Many Greek recipes call for the traditional combination of olive oil and lemon juice added just before serving. The combination – mixed or separate – is simple, healthy, and delicious. Some recipes say mix them (into “latholemono” sauce) and some call for them used separately. How do you figure out when to use which? The […]
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Greek Oil and Lemon Sauce – Latholemono
In Greek: λαδολέμονο, pronounced lah-tho-LEH-mo-no A classic Greek topping for grilled fish, this sauce is used in many ways to enhance the flavors of all kinds of seafoods, but if your family is like mine, you’ll find many other uses for it as well. We use it on vegetables and anywhere we want a light […]
Quick TIps for Dips Keep Your Dips Tasting Great
Freshly made dips taste great, but sometimes, after they’ve been refrigerated to chill or stored for a short while, the taste seems to change. Whether you’re making dips ahead of time or storing some leftovers, here are some tips to make sure your dips always taste their best. Aerate Dips and spreads made with sharp […]
Make Crispy Fried Potatoes Every Time
When fried potatoes are just cooked, they’re usually nice and crisp. A few minutes later, they may be soggy. Make fries that stay crisp in the serving bowl until the last one is eaten: use good quality potatoes whether strips or rounds, cut in uniform size salt before frying fry in enough hot oil to […]
What Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs Are in Season Now?
Question: What Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs Are in Season Now? Traditional Greek cooking is based on what’s in season at the moment. Meals are often planned at the last minute, depending on what looks irresistible at the market! So what’s in season now? Answer:In today’s world of refrigeration and hothouse-grown produce, the distinction among seasonal produce […]
Using Canned (Dried) Beans & Peas in Greek Recipes
Dried beans and peas – limas, pinto, red, black-eyed peas, garbanzo (chickpeas), and Great Northern, to name a few – are favorites in Greek cooking, and easy on the family budget as well. Beans are easy to make, but often not especially quick since most need to be soaked for at least 6 hours, and […]
Hummus with Tahini
In Greek: χούμους με ταχίνι (pronounced HOO-mooss meh tah-HEE-nee) This dip is quick and easy to make, delicious, and healthy. No cooking involved. Just grab the blender and go. Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) and tahini (a paste made from roasted sesame seeds) combine to make a tasty appetizer to serve with wedges of […]
How to Seed a Cucumber
1. Recipes that call for seeded cucumber (cucumber with the seeds removed) are usually looking for that light fresh taste that comes from the inside of the cucumber. This means that the peel should also be removed. Use a peeler and remove the dark green outer skin. 2. Recipes that call for seeded cucumber (cucumber with […]
How To Remove the Skin from Sole
Sole is a delightful and versatile fish. Sole is often sold in prepared filets or already cleaned, but if using whole fresh sole, the skin needs to be removed before cooking. Here’s how to do it. Difficulty: Average Time Required: 3-5 minutes per fish Here’s How: Lay the fish on a cutting board. Cut off the head […]
How To Grate Tomatoes
Tomato-based sauces are a favorite in Greek cooking, and many recipes call for grated tomatoes (tomato pulp). Grating tomatoes is easy and less expensive than buying canned pulp, and the pulp (or pulp and juice) can be frozen to use when ripe tomatoes are not in season. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 1 minute for each tomato Here’s […]