In Greek: αρνάκι κλέφτικο, pronounced ahr-NAH-kee KLEF-tee-koh This recipe is an adaptation of a dish fixed in the mountains by guerillas (bandits) who needed to cook without being seen. They placed the meat on coals in a hole, covered it up, and let it cook for up to 24 hours. No trace of any stolen […]

In Greek: χοιρινό με πράσα, pronounced hee-ree-NO meh PRAH-sah Use the pressure cooker for this one. Pork and leeks taste great together and the fennel adds just the right touch. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Ingredients: 4 1/2 pounds of pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks 1 1/3 cups of olive oil 2 […]

In Greek: χοιρινό με σελινόριζα, pronounced hee-ree-NO meh seh-lee-NO-ree- zah A favorite winter dish combining root vegetables – celery root, carrots, potatoes, and onions – this stew is easy to make and a great one-pot meal. The recipe calls for pork, celery root, potatoes, onion, carrots, dill, and celery. Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Ingredients: […]

Tender and succulent pork is braised in a white wine sauce with mushrooms. This makes a great dinner entrée that can be made ahead and served with rice pilaf or savory oven-roasted potatoes. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Ingredients: 3 lbs. boneless pork shoulder, cut into chunks 3 tbsp. olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced […]

In Greek: σπανάκι με σπαράγγια ογκρατέν, pronounced spah-NAH-kee meh spah-RAHG-yah oh-grah-TEN Ograten (au gratin) dishes became part of the Greek cooking experience in the early 1900s, and this combination of fresh spinach and asparagus on a bed of grated potatoes, with cream and sharp cheese is a delicious example of this type of cooking. Serve as a […]

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: πατατοκεφτέδες νηστίσιμες, pronounced pah-tah-to-kef-TEH-thess This is an easy option for a quick addition to a lenten meal (or a non-lenten meal) that brings together the tastes of potatoes and mint. These can be served as an appetizer, meze, or side dish. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes 1 bunch […]

In Greek: ρυζοσαλάτα με λαχανικά, pronounced ree-zoh-sah-LAH-tah meh lah-hah-nee-KAH Rice and frozen vegetables are easy to combine with mayonnaise , to create an attractive salad that works well at the table or on the buffet. I use a selection of garden vegetables (peas, beans, carrots, red and green peppers, and potatoes), and it works well […]

In Greek: πατατοσαλάτα με αυγά, pronounced pah-tah-toh-sah-LAH-tah meh ahv-GHAH The oil and vinegar dressing for this fabulous potato salad adds just the right touch… and you’ll never miss mayonnaise! Potatoes, boiled eggs, cucumber, onions, and a healthy helping of parsley create a delicious salad – a favorite in summer, but wonderful every time of year. Ingredients: […]

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 […]