This past summer in Greece, we had dinner at a modern and gourmet restaurant, known for its nouvelle cuisine. The selection included real gastronomic delights, but there was also a whole page on the menu devoted to dishes and desserts popular when the Athenian upper class of the 60’s was entertaining, otherwise known as “Athenian Recipes”*. These were mostly European classics prepared with… Continue Reading
A hotel we stayed in for some days last summer served a few Italian dishes. One night, I ordered a mushroom risotto and did not have more than a couple of bites before the rest of my family plunged into the dish and scarfed it down in no time. We all agreed that the risotto was delicious and it… Continue Reading
If you want a quick, meatless meal, full of vitamins, and taste, try this orzo pasta recipe that was given to me by my mother’s best friend, Litsa (a super cook!). You will love how rich and full this meal is! Ingredients: 2 cups orzo pasta (350 gr) 3/4 pound white mushrooms (about 350 gr),… Continue Reading
