Summary Island Soup. A hearty seafood ensemble. Servings: 10 Ingredients 2 bay leaves 1 medium carrot, grated 1/2 cup of selery (stalks), diced fine 2 dozen of clams, with liquid 1 lb of crabmeat 1 clove of garlic, crushed 2 lbs of haddock’s fillet, cut in 2″ pieces 1/2 cup of light olive oil 1 large, […]

Ingredients: 2-3 Medium Carrots 1 Medium Celery ( Stalks ) 2000 g Fish Mixed Fish 185 mL Oil( Olive ) 560mL Onions( White )Chopped 5mL Salt 560mL Tomatoes Chopped 2000mL Water Servings: 8 Method: Clean and wash the fish. Skin the tomatoes, remove the seeds and dice into cubes. Slice the other vegetables and add […]

Ouzo, the national drink of Greece, is an anise flavored liqueur that packs a powerful punch behind a delightful licorice taste. Ouzo also brings a hint of that licorice taste, in a light and supporting role, to many recipes, adding a surprising freshness that enhances rather than overwhelms. Ouzo has a strong taste and high alcohol […]

Pasta (called “zymarika” in Greek) are favorites combined with all types of meats and seafood. Greek cooking makes use of many different types of pastas, from small soup pasta to large pasta tubes used to make the famous “pastitsio.” Lamb with Pasta Oven Casserole – Yiouvetsi Pasta with Zucchini & Tomatoes Pasta with Spicy Reddened […]

In Greek: μακαρόνια με θαλασσινά και ούζο, pronounced mah-kah-ROHN-yah meh thah-lah-see-NAH kay OO-zo Seafood pasta is given a bump up in taste with the addition of the light anise flavoring from the ouzo. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chives, finely chopped 1/2 cup of olive oil 1/2 pound of shrimp, cleaned and deveined 1/2 pound of […]

In Greek: γαρίδες με ούζο, pronounced ghah-REE-thes meh OO-zo Flambé dishes are always fun and this is no exception. When shopping for prawns, look for those that are sold 5 to the pound. These may also sold as “extra colossal” shrimp. Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 5 prawns, 1/4 pound each 1 cup of carrots, […]

In Greek: μακαρονάδα του ψαρά, pronounced mah-kah-ro-NAH-thah too psah RAH This is a lovely dish, perfect for entertaining. Hot peppers give it a bit of a bite. Penne pasta seems to work best, but it can be made with the pasta of choice. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 pound of squid, […]

Tomato Pilaf Snails with Crushed Wheat Pilaf – Cretan Pilafi Kritis: Cretan Wedding Pilaf Festive pilaf of Peloponnesos Octopus Pilaf – Htapothi Pilafi Mythopilafo me Domata: Mussels with Rice & Tomato Pilaf Mussels with Rice – Mythopilafo Moujendra (Lentil & Rice Pilaf) Pilafi Pourgouri (Bulgur Pilaf) Pilaf with Spinach – Spanakorizo Rice with Shrimps and […]

Octopus – Squid – Cuttlefish (..) Salt Cod – Bakaliaros (..) Shrimp and Lobster Shrimp and Feta Casserole – Garithes me Feta Shrimp with Feta: Garides me feta. Recipe2 Shrimp & Honeydew Salad – Garithes Salata me Peponi Shrimp with Tomato and Feta  Spicy Barbequed Shrimp – Pikandikes Garithes sti Skara Greek Salad with Shrimp – Elliniki Salata […]

Saganaki (flaming cheese) is a national Greek dish consisting of a hot cheese that can be baked, grilled or fried. Every village and taverna in Greece has its own recipe. Saganaki is nothing more than a thick slab of Kasseri cheese that is given a good splash of potent brandy and flamed. The firm, white Kasseri cheese sort […]