In Greek: κοτόπουλο με κόκκινες πιπεριές, pronounced koh-TOH-poo-loh meh KOH-kee-nes pee-peh-ree-YES This stovetop dish is easy to make, and the combination of tastes is fabulous. Chicken is stewed with sweet red peppers (bell, or corno di toro), white wine, and olive oil. It’s an economical dish and looks beautiful on the table. Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes […]

Anyone familiar with Cajun cooking may recognize the term “dirty rice.” It’s essentially a pilaf flavored with chicken livers or giblets and it is so named because it takes on a brown or “dirty” color. In this recipe, boneless chicken fillets are stuffed with a combination of chicken livers and rice and flavored with plenty […]

In Greek: Brizoles Hirines me Krasi (μπριζόλες χοιρινές με κρασί, pronounced bree-ZOH-less heer-ree-NESS meh krah-SEE) Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Yield: 4-6 servings Pots, Pans, Utensils: apple corer sharp knife measuring cup 2 large heavy-bottomed frying pans or skillets spatula meat fork Ingredients 4-6 pork chops, 1 inch thick 4 ounces of […]

Avga Tyligmena me Kima In Greek: αυγά τυλιγμένα με κιμά, say: ahv-GHAH tee-leeg-MEH-nah me kee-MAH This recipe has two steps: first, make and fry the mini meatloaves, then cook in tomato sauce. The end result is a delightful small main dish portion or large appetizer. These mini loaves go well with potatoes – fried, mashed, […]

In Greek: κουλακλί μαντί, pronounced koo-lahk-LEE mahn-DEE Greek refugees during the last century brought this example of the traditional cuisine of Kappadokia to Greece, and this recipe for minced meat dumplings landed in Kavala in northeastern Greece. Bite-sized dumplings stuffed with minced meat (ground beef) are served with a delicious yogurt and garlic sauce. The […]

In Greek: κεφτεδάκια με πιπεριές, say: kef-teh-THAHK-yah meh pee-peh-ree-YES The meatballs in this recipe for Meatballs in Sauce with Peppers aren’t just made with ground beef (hamburger meat)… they include eggplant! A fabulous tomato sauce with red and green peppers adds to the delightful taste combination. Serve with rice. The recipe serves 6-8. Ingredients: FOR […]

This is a classic Greek style rotisserie leg of lamb. A great meal for any occasion or holiday, such as Easter. This leg of lamb is so good you’ll want to celebrate Tuesday with it. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Total Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 3 pound leg of lamb, boned and tied […]

In Greek: μπιφτέκια αρνίσια με ελιές, say: beef-TEK-yah ar-NEES-yeeah meh ehl-YES This recipe for lamb burgers with olives is quick and easy to make, and the tart taste of black Greek Kalamata olives  gives the burgers an unexpected taste. The recipe makes 8 to 9 small burgers and serves 4. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: […]

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: κόκορας κοκκινιστός, pronounced KOH-koh-rahs koh-kee-nee-STOHS In this recipe, the meat is browned (or “reddened” in Greek) before stewing. The classic combination of cloves and cinnamon give this a unique Greek flavor. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Ingredients: 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 pound rooster, cut in pieces 1 cup of […]