LEFKADITIKI POULENTA Greek cornmeal is usually a coarse grind, which is what I recommend in the recipe that follows. The ratio of water to cornmeal varies depending on the final texture one wants to achieve. In the old Greek dishes, the cornmeal was cooked to a medium consistency, which means a 4:1 ratio of water to cornmeal. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: […]

LEFKADITIKI HAVIAROSOUPA Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 5 pounds cockles or any other small fresh clams 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 fresh green garlic stalks, coarsely chopped, or 3 scallions, white and tender green parts, chopped, combined with 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup medium-grain polished rice Juice of 2 […]

The information below shows measuring equivalents for teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, pints, fluid ounces, and more. This page also includes the conversions for metric and U.S. systems of measurement. 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 3 teaspoons (tsp) 1/16 cup = 1 tablespoon 1/8 cup = 2 tablespoons 1/6 cup = 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons 1/4 cup […]

Kourabiethes Nistisimoi In Greek: κουραμπιέδες νηστίσιμες, pronounced koo-rahm-bee-YEH-thes nee-STEE-see-mes Adapting recipes to meet Greek dietary restrictions during Lent and other periods of “fasting” (as they are called in Greek) doesn’t mean giving up taste and texture. And it doesn’t mean not eating delicious foods. Kourabiethes, sugared shortbread cookies, are favorites at the holidays made with butter and […]

A rich and moist chocolate cake recipe that tastes indulgent but still complies with the dietary restrictions of the Lenten season. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Yield: Approximately 24 pieces Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking soda 6 tbsp. cocoa powder 1 tsp. salt 2 cups granulated sugar 3 tbsp. white vinegar 2 […]

This recipe for Lentil and Rice Pilaf features the versatile brown lentil and pairs it with savory herbs, spices, and densely nutritious Kale. If Kale is unavailable, you can substitute another leafy green such as Swiss Chard. This recipe also meets the strictest fasting restrictions because it does not contain any oil, meat, or dairy. […]

Ingredients: 5-6 cups all purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. ground anise seed 3 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 2 cups vegetable oil 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 cup orange juice 1/4 cup brandy Zest of one orange Method: Using a mixer, beat the oil […]

Ingredients: 1 bag of lentils 1 200g of fresh cut green vegetables 200 g of fresh green rocket 1-2 onions finely chopped 2 peppers finely cut in small cubes 1/2 English cucumber cut in small cubes 1/2 bunch parsley finely chopped 1/2 bunch dill finely chopped 1 carrot graded 10 cherry tomatoes cut in half […]

Pistacia lentiscus is found throughout the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated in some parts. The berry is round and black. It is the resin fom this shrub which was used in cooking in ancient times and is still used today.