Greek shrimp saganaki is prepared using the popular pepper and onion tomato sauce. The recipe is straightforward and the saganaki can be eaten with rice, pasta, or on its own with some bread to sop up the sauce. That’s right, when your food includes sauce this good, I say, sop…
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Continue ReadingCretan dakos is traditionally prepared using barley rusks, which you can buy from specialty Greek shops or online. We use our homemade bread recipe, which is hearty, and when toasted holds up to the moisture of the grated tomato. Summertime is a wonderful time to prepare this dish, when tomatoes are in season…
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Continue ReadingMmm… french fries, who doesn’t love french fries! Top them with feta and oregano and you’ve got addictively delicious Greek fries! If my kids could eat Greek meatballs and fries every day of the week, they would. And my mother-in-law gladly enables this excess during our summer visits. If you…
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Continue ReadingThese zucchini feta fritters are a great appetizer or finger food on a hot summer day. The saltiness of the feta and the freshness of the mint, combine with the zucchini to make a delicious and refreshing treat. Since discovering this recipe, it has become a summer staple in our home. These…
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Continue ReadingThese fried meatballs known as “keftedes” in Greece are particularly popular with children. They have a crunchy exterior with a moist and “fluffy” interior and can be served as is or added to tomato sauce to create a version of spaghetti and meatballs. Consider making a big batch and freezing the…