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 […]

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: χταπόδι στη σχάρα, pronounce khtah-PO-thee stee SKHAH-rah It’s a classic image that comes to mind when many think of Greece: sitting under an umbrella by the seaside, with ouzo or wine and a plate of freshly grilled octopus. It’s delicious, and you can create the same atmosphere at home. Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Total […]

In Greek: ψάρι στα κάρβουνα, pronounced PSAH-ree stah KAR-voo-nah Greece has always been famous for its seafood, and for the simplicity of recipes that showcase the natural taste, rather than mask it. Grilled fish is a favorite all over the country and a specialty of the islands and coastal areas. Favorite fish (and seafood) for […]

In Greek: παλαμίδα στο φούρνο, pronounced pah-lah-MEE-thah stoh FOOR-no Bonito, a member of the mackerel family, is a favorite at my house. My son is allergic to fish with scales, and bonito has no scales – great for the allergy and much easier to clean! This recipe for baked bonito seasoned with garlic and oregano […]

In Greek: ξιφίας στο φούρνο, pronounced ksee-FEE-ahs stoh FOOR-noh A delicious dish, swordfish steaks are marinated in a simple combination of lemon juice, olive oil, and mustard, then baked with garlic, parsley, and seasonings. Prep Time: 4 hours Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 4 hours, 50 minutes Ingredients: 2 – 2 1/2 pounds of swordfish steaks (about 4-5 pieces about 1 […]

The term plaki (plah-KEE) in Greek is used to describe a dish that is usually cooked with olive oil, tomatoes, and vegetables in the oven. For example you can have beans “plaki” style or in this case a baked fish plaki.The recipe works well with any firm white fish – cod, tilapia, halibut, haddock, or whatever type you […]

In Greek: μπριζόλες μοσχαρίσιες, pronounced bree-ZO-les mos-hah-REE-seeyes (singular: brizola, plural: brizoles) In Greece, butchers use the French style of cutting meat, and ribeyes are cut with the bone in, but boneless ribeyes work equally well. The recipe calls for a traditional beef marinade, and an oil and lemon basting sauce. Whether cooked on the grill or […]

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 […]