by elenisaltas | Jul 15, 2018 | Eleni's Recipes, Uncategorized
Every March 25th my friends and I celebrate Greek Independence Day with a festive get together. We eat a delicious Greek meal that includes all of the favorites from salads to dessert and everything in between. And, when we can find good salt cod, we make bakaliaros...
by elenisaltas | May 11, 2018 | Greek recipes, main courses
Yemista (or Gemista) is a Greek word meaning “to be stuffed with.” You may have grown up just calling it stuffed tomatoes or peppers, or zucchini. Many chefs and amateur cooks have created their own take on this traditional Greek dish, finding that most of the variety...
by elenisaltas | Feb 16, 2018 | Greek recipes, main courses, Uncategorized
I can’t seem to get enough of pork celery avgolemono. Literally, I can’t get enough of it. (Hint: Mom, when you read this please feel free to make a batch). A chunky stew, pork celery avgolemono consists of bites of tender pork and celery, plus leeks and seasonings,...
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 | Nov 16, 2017 | Eleni's Recipes, Greek recipes, other recipes
Melomakarona Greek christmas cookies By: Eleni Saltas Step into any Greek home at Christmas time, especially my yiayia’s, and you can’t miss the sweet scents of baklava, kourabiedes, and melomakarona baking in the oven. Those desserts are made year-round,...
