In Greek: καρμπονάρα στο φούρνο, pronounced kar-boh-NAH-rah stoh FOOR-no What we call “carbonara” in Greece isn’t what you may have eaten in the past. This baked pasta dish is easy to make, bakes in 15-20 minutes, and makes a great family meal. I like to use farfalle pasta (bow-ties) but elbow macaroni works just as […]

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) […]

In Greek: μακαρόνια ογκρατέν, pronounced mah-kah-ROHN-yah oh-grah-TEN Macaroni and cheese is a favorite with all families, and this oven casserole is the reason why Greeks love it. It’s made a bit differently than the familiar “mac n cheese” and it’s delicious! If you’ve been looking for a meatless version of the famous Greek Pastitsio, this […]

In Greek: μακαρόνια με μανιτάρια και μπεϊκον, say: mah-kah-ROHN-yah me mah-nee-TAH-reeyah kai bacon A delightful family meal, add a seasonal salad, bread, and a tart dish like easy marinated peppers for a delicious spread. A great make-ahead dish, this can be prepared the day before and refrigerated until time to bake. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes […]

A hearty and satisfying orzo pilaf with chicken and chickpeas that’s great for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. butter 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, pounded slightly to be even thickness 1 onion, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced […]

A quick and easy recipe for pasta with shrimp that’s perfect for a weeknight supper. It’s also a no-fuss Lenten meal. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: 4 – 6 servings Ingredients: 3 tbsp. vegetable oil (plus more for drizzling) 1 large onion, diced 8 oz. (225 g) mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced Zest […]

When teaching others to make this dish, I have often joked that the word pastitsio (pa-STEE-tsee-oh) translates to “messy kitchen” in Greek. I was only kidding, but there is a hint of truth to that statement. The Greek word pastitsio derives from the Italianpasticcio, which loosely translates to a mess or a hodgepodge. Three essential components make […]

Meat sauce in Greece is referred to as Kima (kee-MAH), which is also the word for ground beef. It’s thicker and more like chili in its consistency than a typical Italian Bolognese sauce. There are so many variations of this sauce and every Greek cook puts their own personal spin on the traditional favorite. The beauty of […]

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 […]

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 […]