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 […]

Meat sauce in Greece is referred to as Kima (kee-MAH), which is also the word for ground beef. It’s thicker and more like chili in its consistency than a typical Italian Bolognese sauce. There are so many variations of this sauce and every Greek cook puts their own personal spin on the traditional favorite. The beauty of […]

Pasta (called “zymarika” in Greek) are favorites combined with all types of meats and seafood. Greek cooking makes use of many different types of pastas, from small soup pasta to large pasta tubes used to make the famous “pastitsio.” Lamb with Pasta Oven Casserole – Yiouvetsi Pasta with Zucchini & Tomatoes Pasta with Spicy Reddened […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In Greek: μοσχάρι με αρακά, pronounced mohs-HAH-ree meh ah-rah-KAH One of the many favorite stews in a red sauce (kokkinisto), this is a delicious one-pot meal. Pressure cooking the meat produces tender results, even from less expensive cuts. Add a slice of feta cheese on the side and some crusty country bread, and it’s a […]

These ground beef burgers are so simple, yet they are a delicious and quick, satisfying meal. Prepare extra patties for the freezer because they freeze well and are great to keep on hand for busy weeknights. The recipe hails from my Thea Kanella of Platanos, Greece who was kind enough to make them for us […]

In Greek: στιφάδο, pronounced stee-FAH-thoh The key to this recipe is the long cooking time, which brings together the tastes of the beef, onions, garlic, bay leaf, and rosemary. (I’m told that by adjusting the amount of water, this works well in a slow cooker or crockpot – see note below the recipe.) Serve with […]