-koh-rahs koh-kee-nee-STOHS In this recipe, the meat is browned (or “reddened” in Greek) before stewing. The classic combination of cloves and cinnamon give this a unique Greek flavor. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Ingredients: 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 pound rooster, cut in pieces 1 cup of […]

In Greek: πιπεριές γεμιστές με πλιγούρι, say: pee-peh-reeYES yeh-mee-STES meh plee-GHOO-ree Bulgur’s nutty flavor is a lovely addition to the tastes in this recipe that include tomatoes, fresh parsley and fresh basil. Keep your fresh tomatoes for salads and use canned tomatoes with their juice for the stuffing, and dress up your table with color […]

Greek name and pronunciation: Piperi, πιπέρι, pronounced pee-PEH-ree At the market: Black and white peppercorns and ground pepper are usually readily available at the market. Green peppercorns, packed in brine or freeze-dried, are generally available as well. Physical characteristics: Pepper is a vine that produces clusters of berries which look like a foot-long length of […]

Greek name and pronunciation: kafteres piperies, καυτερές πιπεριές, pronounced kahf-ter-ES pee-peh-reeYES At the market: Hot peppers are available in a variety of forms – fresh, dried, coarsely ground, flaked, and powdered. They come in a range of colors and sizes. Physical characteristics: The size, shape and color of hot peppers depends upon the variety and […]

In greek: Spetsofai The choice of peppers is yours, but unless the sausage is extremely mild, red bell peppers are always a good choice. For mild sausage, try Greek pepperoncini or other mildly hot pepper. In this recipe, I used our local homemade sausage which has enough spice to make my eyes water, so I […]

Squid Cooked in Red Wine – Kalamarakia Krassata This delicious squid recipe in red wine – Kalamarakia Krassata is another imaginative way the Greeks have to serve squid or calamari, a popular seafood in Greece. Krassata means cooked in wine. This method of cooking using wine, which helps to tenderise the meat, is used in […]

 This is a popular mezé, or appetizer, in Greek cuisine, usually enjoyed with a slowly sipped drink before dinner. Ingredients: 10 peppers, cut in half, stem and seeds removed (have a combination of colors, such as red, green, yellow or orange) 1 head garlic, split in half horizontally, no need to peel it, but remove the excess skin […]

In Greek: παστιτσάδα, pronounced pah-steet-SAH-thah At every celebration and festival, and in every restaurant on the island of Corfu, some version ofpastitsatha is served. It can be made with meat, poultry, and seafood, and this version is a true specialty, made with farm-raised rooster. It’s delicious made with whole chicken or chicken pieces. The sauce is […]

In Greek: πιππεριές ξυδάτες, pronounced pee-peh-ree-YES ksee-THAH-tes I usually use green bell peppers to make this recipe because they’re so easy to find, but it’s delicious and colorful made with a range of colors. The recipe is very simple and the peppers keep in the refrigerator for weeks, so if you love them, make a […]

In Greek: συναγρίδα στο φούρνο, pronounced see-nahgh-REE-thah stoh FOOR-no I love red snapper and dentex, but I can only find it in the freezer section of the market here in my little village. This is an easy recipe to make, and a lovely meal served with any vegetable dish that also calls for latholemono sauce, and green […]