Greek spanakopita (spinach pie) may have a reputation of its own here in the USA, but it’s truly the Tiropita (cheese pie) that is the star of pies in Greece. Every single neighborhood bakery in my home country sells at least 3 or 4 variations as a cheese pie makes the best breakfast, mid day snack or on-the-go… Continue Reading
The school year is over here in Texas and it already feels like summer! As strange as this may sound, I usually don’t decorate the house for the summer ~ instead, I “un-decorate” to make it feel light and airy: I remove all heavy and darker decorative pieces from the coffee tables, consoles, shelves etc. and I put them away for the… Continue Reading
This post is dedicated to my friend Elaine, for her love for octopus and her fear of cooking it. It is also dedicated to all the past and future customers of Whole Foods Market who patiently stand in line behind me at the seafood department, while I chose the biggest and meatiest octopus, and who ask me in the… Continue Reading
Everyone around me seems to be enjoying kebabs lately and that got me in the mood to make some for dinner the other night. Not only was I going to make the grilled kebabs on a skewer, but I also wanted the pita bread on the side, the charred garlicky and caramelized tomatoes and the… Continue Reading
Pasta Flora, the traditional Greek sweet tart topped with a thick layer of jam, is one of my favorite pastries, especially when it’s prepared with good quality ingredients. Because of its biscuity nature, this is not meant to be a dessert. Instead, have it with your afternoon coffee or tea. The kids will also love it with… Continue Reading
There is one Greek dish for which even the most disciplined vegetarian would consider giving up his dietary beliefs for just one bite: the Greek Meatballs With Garlic and Cumin In Tomato Sauce are truly an explosion of taste! The authentic recipe requires first frying these piquant meatballs in oil and then cooking them in a rich tomato sauce. For a long time now,… Continue Reading
Now that Greek yogurt is found in almost every grocery store in the United States, and seems to be all the talk, it’s time I share another of my mom’s delicious recipes! Skinless and boneless chicken thighs, kept moist and delicious thanks to a thick layer of tangy Greek Yogurt covered with golden bread crumbs. I often like to add to… Continue Reading
I always bring back from Greece a jar or two of my favorite ready-to-use chicken seasoning (see here for all the Greek “treasures” that I brought back home this last summer), but I often run out of it before the next trip. So before my precious jar is empty again, I decided to measure and mix all… Continue Reading
Yet another amazing Greek appetizer/dip made easier than ever! This recipe guarantees a smoky flavor as it requires cooking the eggplant on your gas range for about 20 minutes (it does create a little mess, but it’s definitely worth it!). If you don’t have a gas burner, broil whole eggplants in the oven, placed on… Continue Reading
