In Greek: κουνουπίδι τηγανητό;, pronounced koo-noo-PEE-thee tee-ghah-nee-TOH Use fresh or frozen cauliflower florets for this delicious side dish that goes wonderfully with fish dishes, or as an appetizer. The batter is very light, and it’s quick and easy to prepare. Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound of fresh or frozen cauliflower florets 1 cup […]

In Greek: κολοκυθάκια τηγανητά, pronounced koh-loh-kee-THAHK-yah tee-ghah-nee-TAH The key to great crispy zucchini is to slice thinly and fry at high heat so the zucchini has time to cook but not absorb a lot of oil. Use a cheese slicer, mandoline, or long-bladed knife to get uniformly thin slices. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes […]

A fabulous presentation dish that’s easy to make, and perfect for the holidays or other special occasion, this Grape Leaf Wreath salad looks as good as it tastes. The filling is a classic combination of rice and lentils with a vinaigrette dressing and feta cheese, and the grape leaves can be used straight from the […]

In Greek: μυδοπίλαφο με ντομάτα, say: mee-thoh-PEE-lah-foh meh doh-MAH-tah Mussels (mythia, say: MEETH-yah) are best known as a specialty of Northern Greece, although they can be found elsewhere in Greece. Serve this as a meze with beer, wine, or ouzo – or appetizer, or side dish. When cleaning fresh mussels, remember to scrub well with a stiff […]

In Greek: πρασόρυζο, pronounced prah-SOH-ree-zoh This is a delicious and traditional Greek dish. It can be eaten as a side dish or main dish. Rice, leeks, and dill are topped with a squeeze of lemon juice to let you know it’s authentically Greek. If you love leeks, the quantity can be increased to 2 pounds. […]

In Greek: ρύζι με φιδέ, pronounced REE-zee meh fee-THEH This is a fabulous alternative to a plain rice dish. The angel hair pasta is sautéed until brown then cooked with the rice. An easy dish to make and delightful on the table. Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups of long grain rice 5 […]

In Greek: ρύζι με ξηρούς καρπούς, pronounced REE-zee meh ksee-ROOS kar-POOS This recipe for rice with almonds and chestnuts is easy to make, and a seasonal favorite in autumn and winter. For best results, use converted (parboiled) long grain rice with this recipe. Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of margarine or butter 4-5 […]

Chestnuts are a favorite ingredient in many recipes for stuffing, sweets,, in rice and vegetable dishes, and with meats, but they do need to come out of their shells and be soft enough to use. Learn how in a few easy and simple steps. The process is easy and takes about 25 minutes. Difficulty: Easy Time […]

In Greek: ρυζοσαλάτα με λαχανικά, pronounced ree-zoh-sah-LAH-tah meh lah-hah-nee-KAH Rice and frozen vegetables are easy to combine with mayonnaise , to create an attractive salad that works well at the table or on the buffet. I use a selection of garden vegetables (peas, beans, carrots, red and green peppers, and potatoes), and it works well […]

In Greek, rice is ρύζι, say REE-zee. Nutritionists will say this is the wrong way to make rice because nutrients are lost, but the rice comes out so beautifully every time (and it calls for inexpensive bagged rice) that it’s hard to resist. This recipe is for 1 cup of uncooked rice, making approximately 2 […]