Before taking a bite out of this blog, there are a few things you should know about melitzanosalata. First, it’s a mouthful to pronounce, as I’m sure you’ve already noticed. (It’s pronounced meh-lee-tza-no-sah-LAH-ta). Second, although melitzanosalata translates into “eggplant salad” it can also pass as a dip or a spread. Finally, melitzanosalata is not only … Continue reading Melitzanosalata (Eggplant Salad)
Dolmades are a bite-sized dish made from either grape or cabbage leaves and stuffed with all the goods—rice, meat, and plenty of herbs. What makes dolmades so wonderful is their versatility. Dolmades can be topped with a tomato sauce or avgolemeno (egg-lemon sauce), left plain with a generous amount of lemon on top or even … Continue reading Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
The greatest debate in all of Greece is this: who makes the best koulourakia? Since we all know what’s good for us, the only correct answer to that is our own yiayia (grandma) does. So, if you’re Greek, please don’t read any further because this recipe isn’t for you. You will hate me. You will … Continue reading Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookie)
Santorini is known as the beautiful Greek island with whitewashed homes and fences set against the Mediterranean Sea, creating some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the world. Santorini is a must visit. Besides the stunning beauty, Santorini is also known throughout Greece as producing the best yellow split peas. Tavernas all over the island … Continue reading Fava (Yellow Split Pea Puree)
This blog is all about learning, and eating, as many Greek recipes as possible. But there’s one recipe I’ve put off learning—manestra. Manestra (better known as kritharaki in Greece) is a Greek dish made with orzo in a tasty tomato sauce and is one of my favorite Greek dishes. My yiayia (grandma) makes me a batch … Continue reading Yiayia’s Manestra (Kritharaki)
Here’s one dish I don’t get enough of (and wish I did)—shrimp saganaki. I don’t make it very often since discovering my older brother, Pete, is allergic to shrimp and other shellfish. I will not be the one to send him into anaphylactic shock. I care for my brother’s well-being and I’m somewhat upset with … Continue reading Shrimp Saganaki
My whole life, I’ve randomly craved a specific food or cuisine only to indulge in it for days or even weeks. A couple of years ago I went complete left field of Greek cuisine and made stir-fry every other day. Another time it was protein pancakes. Now it’s mushroom everything. Whenever I dine I order … Continue reading Stifado me Manitaria (Mushroom Stifado)
