In Greek: γλώσσα με σταφύλι και κάππαρη, say: GHLOH-sah meh stah-FEE-lee keh KAH-pah-ree This recipe for fillet of sole is quick, easy, and delicious. The sole is seasoned, dredged in flour, and lightly browned. A sauce made with grapes, capers, wine, and herbs tops the fish, adding a lovely light taste that doesn’t overwhelm the […]

In Greek: γλώσσα με σταφύλι και κάππαρη, say: GHLOH-sah meh stah-FEE-lee keh KAH-pah-ree This recipe for fillet of sole is quick, easy, and delicious. The sole is seasoned, dredged in flour, and lightly browned. A sauce made with grapes, capers, wine, and herbs tops the fish, adding a lovely light taste that doesn’t overwhelm the […]

n Greek: γλώσσα με σπανάκι, pronounced GLOH-sah meh spah-NAH-kee Fillet of sole on a bed of spinach, baked in a cheese bechamel sauce. This is a delicious and beautiful dish. Choose an oven-to-table baking dish for a lovely presentation. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 2 pounds of spinach, washed and coarsely chopped 2 […]

In Greek: μπεσαμέλ, pronounced beh-sah-MEL This is the basic, medium-thick white sauce used in moussaka and melitzanes papoutsakia (little eggplant shoes). Increasing the ratio of butter and flour to the milk will result in a thicker sauce, and decreasing will make a lighter sauce. Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter […]

In Greek: σουπιές με σπανάκι, pronounced soop-YES meh spah-NAH-kee Use frozen cuttlefish that has already been cleaned and cut into pieces for this recipe if you don’t want to clean the fresh version. Cuttlefish have a stronger taste than squid, and this recipe brings other tastes to the mix that complement it. Cook Time: 1 hour Total […]

In Greek: σουπιές κρασάτες, pronounced soop-YES krah-SAH-tes The ingredients for this sauce are more commonly found in recipes for beef and rabbit stews, but they combine with the taste of cuttlefish to produce a delightful dish that’s a favorite in spring, when fresh cuttlefish abound in the Greek market. It can also be made with […]

In Greek: καλαμάρια γεμιστά, pronounced kah-lah-MAH-reeyah yeh-mee-STAH Whatever your preference – large or small, frozen or fresh – this recipe works with all squid. Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds of cleaned squid 1/2 cup of olve oil 1/2 cup of dry wine (white or red) 3/4 cup of rice (preferably […]

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: 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 […]

In Greek: ξιφίας στο φούρνο, pronounced ksee-FEE-ahs stoh FOOR-noh A delicious dish, swordfish steaks are marinated in a simple combination of lemon juice, olive oil, and mustard, then baked with garlic, parsley, and seasonings. Prep Time: 4 hours Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 4 hours, 50 minutes Ingredients: 2 – 2 1/2 pounds of swordfish steaks (about 4-5 pieces about 1 […]