This 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 be served as a side. If you’re sitting there wondering how eggplant could possibly taste good, that is probably because too often it is prepared incorrectly. While well cooked eggplant is “melt-in-your-mouth” divine, incorrectly cooked eggplant tastes “rubbery” and in my opinion is simply inedible. Thankfully, this Mediterranean stewed vegetables recipe…
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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 prefer to bake your Greek fries rather than fry them, that works just as well. What really matters with this recipe is the toppings. The illustrated process steps below will show you how to fry them, if baking, simply skip to the topping section. Ingredients About 4 cups oil for…
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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 than listed in this recipe. Don’t hesitate to do so. Adding the extra time will ensure that your vegetables achieve sufficient “caramelization”. These roasted vegetables can be eaten hot or at room temperature and do well as an entrée served with bread , a side with meat or fish, or…
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Continue ReadingA wonderful attribute of Greek cuisine is its approach to vegetables. They are frequently given center stage and prepared as an entrée rather than a side dish. One of the technics used to achieve this is by stewing the vegetables in an olive oil based tomato sauce. Paired with a thick slice of feta and piece of chunky bread, a notoriously bland vegetable becomes a flavor powerhouse. Ingredients 2 pounds peas 1 medium onion 2 medium carrots 2 potatoes 2-3 tablespoon fresh chopped dill 6 cups water 5 teaspoons tomato paste 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons salt Preparation…