Greek name and pronunciation: Moschokaritho, μοσχοκάρυδο, pronounced mos-ho-KAH-ree-thoh (hard th, rhymes with “dough”) At the market: Both “whole nut” and ground powdered nutmeg are readily available commercially. Physical characteristics: The nut is a shiny dark brown in color, oval in shape, and about an inch long by 1/2-inch diameter. The nut’s interior is a lighter […]

Another difference that distinguishes the ancient Greek diet from that of Northern Europeans was the consumption of vegetables and fruit in vast quantities. In fact, certain ancient Greeks, such as Plato, Callimachus and the Pythagoreans, strongly advocated vegetarianism. Certainly, the fruit and vegetables consumed by the ancient Greeks were not the same as those avialable […]

Servings: 6 Ingredients 3-4 tablespoons of feta cheese, grated 2-3 eggs, beaten 4 oz of flour, for all purposes 1 pinch of mint just a little vegetable oil 1-2 pinches of parsley 1-2 pinches of pepper 2.20 lbs of potatoes 2-3 pinches of salt Directions Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Strain and mash […]

Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup of flour for all purposes 1 medium, white onion, finely choped 1 teaspoon oregano 2.20 lbs of chick peas 1-2 pinches of pepper 2 1/4 cup of mashed potatoes 2-3 pinches of salt Directions Soak the chickpeas overnight. Boil chickpeas for 40 minutes. Strain and mash. Add the […]

Summary Pan fried Liver. Chicken, lamb or beef liver. For when you’re mad at the kids! Servings: 5 Ingredients 1 lb of beef’s liver 2 cloves (optional) a little flour for all purposes, for dredging 1 lemon, squeezed a little oil, for frying 1 pinch of oregano 1 pinch of pepper 1 pinch of salt […]

For those cold winter nights. Servings: 6 Ingredients 4 cups of chicken’s broth 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 3 leeks, finely chopped 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 pinch of pepper 4 medium potatoes 1 pinch of salt 1 1/2 cup of whipping cream Directions Sautee leeks and onion for 3 minutes in the butter. […]

Moussaka is a casserole made by layering eggplant with a spiced meat filling then topping it off with a creamy bechamel sauce that is baked to golden perfection. It is perhaps the most widely recognized of all Greek dishes and was made famous by the legendary Greek chef, Nicholas Tselementes. This eggplant version is the traditional […]

Roasted Chicken with Eggplant and Spinach marries the earthy flavors of eggplant, garlic, spinach, and chicken, which are simmered in their own wine-infused juices. Pair this with your favorite rice pilaf or potatoes for an easy weeknight meal. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Yield: 6 – 8 servings Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into […]

In Greek: κοτόπουλο στιφάδο, say: koh-TOH-poo-loh stee-FAH-thoh Stifatho dishes are generally known for including boiler and/or pearl onions, wine, and a tomato sauce, and this recipe is no exception. The wonderful combination of spices (cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves) makes this a vibrant stew. The optional addition of cheese adds even more depth. Chicken stifatho is commonly served with […]

In Greek: κοτοσαλάτα, pronounced koh-toh-sah-LAH-tah This wonderful pasta salad calls for chicken, carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, parsley, and pickles. Tip: Try this recipe with leftover chicken soup! Ingredients: 1/2 chicken (approximately 1 1/2 pounds) 2 carrots (whole) 1/2 bunch of wild celery or 1 bunch of thick stalk celery, cut into stalks 1 onion (whole) […]