In Greek: γλώσσα με σταφύλι και κάππαρη, say: GHLOH-sah meh stah-FEE-lee keh KAH-pah-ree This recipe for fillet of sole is quick, easy, and delicious. The sole is seasoned, dredged in flour, and lightly browned. A sauce made with grapes, capers, wine, and herbs tops the fish, adding a lovely light taste that doesn’t overwhelm the […]

n Greek: γλώσσα με σπανάκι, pronounced GLOH-sah meh spah-NAH-kee Fillet of sole on a bed of spinach, baked in a cheese bechamel sauce. This is a delicious and beautiful dish. Choose an oven-to-table baking dish for a lovely presentation. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 2 pounds of spinach, washed and coarsely chopped 2 […]

In Greek: μπεσαμέλ, pronounced beh-sah-MEL This is the basic, medium-thick white sauce used in moussaka and melitzanes papoutsakia (little eggplant shoes). Increasing the ratio of butter and flour to the milk will result in a thicker sauce, and decreasing will make a lighter sauce. Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter […]

In Greek: σουπιές με σπανάκι, pronounced soop-YES meh spah-NAH-kee Use frozen cuttlefish that has already been cleaned and cut into pieces for this recipe if you don’t want to clean the fresh version. Cuttlefish have a stronger taste than squid, and this recipe brings other tastes to the mix that complement it. Cook Time: 1 hour Total […]

In Greek: σουπιές κρασάτες, pronounced soop-YES krah-SAH-tes The ingredients for this sauce are more commonly found in recipes for beef and rabbit stews, but they combine with the taste of cuttlefish to produce a delightful dish that’s a favorite in spring, when fresh cuttlefish abound in the Greek market. It can also be made with […]

In Greek: καλαμάρια γεμιστά, pronounced kah-lah-MAH-reeyah yeh-mee-STAH Whatever your preference – large or small, frozen or fresh – this recipe works with all squid. Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds of cleaned squid 1/2 cup of olve oil 1/2 cup of dry wine (white or red) 3/4 cup of rice (preferably […]

In Greek: παλαμίδα στο φούρνο, pronounced pah-lah-MEE-thah stoh FOOR-no Bonito, a member of the mackerel family, is a favorite at my house. My son is allergic to fish with scales, and bonito has no scales – great for the allergy and much easier to clean! This recipe for baked bonito seasoned with garlic and oregano […]

In Greek: καλαμαράκια γεμιστά, pronounced kah-lah-mah-RAHK-yah yeh-mee-STAH If you like squid, give this recipe a try. There are many variations on the stuffing, and this one adds the delightful taste of raisins. It is a great choice for Sundays during the Greek Orthodox Great Lent when squid, olive oil, and wine are permitted. Cook Time: 50 minutes […]

In Greek: σαρδέλες ριγανάτες, pronounced sar-THEH-les ree-ghah-NAH-tes The hardest part of this recipe may be finding fresh sardines. This is a favorite dish all over Greece, and an easy one to make. The recipe calls for fresh sardines, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2 – 2 […]

In Greek: κολιός στο φούρνο, pronounced kohl-YOHS stoh FOOR-no A fabulous dinner, this recipe calls for mackerel, potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and spices. When calculating quantities, because fish are sold by the unit, not in parts, the number of fish and potatoes should be the same. Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 3-4 chub […]