In Greek: χταπόδι στη σχάρα, pronounce khtah-PO-thee stee SKHAH-rah It’s a classic image that comes to mind when many think of Greece: sitting under an umbrella by the seaside, with ouzo or wine and a plate of freshly grilled octopus. It’s delicious, and you can create the same atmosphere at home. Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Total […]

In Greek: ψάρι στα κάρβουνα, pronounced PSAH-ree stah KAR-voo-nah Greece has always been famous for its seafood, and for the simplicity of recipes that showcase the natural taste, rather than mask it. Grilled fish is a favorite all over the country and a specialty of the islands and coastal areas. Favorite fish (and seafood) for […]

In Greek: μαρίδες, pronounced mah-REE-thess The smaller the better as far as I’m concerned! If the fish are less than 2 inches long, they don’t need to be gutted; from 2-3 inches long, they do, and anything over that is too big if it’s a picarel! Whitebait smelt (the smallest smelt) is an acceptable substitute, […]

In Greek: καλαμαράκια τηγανητά, pronounced kah-lah-mah-RAHK-yah tee-ghah-nee-TAH Feel comfortable buying frozen whole squid or squid rings at the market to make this dish. If you love it, serve it as a main dish. Ingredients: 2 pounds of small squid flour for dredging olive oil or peanut oil for frying lemon wedges sea salt pepper 1 […]

In Greek: ψαρόσουπα, pronounced psah-ROH-soo-pah Red snapper is a great fish to choose for soup because it doesn’t fall apart and has a wonderful taste to impart to the vegetables. This recipe uses a traditional Greek oil-and-lemon sauce (latholemono) for the vegetables and fish, and rice is added to the soup. It’s a delicious and […]

In Greek: μπουρδέτο, pronounced boor-THEH-toh (hard “th”) Bourthetto (bourdetto, bourdeto) is delicious made with tope (shark), cod or haddock, or scorpion fish (red or black), but those in the know say black is best. So here it is. Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 5 black scorpion fish 4 medium onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon of […]

Ingredients : 1 about 4 lbs. Chicken 8 cups, boiling Water 1 Onion 1 Carrots 1 stalk Celery 1 tablespoon Salt 6 tablespoons Rice Egg and Lemon Sauce Preparation: Clean and wash fowl and place in a large saucepan. Add boiling water, carrot, onion, and celery; cover and simmer gently over a low heat for […]

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: αστακός βραστός, say: ah-stah-KOHS vrah-STOHS The lobster generally available in Greece is the spiny lobster – which has no claws – but this recipe for boiled lobster can be made with all varieties. The recipe is easy, simple, and quick. To serve as the main event, calculate one lobster per person. Cook Time: 13 minutes […]

In Greek: γλώσσες φριτούρα, pronounced GHLAW-ses free-TOO-rah The key to this fabulous batter is the egg white meringue. Fold it into the batter just before using. Ingredients: 12 fillets of sole 3/4 cup of beer 2 eggs, separated 1/2 cup plus 1 level tablespoon of all-purpose flour juice of 1 lemon sea salt freshly ground […]