Greek name and pronunciation: Kari, κάρι, pronounced KAH-ree At the market: Curry powder is available in small resealable containers. Curry leaves are available only in countries in which the curry tree grows. Fresh curry leaves quickly lose their fragrance after harvesting, and for that reason are not suitable for long-distance transportation and international marketing. Physical […]

Greek name and pronunciation: Colianthro, κολίανδρο, pronounced koh-LEE-ahn-throh (hard th, rhymes with “dough”) At the market: Coriander seeds are available in sealed packs. Pour-and-shake containers of ground coriander are sometimes available, but it is recommended to buy the seeds and grind them yourself. Physical characteristics: When these rounded seeds are crushed with a mortar and […]

Allspice – Bahari Anise – Glikanisos Cardamom – Kardamo Cinnamon – Kanela Cloves – Garifalo Coriander – Coliandros Cumin – Kymino Curry – Kari Ginger – Piperoriza Hot Peppers – Kafteres piperies Mahlab – Mahlepi Mastic – Mastiha Mustard Powder – Moustarda skoni Pepper – Piperi Saffron – Safora or Safrani Sumac – Soumaki Vanilla – Vanilia    

Greek name and pronunciation: Glykaniso, γλυκάνισο, pronounced glee-KAH-nee-so At the market: Dried and ground anise seed are usually available in small disposable bags or in sprinkle-pour bottles. Physical characteristics: Originally from Asia and North Africa, the anise plant grows to between 19.5 and 31.5 inches tall, with leaves that originate at the base of the […]

In Greek: λαχανοντολμάδες ορφανά, pronounced lah-hah-no-dol-MAH-thes or-fah-NAH The word “orphana” means “orphaned” and in Greek cooking, usually means a dish that can be made with meat, but in this case is made without. Cabbage is a favorite winter food, and this meatless recipe is delightful and a Lenten favorite. These cabbage rolls are delicious as […]

In greek: Κρητικη Κρεατοπιτα Ingredients for 8 portions: 1 kilo of fat free lamb meat 1 teacup of water 1/2 a kilo Cretan mizithra or anthotyro (ricotta cheese) Cream of milk 1 egg Cumin or spearmint Salt and pepper to taste Sesame seeds Dough ingredients: 4 teacups of flour 1 teacup of fresh butter 2 eggs […]

Greek : Αρχαίες τσιπούρες με τυρί και λάδι Serves / Yields : 4 persons INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ kg gilt – head bream fish 225 gr pecorino romano cheese 3 spoons olive oil 1 tea spoon salt 1 tea spoon cumin METHOD: Clean the fish and scrape the scales carefully. Remove head and tail. Mash the […]

Ingredients: 500 g calves’ liver, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, mashed, 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1/2 cup sweet, red wine 2 lamb cauls salt, pepper 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 cup olive oil Method: Saute the onion and garlic in half the olive oil. Add the chopped liver, parsley, and cumin. Saute for another 2-3 […]

Ingredients: 1 medium chicken, quartered 2 large red onions +1 clove garlic, roasted whole 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup honey 500 g green onions, finely chopped 5 chicken livers, chopped and sauteed 2 tbsp black raisins 1 tsp cumin seeds, coarsely crushed 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup firm pomegranate seeds 150 g haloumi (traditional […]