In Greek: μακαρονάδα του ψαρά, pronounced mah-kah-ro-NAH-thah too psah RAH This is a lovely dish, perfect for entertaining. Hot peppers give it a bit of a bite. Penne pasta seems to work best, but it can be made with the pasta of choice. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 pound of squid, […]

In Greek: ψαρόσουπα, pronounced psah-ROH-soo-pah Red snapper is a great fish to choose for soup because it doesn’t fall apart and has a wonderful taste to impart to the vegetables. This recipe uses a traditional Greek oil-and-lemon sauce (latholemono) for the vegetables and fish, and rice is added to the soup. It’s a delicious and […]

In Greek: μπουρδέτο, pronounced boor-THEH-toh (hard “th”) Bourthetto (bourdetto, bourdeto) is delicious made with tope (shark), cod or haddock, or scorpion fish (red or black), but those in the know say black is best. So here it is. Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 5 black scorpion fish 4 medium onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon of […]

In Greek: γλώσσα με σταφύλι και κάππαρη, say: GHLOH-sah meh stah-FEE-lee keh KAH-pah-ree This recipe for fillet of sole is quick, easy, and delicious. The sole is seasoned, dredged in flour, and lightly browned. A sauce made with grapes, capers, wine, and herbs tops the fish, adding a lovely light taste that doesn’t overwhelm the […]

n Greek: γλώσσα με σπανάκι, pronounced GLOH-sah meh spah-NAH-kee Fillet of sole on a bed of spinach, baked in a cheese bechamel sauce. This is a delicious and beautiful dish. Choose an oven-to-table baking dish for a lovely presentation. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 2 pounds of spinach, washed and coarsely chopped 2 […]

In Greek: μπεσαμέλ, pronounced beh-sah-MEL This is the basic, medium-thick white sauce used in moussaka and melitzanes papoutsakia (little eggplant shoes). Increasing the ratio of butter and flour to the milk will result in a thicker sauce, and decreasing will make a lighter sauce. Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter […]

In Greek: σουπιές με σπανάκι, pronounced soop-YES meh spah-NAH-kee Use frozen cuttlefish that has already been cleaned and cut into pieces for this recipe if you don’t want to clean the fresh version. Cuttlefish have a stronger taste than squid, and this recipe brings other tastes to the mix that complement it. Cook Time: 1 hour Total […]

In Greek: σουπιές κρασάτες, pronounced soop-YES krah-SAH-tes The ingredients for this sauce are more commonly found in recipes for beef and rabbit stews, but they combine with the taste of cuttlefish to produce a delightful dish that’s a favorite in spring, when fresh cuttlefish abound in the Greek market. It can also be made with […]

In Greek: καλαμάρια γεμιστά, pronounced kah-lah-MAH-reeyah yeh-mee-STAH Whatever your preference – large or small, frozen or fresh – this recipe works with all squid. Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds of cleaned squid 1/2 cup of olve oil 1/2 cup of dry wine (white or red) 3/4 cup of rice (preferably […]

In Greek: παλαμίδα στο φούρνο, pronounced pah-lah-MEE-thah stoh FOOR-no Bonito, a member of the mackerel family, is a favorite at my house. My son is allergic to fish with scales, and bonito has no scales – great for the allergy and much easier to clean! This recipe for baked bonito seasoned with garlic and oregano […]