The way professionals make gyro on an upright rotisserie is fabulous, but not the most practical for most of us cooking at home. This version uses the same meat (pork) and seasonings, but has been adapted to home cooking. Other popular versions of Greek gyro are made with beef, lamb, or chicken. Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total […]
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Fava – A purée of yellow split peas.
Ingredients: 1 A Little Oil ( Olive ) 1 Handful Olives ( Black ) 500 mL Peas ( Yellow Split ) 1 Pinch Pepper To taste 1 Pinch Salt To taste 1 Bunch Shallots Sliced 1250 mL Water Directions: Clean peas and place in a heavy stockpot with water. Bring to a boil and stir […]
The Meze (Appetizers & Starters)
More than appetizers (orektika in Greek), although the dishes are often the same, the meze is an accompaniment to beverages – usually alcoholic – and mezethes (plural) are often combined to make an entire meal. Each meze is served on a small plate (more than one plate for a large group), and the choice of […]