In Greek: κοτόπουλο με μπάμιες, pronounced koh-TOH-poo-lo meh BAHM-yes Greek cooks generally use only baby okra, and it’s traditional to put salt and lemon on them in preparation, to draw out the liquid. I’m not a fan of okra, so I always add a potato or two to this dish for me. This recipe works […]

In Greek: κοτόπουλο με μήλα, say: koh-TOH-poo-loh meh MEE-lah This easy recipe for chicken with apples calls for tart apples (Granny Smith or other), garlic, and an optional spice mix (try it!) that combine to create a wonderful flavor. The chicken is baked in baking parchment paper. The recipe serves 6-7. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours […]

In Greek: κοτόπουλο με γιαούρτι, say: koh-TOH-poo-loh meh yee-ah-OOR-tee There are many different ways to make chicken with yogurt, some involving yogurt marinades and others adding the sauce after cooking. This easy recipe calls for a lemon juice marinade that allows the lemon flavor to come through, even after the yogurt sauce is added for […]

Pasta (called “zymarika” in Greek) are favorites combined with all types of meats and seafood. Greek cooking makes use of many different types of pastas, from small soup pasta to large pasta tubes used to make the famous “pastitsio.” Lamb with Pasta Oven Casserole – Yiouvetsi Pasta with Zucchini & Tomatoes Pasta with Spicy Reddened […]

Salt Cod Cooked with Tomatoes, Onions, and Raisins  Salt Cod Stewed with Garden Vegetables  Salt Cod with Vegetables and Greens  Fried Salt Cod – Bakaliaros Tiganitos Poached Salt Cod with Leeks in a Lemon Sauce Codfish Pie from Ithaca Cod with Raisins – Bakaliaros me Stafida

In Greek: γλώσσες με σάλτσα, pronounced GLAW-ses meh SAHLT-sah This is an easy recipe for an elegant dish. It can also be made with flounder. Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 6 whole sole (fresh or frozen), cleaned and skinned 1 pound of ripe tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped 2 onions, minced 2 tablespoons of chopped […]

In Greek: γαρίδες σαλάτα με πεπόνι, pronounced ghah-REE-thes sah-LAH-tah me peh-POH-nee This is an easy way to bring color to your summer table. This refreshing salad combines the tastes of boiled shrimp with grapes and honeydew melon, with a light mint dressing. This is a fabulous choice as a main dish, side salad, or salad […]

In Greek: συναγρίδα στο φούρνο, pronounced see-nahgh-REE-thah stoh FOOR-no I love red snapper and dentex, but I can only find it in the freezer section of the market here in my little village. This is an easy recipe to make, and a lovely meal served with any vegetable dish that also calls for latholemono sauce, and green […]

In Greek: γλώσσες πανέ, pronounced GLAW-ses pah-NEH Toasted breadcrumbs for the coating add a delightful crunch. Try adding parsley and/or garlic to the breadcrumbs for a taste of herbs, or use seasoned toasted breadcrumbs. Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 6-8 whole sole, cleaned and skinned sea salt freshly ground black pepper toasted breadcrumbs 2 eggs […]

In Greek: λαβράκι στο φούρνο σε χαρτί, pronounced lahv-RAH-kee stoh FOOR-noh seh har-TEE Sea bass (lavraki) are stuffed with herbs, bordered top and bottom with tomatoes, then cooked and served wrapped in parchment paper for a fabulous taste and presentation. Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 4 sea bass, about 1 to 1 1/4 pound each […]