In Greek: σάλτσα ντομάτας, pronounced SAHLT-sah doh-MAH-tas This is a fabulous sauce to serve with pasta, rice, or potatoes. Make large quantities, allow to cool, stir well to mix oil (oil rises to the top), and freeze to use later. Add variety with vegetables of your choice such as zucchini and artichokes. Cook Time: 40 minutes Total […]

In Greek: γαρίδες με φέτα στο φούρνο pronounced ghah-REE-thes meh FEH-ta sto FOOR-no Layered rice, shrimp, and feta cheese, sprinkled with dill, and covered with tomatoes make this an easy, tasty, and attractive oven-to-table recipe that serves six. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup of chopped onion 4-6 tablespoons of butter 4 […]

In Greek: χταπόδι πιλάφι, pronounced khtah-PO-thee pee-LAH-fee This can be made without the tomato; I add it so the dish isn’t quite so bland looking. Either way, it doesn’t taste bland and is a great entree, side dish, or first course. Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 4 1/2 pounds of octopus, fresh or frozen (defrosted) […]

In Greek: ψαρόσουπα, pronounced psah-ROH-soo-pah Red snapper is a great fish to choose for soup because it doesn’t fall apart and has a wonderful taste to impart to the vegetables. This recipe uses a traditional Greek oil-and-lemon sauce (latholemono) for the vegetables and fish, and rice is added to the soup. It’s a delicious and […]

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 […]

Ingredients : 1 about 4 lbs. Chicken 8 cups, boiling Water 1 Onion 1 Carrots 1 stalk Celery 1 tablespoon Salt 6 tablespoons Rice Egg and Lemon Sauce Preparation: Clean and wash fowl and place in a large saucepan. Add boiling water, carrot, onion, and celery; cover and simmer gently over a low heat for […]

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: 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: καλαμαράκια γεμιστά με αγκινάρες, say: kah-lah-mah-RAHK-yah yeh- mee-STAH meh ah-gkee-NAH-res Artichoke hearts, rice, and a fabulous range of herbs make up the stuffing for small squid (calamari). Served with a lovely garlicky skorthalia on the side, crisp salad, and plenty of Greek olives, it makes a delightful meal. Ingredients: 3 to 3 1/2 pounds of small squid […]

This is a classic Greek shrimp dish, marrying the flavors of sauteed shrimp with tomatoes, Feta cheese, and a hint of Ouzo to awaken the palate. You can make the sauce ahead and simply add and cook the shrimp when you are ready to serve.I like to serve this on a bed of sauteed spinach with a simple […]