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 […]

In Greek: λαχανοντολμάδες ορφανά, pronounced lah-hah-no-dol-MAH-thes or-fah-NAH The word “orphana” means “orphaned” and in Greek cooking, usually means a dish that can be made with meat, but in this case is made without. Cabbage is a favorite winter food, and this meatless recipe is delightful and a Lenten favorite. These cabbage rolls are delicious as […]

In Greek: λαχανοντολμάδες, pronounced lah-hah-no-dol-MAH-thes Stuffed cabbage with ground beef and rice are covered with a traditional egg and lemon (avgolemono) sauce. Conventional Greek wisdom is that the best cabbage can be found after the first frost, so all versions of stuffed cabbage are winter favorites. In Northern Greece, stuffed cabbage called yiaprakia(γιαπράκια, say: yah-PRAHK-yah), are […]

In greek: Spetsofai The choice of peppers is yours, but unless the sausage is extremely mild, red bell peppers are always a good choice. For mild sausage, try Greek pepperoncini or other mildly hot pepper. In this recipe, I used our local homemade sausage which has enough spice to make my eyes water, so I […]

Ingredients: 1 Kilo Lamb (on the bone) 3 Spring onions, roughly chopped 1 –2 tbsp. Olive Oil 900 gm Fresh Spinach 2 tbsp. Fresh Chopped Dill 1 Egg Salt to taste Juice of a Lemon Serves 4 – 6  Method: Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan and add the lamb and spring onions. Brown for […]

Ingredients: 1 1/2 kilo snails 1 large bunch fennel 4 potatoes, quartered 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 3 tablespoons red wine 3/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Method: Place the snails in a deep bowl filled with tepid water and cover with a dish. Allow them to […]

Makes about 30 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil ½ onion, finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 fresh red birdseye chillies, seeded and finely chopped (or use any mild chilli) 500 grams minced lamb ½ teaspoon ground allspice ¼ teaspoon cayenne, or to taste 1 tablespoon tomato paste 200 ml chicken stock 25 […]

Ingredients: 12 md. globe artichokes 1 slice lemon 3 tbsp. flour (optional) 1/2 cup chopped scallions, whites only 1/4 cup olive or other oil 1 lemon, juice of 3 cups water Salt Freshly ground white pepper 2 tbsp. finely chopped dill 3 tsp. cornflour Cold water 2 eggs Chopped dill, for garnish Method: Wash artichokes […]

Soutsoukakia ‘The Mediterranean diet is currently considered by Nutritionists as a modus vivende that endows people with longevity and sound health, with Crete at its epicentre, as supported by research conducted on an international scale.’ These cumin-flavoured meatballs may be casseroled or oven-baked with potatoes – here is the oven version. Ingredients: 500g minced meat (lamb […]

Ingredients: 1-2 Pinch Cinnamon (To Taste) 1-2 Pinch Clove (To Taste) 2 Whole Green Onions (Finely Chopped) 4-6 oz Olive Oil 1 Whole Orange peels (Grated) 2 Tablespoon Parsley (Finely Chopped) 6 Whole Partridges 2-3 Medium Tomatoes (Finely CHopped) Method: Clean the partridges very well. Fry the partridges and the onions in the oil for […]