In Greek: αρνί με πατάτες στο φούρνο, pronounced ahr-NEE meh pah-TAH-tes sto FOOR-no This is a lovely dish for an Easter meal or Sunday dinner. Make it into a festive occasion with assorted appetizers, salads, and sides, or just serve it with a salad and cheese for a simpler meal. To increase quantities, figure 1 […]

In Greek: πιπεριές γεμιστές με πλιγούρι, say: pee-peh-reeYES yeh-mee-STES meh plee-GHOO-ree Bulgur’s nutty flavor is a lovely addition to the tastes in this recipe that include tomatoes, fresh parsley and fresh basil. Keep your fresh tomatoes for salads and use canned tomatoes with their juice for the stuffing, and dress up your table with color […]

In Greek: πατάτες γιαχνί, pronounced pah-TAH-tes yahk-NEE This meatless main dish is simple and easy, and a favorite for those cold, blustery days. Serve with crusty bread for the sauce and a side of feta cheese. Add a seasonal salad for a more substantial meal. Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 2/3 cup of olive oil 2 medium onions, diced 3-4 […]

Pies or pitas are a staple of Greek cooking because they make good use of the vegetables and ingredients of the season. A slice of pita with a salad can be lunch or dinner or even an afternoon snack. This pita does not involve Phyllo dough or any crust Phyllo at all. It is super easy […]

In Greek: σάλτσα γιαουρτιού, pronounced SAHLT-sah yee-ah-oort-YOU This is a delightful sauce that is delicious on baked potatoes, and it doubles as a salad dressing. Use it on sandwiches, pita wraps, or wherever your imagination takes you. Ingredients: 16 ounces of thick strained yogurt * 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 […]

There were many foods and beverages consumed in ancient Greece that we might not be anxious to try today, like cheese and garlic added to wine, but no more unusual than at least one of the foods that were considered to be aphrodisiacs. When we think of bulbs, the first thing that comes to mind […]

A specialthy of the coastal city of Kalamata. This dish consists of the rather unusual combination of cod and raisins and is a specialty of the Greek coastal city of Kalamata in the Southern Peloponnese. This dish is quite easy to make and is an excellent mid-week, comfort meal. Ingredients: 1/2 kg of cod (salted, […]

Greek name and pronunciation: zafora or safrani, ζαφορά or σαφράνι, pronounced zah-for-AH or sah-FRAH-nee At the market: Saffron is sold in small packs of threads or in powdered form. Physical characteristics: Dried saffron threads range from orange-red to yellow, are between 1″ – 1.5″ long, and are shaped like pieces of very thin and cooked […]

Greek name and pronunciation: moustartha skoni, μουστάρδα σκόνη, pronounced moo-STAR-thah skoh-nee At the market: Powdered mustard is usually available in small sprinkle-pour spice containers. Physical characteristics: When first milled or ground, mustard flour looks and tastes as bland and white as cornstarch. Ground mustard has no aroma or flavor until liquid is added. In powdered […]

Greek name and pronunciation: Glykaniso, γλυκάνισο, pronounced glee-KAH-nee-so At the market: Dried and ground anise seed are usually available in small disposable bags or in sprinkle-pour bottles. Physical characteristics: Originally from Asia and North Africa, the anise plant grows to between 19.5 and 31.5 inches tall, with leaves that originate at the base of the […]