In Greek: παλαμίδα στο φούρνο, pronounced pah-lah-MEE-thah stoh FOOR-no Bonito, a member of the mackerel family, is a favorite at my house. My son is allergic to fish with scales, and bonito has no scales – great for the allergy and much easier to clean! This recipe for baked bonito seasoned with garlic and oregano […]

In Greek: ξιφίας στο φούρνο, pronounced ksee-FEE-ahs stoh FOOR-noh A delicious dish, swordfish steaks are marinated in a simple combination of lemon juice, olive oil, and mustard, then baked with garlic, parsley, and seasonings. Prep Time: 4 hours Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 4 hours, 50 minutes Ingredients: 2 – 2 1/2 pounds of swordfish steaks (about 4-5 pieces about 1 […]

In Greek: σαρδέλες ριγανάτες, pronounced sar-THEH-les ree-ghah-NAH-tes The hardest part of this recipe may be finding fresh sardines. This is a favorite dish all over Greece, and an easy one to make. The recipe calls for fresh sardines, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2 – 2 […]

In Greek: κολιός στο φούρνο, pronounced kohl-YOHS stoh FOOR-no A fabulous dinner, this recipe calls for mackerel, potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and spices. When calculating quantities, because fish are sold by the unit, not in parts, the number of fish and potatoes should be the same. Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 3-4 chub […]

In Greek: γαύρος στο φούρνο, pronounced GHAH-vrohs stoh FOOR-noh Throw out any thoughts of very salty little fish that come in cans or packed in salt. This recipe calls for fresh anchovies baked with tomatoes, onion, garlic, wine, and tomatoes. Great as an appetizer or main dish. Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup of […]

In Greek: καλαμαράκια γεμιστά με αγκινάρες, say: kah-lah-mah-RAHK-yah yeh- mee-STAH meh ah-gkee-NAH-res Artichoke hearts, rice, and a fabulous range of herbs make up the stuffing for small squid (calamari). Served with a lovely garlicky skorthalia on the side, crisp salad, and plenty of Greek olives, it makes a delightful meal. Ingredients: 3 to 3 1/2 pounds of small squid […]

The term plaki (plah-KEE) in Greek is used to describe a dish that is usually cooked with olive oil, tomatoes, and vegetables in the oven. For example you can have beans “plaki” style or in this case a baked fish plaki.The recipe works well with any firm white fish – cod, tilapia, halibut, haddock, or whatever type you […]

This is a classic Greek shrimp dish, marrying the flavors of sauteed shrimp with tomatoes, Feta cheese, and a hint of Ouzo to awaken the palate. You can make the sauce ahead and simply add and cook the shrimp when you are ready to serve.I like to serve this on a bed of sauteed spinach with a simple […]

Introducing babies to meat dishes starts with puréed combinations of very lean meats and simple easy-to-digest vegetables. This veal dish is is suitable for babies from 6 months of age and up. Ingredients: 1/4 pound of lean veal, cut in very small pieces 4 cups of water 1 medium-small potato, peeled, cut in half 1 […]

In Greek: σοφρίτο, pronounced so-FREE-toh This is one of the top dishes recommended to visitors to the Greek island of Corfu (Kerkyra). Serve with rice or potatoes. Cook Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Ingredients: 3 1/3 pounds of round steak, thinly sliced 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 shot glass of vinegar 1 shot glass […]