Tender grilled eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, and potatoes are tossed with Greek vinaigrette and topped with a bit of crumbled Feta cheese for a little extra zing. This is a great Summer side dish or light vegetarian main course. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: 4 – 6 servings Ingredients: Olive oil for brushing vegetables […]

In Greek: αρνί φρικασέ, pronounced ar-NEE free-kah-SEH The Greek definition of “fricassee” may differ from what you know in your kitchen, and this is a Greek classic. Lamb fricassee with avgolemono (a traditional egg-lemon sauce) is a favorite in Greek homes. It’s an easy recipe to make and a celebration of taste. It is equally delicious made […]

In Greek: λαχανοντολμάδες ορφανά, pronounced lah-hah-no-dol-MAH-thes or-fah-NAH The word “orphana” means “orphaned” and in Greek cooking, usually means a dish that can be made with meat, but in this case is made without. Cabbage is a favorite winter food, and this meatless recipe is delightful and a Lenten favorite. These cabbage rolls are delicious as […]

In Greek: λαχανοντολμάδες, pronounced lah-hah-no-dol-MAH-thes Stuffed cabbage with ground beef and rice are covered with a traditional egg and lemon (avgolemono) sauce. Conventional Greek wisdom is that the best cabbage can be found after the first frost, so all versions of stuffed cabbage are winter favorites. In Northern Greece, stuffed cabbage called yiaprakia(γιαπράκια, say: yah-PRAHK-yah), are […]

This Greek fish recipe is made using Tsipoures which is gilt head bream. You can also use steaks of halibut, turbot or cod instead. This recipe is not so well-known as other Greek psaria recipes, even in Greece. The flavour is magnificently subtle and delicate, the fish is tender and succulent, the celery surprisingly refreshing […]

With this fried fish recipe, which uses whitebait or any small fish, you cook and keep the fish whole.  In Greece, Marides is a delicious meal made from the smallest catch of fish, lightly floured and seasoned and deep fried. The Greeks will eat them whole, they are so small, you won’t have any problem […]

Unusual, but today is a no-cook day for me. I’m feeding the snails. Snails (called saligaria or kohli) are a favorite Greek food and Crete is famous for dishes made with these little wonders. Right now, I’m preparing to make one of them, but first, I have to feed the snails. It all started last week when I […]

Ingredients: 300gr of fresh spinach leaves 2 tbsp of butter 5 eggs 8 cherry tomatoes cut in quartered 100gr of Feta Cheese crumbled Pepper to taste Method: Wash the spinach well under plenty of running water and shake off most of the water. Place the spinach in a saucepan with only the water which remains […]

The frappé legend some say, began in September 1957 in Thessaloniki. There was an International event at the convention center. A sales representative for Nestlé Dimitrios Vakondios made an important discovery. There were rumors that they allegedly had a hot water shortage. There are many stories about why he decided to do that he did. Some […]

Greek name and pronunciation: Thymari, θυμάρι, pronounced thee-MAH-ree (soft th sound) At the market: Thyme is available both fresh and dried, and fresh thyme is much preferred in cooking. Dried thyme leaves are sold in disposable containers, and fresh thyme is sold in bundles. Thyme is also a good choice for a kitchen herb garden. […]