In Greek: χοιρινό με θυμάρι και φασκόμιλο, pronounced hee-ree-NO meh thee-MAH-ree kay fahs-KOH-mee-loh The combination of herbs, citrus juices, and wine makes for a delicious dish. The recipe calls for boneless pork loin, orange and lemon juice, white wine, sage, marjoram, and thyme. Prep Time: 3 hours Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 3 hours, 50 minutes Ingredients: 3-3 1/2 pounds of […]

In Greek: χοιρινό με πράσα, pronounced hee-ree-NO meh PRAH-sah Use the pressure cooker for this one. Pork and leeks taste great together and the fennel adds just the right touch. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Ingredients: 4 1/2 pounds of pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks 1 1/3 cups of olive oil 2 […]

In Greek: μπιφτέκια χοιρινά, pronounced beef-TEHK-yah hee-ree-NAH Before the “mad cow” scare, Bobby Bounakis made his burgers with a combination of ground beef and pork; then he changed the recipe. The new recipe, using just the ground pork, was so fabulous, he left it alone and has become famous in my little village and surrounding […]

In Greek: χοιρινό με φασσόλια, pronounced hee-ree-NO meh fahs-SOL-yah This Greek recipe for Pork and Beans is one that reflects a traditional method of cooking: meat and vegetables are prepared separately on the stovetop, then combined and cooked in the oven until the tastes meld. Any type of dried bean works well but, as the […]

Starting from the head: In Greek: ΚΕΦΑΛΙ Transliteration: kefali Pronunciation: keh-FAH-lee In English: HEAD / JOWL In Greek: ΣΒΕΡΚΟΣ Transliteration: sverkos Pronunciation: SVER-kohs In English: BLADE SHOULDER / BOSTON BUTT In Greek: ΛΑΙΜΟΣ Transliteration: laimos Pronunciation: leh-MOHS In English: NECK In Greek: ΜΠΡΙΖΟΛΕΣ Transliteration: brizoles Pronunciation: bree-ZOH-les In English: LOIN In Greek: ΣΠΑΛΑ Transliteration: spala Pronunciation: SPAH-lah In English: ARM SHOULDER or PICNIC SHOULDER In […]

In Greek: αγριογούρουνο κοκκινιστό pronounced ah-ghree-oh-GHOO-roo-no koh-kee-nee-STOH Wild boar meat is generally lean and, once soaked to remove the gamy flavor, is delicious – and can be very tender. I’ve made this dish many, many times, and each time, I’m surprised by how wonderful boar meat tastes in this variation of a traditional tomato-and-oil-based (kokkinisto) […]

In Greek: μπιφτέκια σχάρας, pronounced beef-TEHK-yah SKHAH-rahs A mixture of ground beef and pork makes for fabulous burgers on the grill. This simple and easy recipe calls for parsley and onion and, as usual, these burgers are served with wedges of lemon for those who want the authentic Greek taste. The meat can be made […]

Part apple and part pear, the quince or kydoni (kee-THOH-nee) is basically inedible if consumed raw, but transforms completely when cooked. Once cooked, it takes on a subtly sweet and slightly tart flavor that is especially delicious with pork. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Yield: 6 – 8 Servings Ingredients: 3 large quince, peeled, cored and […]

Our family really enjoys this recipe for grilled pork chops. The marinade will also work well for chicken. Be sure to get chops that are at least 3/4 inch thick so that they won’t cook too quickly and dry out. Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 4-6 pork loin rib chops (about 3/4 inch […]

Serves 4 This is a delicious, light dessert enjoyed in the warmer weathers or after a rich meal of meat dishes or fried fish. Ingredients: 1 litre milk 250 grams sugar 100 grams rice 1 tablespoon of rice flour 3 – 4 teaspoons of vanilla sugar Preparation: First, wash the rice in cold water. Then […]