In Greek: ξιφίας σουβλάκι, pronounced ksee-FEE-ahs soov-LAH-kee Grilled kebabs (souvlaki) are a favorite cooked over the coals, but also work well under the broiler. Fresh swordfish is a delight if you can find it; otherwise, frozen swordfish steaks (usually sold 1-inch thick) are a good alternative. The addition of bay leaves to the skewers (bamboo […]
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Souvlaki Mosharisio: Grilled Beef Kebabs
In Greek: σουβλάκι μοσχαρίσιο, pronounced soov-LAH-kee mohs-hah-REE-seeyoh Beef kebabs are not as traditional as kebabs with chicken, pork, or lamb, but they are delicious. The key to this recipe is to start with tender shank meat. Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds of beef shank, cut in large cubes 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of pepper […]
Krepes Sokolatas: Chocolate-Filled Crepes
In Greek: κρέπες σοκολάτας, pronounced KREH-pes sok-oh-LAH-tahs Crepes have become so popular in Greece that crepe stands are almost as numerous as souvlaki stands. Greek crepes are prepared in many ways; this particular recipe for chocolate crepes was inspired by my granddaughter. It makes 3 large crepes which, in the Greek style, are slightly heavier […]
Pagoto Kaimaki: Orchid Ice Cream with Gum Mastic
In Greek: παγωτό καϊμάκι, pronounced pah-ghoh-TOH kah-ee-MAH-kee This fabulous, creamy ice cream calls for gum mastic, that gives it an almost chewy texture, and salep, used as a thickening agent. Both give the ice cream a unique taste. Golden gum mastic from Chios (mastiha) may be available through Greek grocers, and salep (salepi, sahlep, sahlab […]
Granita Lemoni: Lemon Granita
In Greek: γρανίτα λεμόνι, pronounced ghrah-NEE-tah leh-MOH-nee Granitas are also known as “ices” and are a delicious summer treat. There are two secrets to this recipe: (1) the smaller the pan, the longer it will take to freeze, and (2) it needs to be scraped and mixed every 20 minutes in order get the perfect […]
Pagoto yia Paithia: Ice Cream for Kids (No-Cook)
In Greek: παγωτό για παιδιά, pronounced pahg-hoh-TOH yah pehth-YAH No cooking… just great fun for the kids. Divide the mix (before adding the goodies) into 2 or more bowls and let the kids get creative! And while the kids are making their own ice cream with 6 egg whites, use the yolks from those 6 […]
Pagoto Krema: Vanilla Ice Cream
In Greek: παγωτό κρέμα, pronounced pah-ghoh-TOH KREH-mah This basic recipe for vanilla ice cream is delicious as is, or with additions of chocolate chips, pieces of cookies, or other additions of your choice. Also, try topping with homemade chocolate sauce orstrawberry dessert sauce. Ingredients: 2 cups of full fat milk 6 egg yolks 1 cup of granulated […]
Omeletta me Kolokythakia kai Domata: Zucchini & Tomato Omelet
In Greek, this is very long, but the Greek word for omelet is ομελέτα (say: oh- meh-LET-tah). Homemade omelets are large affairs, and this is no exception. It has a lot of veggies and three eggs, and although the recipe is for two, it could work for three. Although you may prefer zucchini less cooked, […]
Omeleta me Kolokythakia: Zucchini Omelet
In Greek: ομελέτα με κολοκυθάκια (pronounced oh-meh-LEH-tah meh koh-loh-kee-THAHK-yah) This is a brunch, lunch or dinner omelet, traditionally served in summer as a light main dish, but it works any time of the year when zucchini is available. The tastes of zucchini, olive oil, and egg are a perfect fit. The recipe is flexible, but […]
Leftover Pasta Omelet
There is almost nothing you can put in pasta sauce that doesn’t go with eggs. If you serve pasta and sauce separately, mix them for the recipe. This works with baked pasta dishes as well. The quantities given are an indication, and for one serving. Increase or decrease the number of eggs per cup of […]