This spinach and rice recipe known in Greek as “spanakorizo”, is one of the recipes that I am most often asked to share. It tastes as delicious as it is easy to make and my children are wild about it. You can enjoy this dish as an entrée topped with…
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Continue ReadingBeef stew with tomato gravy or beef “kokkinisto” is a wonderfully hearty and flavorful dish. What may strike you when reading the ingredients is the fact that the recipe calls for a small amount of cinnamon. As odd as it may seem, the cinnamon is what takes this dish from good to…
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Continue ReadingCauliflower; sure, you’ve seen it served on vegetable platers, in salads, side dishes, and soups, but have you ever thought of it as a main dish? That’s right, in our home, we don’t just like cauliflower, we eat it by the plateful! You’re probably wondering how cauliflower alone could sustain…
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Continue ReadingThis lamb shank fricassée is sure to delight anyone who enjoys lamb. The meat is fall off the bone tender and the flavors from the dill and greens are a nice change from the traditional lamb roasts and stews. While this specific recipe uses lamb shanks, the fricassée can also…
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Continue ReadingIn the world of small fish, it doesn’t get better than fresh fried anchovies. They are delicious! Unfortunately, given that fresh anchovies can be difficult to find, many don’t have a chance to enjoy them. Having told the story of our dinners in Katakolo, I wanted to share our family’s recipe for fried…
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Continue ReadingThis mediterranean stewed vegetables recipe is known in Greece as “Tourlou”. The stars of this recipe are the green beans and eggplant. Combined with the zucchini and potatoes, this dish is hearty enough to be eaten on its own with a thick slice of feta and some bread, and light enough to…
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Continue ReadingGreek 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 ReadingWhile preparing stuffed grape leaves is somewhat labor intensive, enjoying a fresh batch far exceeds anything you’ll take from a can. There are many different types of stuffing recipes, some call for pine nuts, others are vegetarian. Our family recipe is a combination of rice and ground beef. Another bonus…
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Continue ReadingThis garlic roasted pork shoulder recipe is so easy, it’s my go-to pork recipe. Not only is the preparation a breeze, it can be cooked in the oven or the slow-cooker, which is a huge perk when you’re looking for a homecooked meal but have a busy day ahead. While…
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Continue ReadingGreek roasted vegetables known as “briam” is a delicious way to enjoy summer vegetables. As the zucchinis, tomatoes, onions, and garlic, bake, they caramelize, creating depth of flavor. Depending on the water content of the vegetables, the zucchinis in particular, you may need to bake the briam for more time…