Ingredients: 1 kg. of large snails 1 bunch of scallions, diced 1 large onion, sliced 1/2 cup of olive oil 2 pints of cherry tomatoes, roasted in the oven 7-8 cloves of garlic, roasted along with the tomatoes 3 bay leaves 1 sprig of fresh rosemary 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 cup of water […]

In Greek: κοχλιοί μπουρμπουριστοί, pronounced kokh-lee-EE boor-boor-ee-STEE “Bourbouristi” is the popping sound snails make when frying. Snails fried in the shell on a bed of salt may sound strange, but they are delicious and very easy to make. Oil, vinegar, and rosemary give the fried snails a uniquely Greek flavor. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total […]

Makes two 12-inch round loaves For the starter: 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 cup warm water 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour For the dough: 8 to 10 cups all-purpose flour, as needed 1 cup sugar Salt 3⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 11⁄2 cups warm water, or more if necessary 1⁄2 cup ouzo 11⁄2 cups […]

Another easily prepared dish. This can be eaten hot or cold and is delicious when accompanied by a large slice of Feta cheese. Ingredients: ½ kg potatoes ½ kg courgettes ½ eggplants 2 green peppers 1 medium onion sliced 2 large ripe tomatoes pureed 2 cloves garlic chopped 2 tablespoons roughly chopped parsley 100 ml […]

In Greek: μπούρου-μπούρου, pronounced BOO-roo BOO-roo This soup is a creative affair. Use any vegetables you happen to have on hand, and adjust the hot pepper to taste. Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 9 ounces of spaghetti noodles, broken into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1 ripe tomato, cut into chunks 1 medium potato, peeled and […]

In Greek: πατσάς, say: paht-SAHS Patsas, which came to Greece from Turkey in the 1920s, is tripe soup, and considered a classic winter hangover cure. Often made with hooves as well as tripe, this recipe uses only tripe. Some add egg-lemon sauce (avgolemono) and others addskorthostoubi (garlic crushed in vinegar), but I prefer this version with […]

In Greek: ντοματόσουπα με λάδι, pronounced doh-mah-TOH-soo-pah meh LAH-thee This is a favorite soup in my home on rainy days. We serve it with grated kefalotyri (good substitutes are pecorino and parmesan). Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients: 1 2/3 pounds of ripe tomatoes 1 stalk of wild celery or Chinese celery (or 1 […]

When the weather turns cold, this thick soup is especially delightful. It’s vegetarian- and vegan-friendly, and a favorite lenten dish as well. In Greek: σούπα με μπιζέλια, pronounced SOO-pah meh bee-ZEL-yah Add a fish dish like taramosalata, some Greek olives, and lots of crusty bread, and you’ve got a traditional meatless Greek Wednesday, Friday, or Lenten […]

The most well-known version of mayiritsa is made with lamb or kid offal (intestines, other organs) – as a way of using those parts of the animal that will be eaten on Easter day; however, lamb isn’t everyone’s choice. This version of the famous Greek Easter soup is made with chicken livers and is a delicious alternative. Ingredients: […]

In Greek: χορτόσουπα, say: hor-TOH-soo-pah This is a very easy soup to make, and a great way to use up small quantities of vegetables that may be hanging around the fridge and pantry. Quantities and specific ingredients depend on the season and what you may have on hand, so feel free to add to or […]