In Greek: καρμπονάρα στο φούρνο, pronounced kar-boh-NAH-rah stoh FOOR-no What we call “carbonara” in Greece isn’t what you may have eaten in the past. This baked pasta dish is easy to make, bakes in 15-20 minutes, and makes a great family meal. I like to use farfalle pasta (bow-ties) but elbow macaroni works just as […]

In Greek: μακαρόνια με μανιτάρια και μπεϊκον, say: mah-kah-ROHN-yah me mah-nee-TAH-reeyah kai bacon A delightful family meal, add a seasonal salad, bread, and a tart dish like easy marinated peppers for a delicious spread. A great make-ahead dish, this can be prepared the day before and refrigerated until time to bake. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes […]

A quick and easy recipe for pasta with shrimp that’s perfect for a weeknight supper. It’s also a no-fuss Lenten meal. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: 4 – 6 servings Ingredients: 3 tbsp. vegetable oil (plus more for drizzling) 1 large onion, diced 8 oz. (225 g) mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced Zest […]

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In Greek: μακαρόνια με θαλασσινά και ούζο, pronounced mah-kah-ROHN-yah meh thah-lah-see-NAH kay OO-zo Seafood pasta is given a bump up in taste with the addition of the light anise flavoring from the ouzo. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of chives, finely chopped 1/2 cup of olive oil 1/2 pound of shrimp, cleaned and deveined 1/2 pound of […]

In Greek: λαβράκι στο φούρνο σε χαρτί, pronounced lahv-RAH-kee stoh FOOR-noh seh har-TEE Sea bass (lavraki) are stuffed with herbs, bordered top and bottom with tomatoes, then cooked and served wrapped in parchment paper for a fabulous taste and presentation. Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 4 sea bass, about 1 to 1 1/4 pound each […]

In Greek: ψαροκεφτέδες, pronounced psah-roh-kef-TEH-thes A bit of modern Greek, this recipe calls for a batter made with beer. A combination of swordfish and desalinated salt cod, combined with onion and parsley make a fabulous dish. The batter calls for beer and self-rising flour. Serve as a meze, appetizer, or as a main dish. Note: […]

In Greek: αστακός βραστός, say: ah-stah-KOHS vrah-STOHS The lobster generally available in Greece is the spiny lobster – which has no claws – but this recipe for boiled lobster can be made with all varieties. The recipe is easy, simple, and quick. To serve as the main event, calculate one lobster per person. Cook Time: 13 minutes […]

In Greek: κολιός στο φούρνο, pronounced kohl-YOHS stoh FOOR-no A fabulous dinner, this recipe calls for mackerel, potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and spices. When calculating quantities, because fish are sold by the unit, not in parts, the number of fish and potatoes should be the same. Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 3-4 chub […]

In Greek: γαύρος στο φούρνο, pronounced GHAH-vrohs stoh FOOR-noh Throw out any thoughts of very salty little fish that come in cans or packed in salt. This recipe calls for fresh anchovies baked with tomatoes, onion, garlic, wine, and tomatoes. Great as an appetizer or main dish. Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup of […]