In Greek: κοτόπουλο φούρνου, pronounced koh-TOH-poo-loh FOOR-noo Easy to make and delicious, the combination of oregano, garlic, and lemon juice marks this as a Greek classic. Cook Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 chicken, approx. 3 1/2 pounds, cut in half 3 1/4 pounds of potatoes, peeled, quartered juice of 2 medium lemons sea […]

In Greek: μπιφτέκια με πατάτες στο φούρνο, pronounced beef-TEK-yah meh pah-TAH-tes stoh FOOR-no The beer in the burger mix adds a deightful flavor to the burgers which are cooked on top of the potatoes in the oven for a fabulous one-dish family meal. Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Ingredients: For the burgers: 2 – […]

Pot roasted leg of lamb with garlic and cheese INGREDIENTS:  for 6 people 2 legs of lamb on the bone, approx. 2 kg 3 cloves of garlic 80gr. sheep’s milk hard cheese, like pecorino or Cretan graviera olive oil, salt, pepper DIRECTIONS: Wash the legs thoroughly and pat dry with kitchen towels. Ask your butcher […]

In Greek: κουνέλι γεμιστό, pronounced koo-NEH-lee yeh-mee-STO Olives, capers, and rosemary mark this fabulous recipe for whole roasted stuffed rabbit. Prep time includes 4 hours of a vinegar bath to remove any gamey taste, and the final dish is fabulous! Prep Time: 4 hours Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 5 hours, 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 dressed rabbit, about 4 – […]

I like to make this recipe with a leg of lamb because it makes such a pretty dish on the table, but it can also be made with lamb roasts. This is an easy dish to make, tastes delicious, and the aroma is wonderful. The key to the recipe is the fresh herbs. Ingredients: 1 […]

 This is a popular mezé, or appetizer, in Greek cuisine, usually enjoyed with a slowly sipped drink before dinner. Ingredients: 10 peppers, cut in half, stem and seeds removed (have a combination of colors, such as red, green, yellow or orange) 1 head garlic, split in half horizontally, no need to peel it, but remove the excess skin […]

Original Recipe Assaturas: Apicius, #220 Assaturas: Mirtae siccae bacam extenteratam cum cumino, pipere, melle, liquamine, defrito et oleo teres et fervefactum amulas. Carnem elixam sale subassatam perfundis, piper aspargis et inferes. For Roasted Meat: Crush dried, pitted myrtle berries with cumin, pepper, honey, garum, defrutum, and oil; heat and thicken with starch. Boil the meat and then roast […]

Original Recipe Apicius, #268 Assaturam: Assam a furno simplicent salis plurimo conspersam cum melle inferes. Roasted Meat: The meat is roasted plain in the oven, sprinkled generously with salt. Serve with honey. [Giacosa, p. 88] Ingredients: 2-3 pounds beef roast 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 cup honey, divided Preparation Steps: Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Sprinkle […]

Roasted Chicken with Eggplant and Spinach marries the earthy flavors of eggplant, garlic, spinach, and chicken, which are simmered in their own wine-infused juices. Pair this with your favorite rice pilaf or potatoes for an easy weeknight meal. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Yield: 6 – 8 servings Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into […]

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 […]