ITHAKIANO PILAFI ME ENA KEFALI SKORDO I took a couple of liberties with this old Ithacan dish. First, believe it or not, I reduced the amount of garlic from one head per serving to one head for 4 servings. The garlic is poached first, an old Greek method for ridding it of its bitter edge. I also replaced the […]

GARIDES PILAFI ME KARI A strange and very un-Greek recipe, since this unusual dish has existed in Ithaca for the last three decades. It is the product of two historical forces—the British domination of the island from the end of the nineteenth century to the middle of the twentieth and the economic circumstances that forced husbands, brothers, and sons to take […]

This recipe for Lentil and Rice Pilaf features the versatile brown lentil and pairs it with savory herbs, spices, and densely nutritious Kale. If Kale is unavailable, you can substitute another leafy green such as Swiss Chard. This recipe also meets the strictest fasting restrictions because it does not contain any oil, meat, or dairy. […]

In Greek: αρνί με πιλάφι στο φούρνο, pronounced ar-NEE meh pee-LAH-fee stoh FOOR-noh This easy oven casserole is a great choice for a family meal. It can also be made with other meat – chicken, beef, pork, and even liver. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds of lamb or […]

Igredients: 1/3 cup Greek extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion 1/2 tsp. ground coriander seeds 1 cup large orzo 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup fresh tomato juice 250 gr. (about 1/2 pound) sea snails, cleaned 3 Tbsp. mandarin or tangerine juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup […]

Ingredients: 2 bunches of fresh spinach 1 cup of rise of choice 1/2 a cup of parsley finely chopped 3-4 spring onions finely chopped 1/4 cup of lemon juice 1/4 cup of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste The ingredients given are to serve 5-6 people. Adjust accordingly. Method: Place the rise in a […]

Ingredients: 1 cup of rice 2 cups of hot water or broth (in place of broth mix) 1 tbsp of chicken broth mix (in place of broth) 1 medium size onion very finely chopped 1 red pepper very finely chopped 1 celery stick very finely chopped 2-3 tbsp of olive oil Salt and pepper to […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of mussels 1 onion finely chopped 1-2 clove of garlic minced 1 shot of ouzo 1/2 bunch dill finely chopped 1 pepper cut in small pieces 1 1/2 cup rice 3 cups water 6 tbsp of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 lemons cut in quarters for garnishment The recipe […]

Σαλιγκαρια με Πλιγουρι Ingredients for 4 portions: 25-30 snails 2 onions 1 big ripped tomato grated 1 cup of olive oil 1 cup of crushed wheat 3 cups of water 2 tsp of salt 1/2 tsp red pepper Method: Place the snails in a big baking pan and “feed” them for 2 days with flour […]

The simple Sunday and festive meal eaten in most of the Peloponnesos and elsewhere. Ingredients: 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 21/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into large stewing pieces Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup long-grain rice Juice of 1 lemon 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 […]