Part apple and part pear, the quince or kydoni (kee-THOH-nee) is basically inedible if consumed raw, but transforms completely when cooked. Once cooked, it takes on a subtly sweet and slightly tart flavor that is especially delicious with pork. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Yield: 6 – 8 Servings Ingredients: 3 large quince, peeled, cored and […]

BAKALIARO PLAKI Ingredients: 1 piece salt cod fillet, about 2 pounds 1⁄2 to 2⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, to taste 11⁄2 pounds red onions, chopped 2 to 3 garlic gloves, to taste, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste, diluted with 1⁄4 cup water 1 cup dark raisins 1 cinnamon stick 10 to 15 whole cloves, to taste […]

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GITHA STI FATHO Ingretients: 21⁄2 pounds goat meat (shoulder, bone in), cut into large stewing pieces 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds small boiling onions (about 1 inch in diameter), peeled 10 cloves garlic, peeled 3 small cinnamon sticks 20 allspice berries 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 3 to 4 fresh rosemary sprigs, to taste 3 bay leaves Salt and freshly […]

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 small sprig of rosemary 1 kg tender beef, cut into large cubes 900 ml water 2 tablespoons tomato puree salt and black pepper 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4-6 tablespoons vegetable oil 700 gr. small onions (the pickling size), peeled and left whole 1 small glass red wine 5 […]