ORTYKIA ME KOUKIA – ορτυκια με κουκια Quail appear in many varied dishes all over Greece, from the preserved quail so revered in the Mani to the quail-stuffed bread, also from the southern Peloponnesos. From the eastern Aegean, we find another unusual quail dish, in which the tiny birds are stuffed into eggplants (the recipe is included in my first book, The […]

Greek name and pronunciation: maïdanos, μαϊντανός, pronounced my-ee-dah-NOHSS At the market: Bundles of freshly cut parsley or disposable containers of dried parsley leaves and dried parsley seeds are available at the market. Fresh is always preferable since dried parsley quickly loses taste and aroma. Physical characteristics: Parsley has a light, fresh scent and flavor. It […]

In Greek: κοτόπουλο με μήλα, say: koh-TOH-poo-loh meh MEE-lah This easy recipe for chicken with apples calls for tart apples (Granny Smith or other), garlic, and an optional spice mix (try it!) that combine to create a wonderful flavor. The chicken is baked in baking parchment paper. The recipe serves 6-7. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours […]

                  Starting at the head: In Greek: ΚΕΦΑΛΙ Transliteration: kefali Pronunciation: keh-FAH-lee In English: HEAD In Greek: ΛΑΙΜΟΣ Transliteration: laimos Pronunciation: leh-MOHS In English: SCRAG & NECK In Greek: ΣΤΗΘΟΣ Transliteration: stithos Pronunciation: STEE-thohs In English: together with ΚΟΙΛΙΑ BREAST In Greek: ΚΟΤΣΙ Transliteration: kotsi Pronunciation: KOHT-see In English: (FORE)SHANK In Greek: ΜΠΡΙΖΟΛΕΣ Transliteration: brizoles Pronunciation: […]

Starting from the head: In Greek: ΚΕΦΑΛΙ Transliteration: kefali Pronunciation: keh-FAH-lee In English: HEAD / JOWL In Greek: ΣΒΕΡΚΟΣ Transliteration: sverkos Pronunciation: SVER-kohs In English: BLADE SHOULDER / BOSTON BUTT In Greek: ΛΑΙΜΟΣ Transliteration: laimos Pronunciation: leh-MOHS In English: NECK In Greek: ΜΠΡΙΖΟΛΕΣ Transliteration: brizoles Pronunciation: bree-ZOH-les In English: LOIN In Greek: ΣΠΑΛΑ Transliteration: spala Pronunciation: SPAH-lah In English: ARM SHOULDER or PICNIC SHOULDER In […]

In Greek: λαχανικά σχάρας, pronounced lah-HAH-nee-kah SKHAH-rahs A simple matter of sliding pieces of your favorite vegetables onto skewers turns into a fabulous side dish for other grilled foods (or, add more vegetables and make it a complete meal). Ingredients: For 2 skewers per person: ———- 2 medium tomatoes 1 zucchini (Italian squash) 1 yellow […]

Ingredients: 2 kilos of pork meat 2 kilos of Kolokassi (Taro Roots) 1/2 a cup of olive oil 2 onions finely chopped 1 bunch of celery leaves chopped 4 ripped grated tomatoes 1 tbsp of tomato paste 2 lemons Salt and pepper to taste In Cyprus, Taro has been in use since the time of […]

In Greek: λαχανικά σχάρας, pronounced lah-HAH-nee-kah SKHAH-rahs A simple matter of sliding pieces of your favorite vegetables onto skewers turns into a fabulous side dish for other grilled foods (or, add more vegetables and make it a complete meal). Ingredients: For 2 skewers per person: ———- 2 medium tomatoes 1 zucchini (Italian squash) 1 yellow […]