In Greek: καλαμαράκια τηγανητά, pronounced kah-lah-mah-RAHK-yah tee-ghah-nee-TAH Feel comfortable buying frozen whole squid or squid rings at the market to make this dish. If you love it, serve it as a main dish. Ingredients: 2 pounds of small squid flour for dredging olive oil or peanut oil for frying lemon wedges sea salt pepper 1 […]

In Greek: σοφρίτο, pronounced so-FREE-toh This is one of the top dishes recommended to visitors to the Greek island of Corfu (Kerkyra). Serve with rice or potatoes. Cook Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Ingredients: 3 1/3 pounds of round steak, thinly sliced 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 shot glass of vinegar 1 shot glass […]

In Greek: αρνί με αγκινάρες, pronounced ar-NEE meh ahg-kee-NAH-res A Greek classic, this one-pot meal can also be made with kid. Be sure to include bones since they are a traditional part of this dish. The tangy egg-lemon sauce is the crowning touch, and is added just before serving. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes […]

This recipe calls for Halloumi, a fabulous cheese from Cyprus, and one often used in Greek cooking. If you can’t find Halloumi, mozzarella (often recommended as a substitute) has a similar uncooked texture, but less salt, less flavor, and will melt. Feta cheese will soften (not melt), and will change the taste of the dish […]

This recipe for Pork Roast with Roasted Peppers is one way to gather your gang around the table for a nice sit-down meal. Serve with orzo or rice pilaf or any pasta you prefer. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Yield: 6 – 8 servings Ingredients: For the sauce: 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained […]

These zucchini fritters called kolokithokeftethes (koh-loh-kee-thoh-kef-TEH- thes) are a tasty addition to any meze table. Try them as a vegetarian alternative to meatballs or top them with a fresh tzatziki sauce and you just may decide to make them the main meal. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Approximately 25-30 fritters Ingredients: 2 1/4 lbs.(1 kilo) zucchini […]

In Greek, rice is ρύζι, say REE-zee. Nutritionists will say this is the wrong way to make rice because nutrients are lost, but the rice comes out so beautifully every time (and it calls for inexpensive bagged rice) that it’s hard to resist. This recipe is for 1 cup of uncooked rice, making approximately 2 […]

In Greek: αρακάς με αγκινάρες, pronounced ah-rah-KAS meh ah-gkee-NAH-res This recipe is quick and easy to make with frozen peas, frozen artichoke hearts, fresh herbs… and that final touch of lemon juice. It calls for a lot of fresh dill, but if it’s too much for your taste, substitute with 2 tablespoons of fresh or the […]

ORTYKIA PASTA Ingredients: 8 quail Coarse kosher or sea salt Zest of 1 orange, cut into thick strips Extra-virgin olive oil Makes 4 servings Method: 1. Rinse the quail and remove any feathers that still might be attached to the birds. Using a sharp boning knife, butterfly the birds by slitting them slightly down the center, […]

LAGOTO TIS ARCADIAS Ingretients: 2 pounds pork shoulder, with bones, trimmed of fat and cut into stewing pieces 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cinnamon stick 1 small head garlic, cloves peeled 1⁄3 cup red wine vinegar Makes 6 […]