In Greek: γεμιστά με αμυγδαλώψηχα, pronounced yeh-mee-STAH meh ah-meegh-thah-LOHP-see-hah This recipe for Stuffed Vegetables (yemista) uses crushed roasted almonds in the filling, which give a wonderful flavor to the vegetables – and a wonderful aroma while cooking! Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 large green bell peppers 5 medium zucchini + 1 small […]

In Greek: κολοκυθάκια με δυόσμο pronounced koh-loh-kee-THAH-keeyah meh thee-OHZ-moh The two-step process of first lightly frying the zucchini then baking it with added ingredients is often found in Greek zucchini recipes as it softens the zucchini and gives it an opportunity to absorb some of the olive oil. Like many Greek vegetable dishes, this can […]

Spitikos Domatopoltos In Greek: σπιτικός ντοματοπολτός, say: spee-tee-KOHS doh-mah-toh-pol-TOHS This recipe for homemade tomato paste has few ingredients, is very easy, but will take quite a while. The results are certainly worth the time! Make sure the tomatoes are overripe (just before they really have to be thrown out) to get the best outcome. Ingredients: […]

1) A Pasta Maker This is the pasta machine I use to roll out phyllo dough. It’s very simple and clamps to a table or work surface. I put a folded towel underneath so the work surface doesn’t get scratched. This pasta machine has 10 thickness settings from 1 (thickest) to 10 (thinnest), and makes […]

INGREDIENTS: 4 portobello mushrooms 150gr gouda (grated) 2 slices bacon (cut in half) olive oil 100gr feta cheese 1 small tomato, cut in cubes salt, pepper, oregano METHOD: In a bowl, add the feta cheese and with a fork grate it. Add some salt, pepper, oregano and stir the mixture. Remove the stem from the […]

In Greek: φρουτοσαλάτα, pronounced froo-toh-sah-LAH-tah A simple combination of favorite seasonal fruits, this recipe is a summer favorite. In Greece, fruit and fruit salads are a favorite ending to a meal, and can also eaten as a snack or light meal. Serve with your favorite cheeses. Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 Golden Delicious apples […]

Tender grilled eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, and potatoes are tossed with Greek vinaigrette and topped with a bit of crumbled Feta cheese for a little extra zing. This is a great Summer side dish or light vegetarian main course. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: 4 – 6 servings Ingredients: Olive oil for brushing vegetables […]

PASTELLI The Peloponnesos used to produce enough sesame to cover its needs for the production of one of its most famous local confections, pastelli. The sesame-seed brittle is a sweet whose roots clearly go back to the seed-and-honey and nut-and-honey desserts of the ancients. In these parts the confection is bound indelibly to one old local producer, Pastelli Lambo, who has a […]

In greek LALANGIA i TIGANIDES These are the signature fritters of the southern Peloponnesos, piled high in bakeries and sweet shops, made at home around Christmas, and savored with either honey or grated cheese. They are made with a basic bread dough, leavened with homemade starter. It is a process that requires some time, but overall it is easy. Makes about […]

In Greek: ντοματόσουπα με λάδι, pronounced doh-mah-TOH-soo-pah meh LAH-thee This is a favorite soup in my home on rainy days. We serve it with grated kefalotyri (good substitutes are pecorino and parmesan). Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients: 1 2/3 pounds of ripe tomatoes 1 stalk of wild celery or Chinese celery (or 1 […]