Stuffed in pies, beaten and transformed into a dip, topped on a salad, or drizzled plain with olive oil, feta finds a way to tables no matter the time of day. There’s really no wrong way to enjoy Greece’s most beloved cheese. One of my favorite feta focused dishes is coated in sesame seeds, fried … Continue reading Fried Feta with Sesame Seeds
I am excited to share I was asked to talk about the upcoming Salt Lake City Greek Festival on KUTV2 while cooking one of my favorite Greek dishes, Bouyiordi. I was interviewed by KUTV's Fresh Living Hosts, and later cooked alongside Chef Bryan Woolley, an American celebrity chef. Find more of his wonderful recipes at: http://cookingwithchefbryan.com/ … Continue reading Talking Greek Food and Festival on KUTV
Roka (arugula) is one of the most underestimated leafy greens, despite packing lots of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It’s numerous health benefits are well known. Arugula is native to the Mediterranean and is definitely a green that should be added to more plates worldwide. The Greeks eat plenty of arugula as a “Roka Salata” and … Continue reading Roka (Arugula Salad)
Twirling long strands of spaghetti around a fork is one of my guilty pleasures. Every time I eat a plate of spaghetti I get some sweet satisfaction. It’s an added bonus when the spaghetti has been prepared with a creamy garlic butter sauce and covered with two of my favorite types of cheese, grated mizithra … Continue reading Greek Spaghetti
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, vegetables, and plenty of olive oil—these key ingredients create simple but flavorful dishes. One of the best representations … Continue reading Dakos (Cretan Rusk)
Everything tastes better in Greece. Maybe it’s because when I’m there I can take the time to sit back, sip some Greek coffee and savor the food. Or maybe it is because the tomatoes truly are juicier, the fish is always more fresh, and all the pites (pies) are locally baked. Whatever it is, whenever … Continue reading Make Your Own Cheese
