Briam is an oven roasted vegetable dish that can be adapted according to what is in season. Layers of vegetables are baked in a savory tomato sauce and served either as the main meal or as a tasty side dish. This recipe features zucchini but the traditional version with eggplant is also delicious. Add a bit […]

In Greek: κροκέτες από κρέας, pronounced kroh-KEH-tes ah-PO KRAY-ahs Use meat leftovers from roasts or boiled dishes to make these croquettes. This is a typical Greek solution to leftovers: a cream sauce to bind the ingredients, and toasted breadcrumbs to coat before frying. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of finely chopped cooked meat (roasted, broiled, grilled, […]

In Greek: πιπεριές τηγανητές, say: pee-peh-ree-YES tee-ghah-nee-TES Easy, quick, and delicious as an appetizer, meze, or side dish, these fried peppers are often eaten at room temperature and can be refrigerated for several days. Ingredients: 1 pound of sweet peppers (bull’s horn, Anaheim, Cubanelle) oil for frying red wine vinegar sea salt thinly sliced garlic […]

In Greek: μελιτζάνες τηγανητές, pronounced meh-leed-ZAH-nes tee-ghah-nee-TES Eggplant is notorious for absorbing as much olive oil as possible, so this recipe for a light and crispy appetizer or side dish, which calls for quick frying in hot oil, is a good choice since the eggplant doesn’t have enough time to get soggy with oil. Use […]

In Greek: πιλάφι, pronounced pee-LAH-fee There are two kinds of rice dishes in Greece: rice (ryzi) and pilaf (pilafi). Rice is… well, rice, and pilaf is creamy and cooked in broth from freshly boiled chicken or beef. Pilaf is a traditional wedding dish on Crete, where it’s made in enormous quantities to feed the often […]

In Greek: πατατοσαλάτα, pronounced pah-tah-toh-sah-LAH-tah Lemon is a Greek favorite with potatoes, and this quick and easy potato salad relies on lemon to give it a touch of sharpness that goes so well with many main dishes. With whatever else is on the table, have some feta cheese nearby since potatoes and feta are a […]

Like most of us, I’ve made countless fried potatoes (french fries) over the years, but every time I’ve eaten them in a Greek home, they’ve been crispy and delightful. Here’s the secret, whether you use a deep fryer or frying pan. Note: Greeks enjoy fried potatoes as a meze, side dish, and as a main dish […]

It’s often said that the best potatoes are cooked right along with the meat so that they absorb the flavors. They do absorb great flavor, but they can also taste a bit greasy. I have found that you can achieve a tasty and tender potato that is packed with flavor but not greasy. Try these […]

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