by elenisaltas | Jun 22, 2018 | Greek recipes, mezes, Uncategorized
The first time I prepared a dish for a large crowd, I had the jitters. The Taste of Greece, a fun, food fundraiser for our Greek Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, Utah, annually draws nearly 500 attendees who are ready and willing to sample common Greek fare, all...
by elenisaltas | Dec 16, 2017 | Greek recipes, mezes, Uncategorized
Pan Fried Olives By: Eleni Saltas Simple can be so beautiful. In my Greek home, a warm plate of PAN-FRIED OLIVES resembles a work of art. My dad was served this appetizer years ago, and since then he has modified it to his own liking, mostly by just adding different...
by elenisaltas | Dec 2, 2017 | Greek recipes, main courses, mezes
recipe Bouyiourdi (Spicy Baked Feta) By: Eleni Saltas BOUYIOURDI puts the E in easy and will stand out in any dinner spread. This popular Greek meze comes from Thessaloniki, a cosmopolitan seaside city in Northern Greece, and gives me yet another reason to visit one...
by elenisaltas | Apr 11, 2017 | Dips, Greek recipes, main courses, mezes
Santorini is known as the beautiful Greek island with white-washed homes, marbled streets, blue domes and dazzling views. Situated perfectly in the Aegean Sea, it boasts some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the world. Santorini is a must visit. Besides the...
by elenisaltas | Dec 15, 2016 | Greek recipes, main courses, mezes
recipe Dakos (Cretan Rusk) By: Eleni Saltas Of all the different regional foods I’ve tried along my travels in Greece, Cretan cuisine is by far my favorite. From the most rural villages to cities like Chania, you’ll find dishes layered with fresh herbs, cheese,...
