This recipe for Lentil and Rice Pilaf features the versatile brown lentil and pairs it with savory herbs, spices, and densely nutritious Kale. If Kale is unavailable, you can substitute another leafy green such as Swiss Chard. This recipe also meets the strictest fasting restrictions because it does not contain any oil, meat, or dairy. […]

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: γεμιστά με αμυγδαλώψηχα, pronounced yeh-mee-STAH meh ah-meegh-thah-LOHP-see-hah This recipe for Stuffed Vegetables (yemista) uses crushed roasted almonds in the filling, which give a wonderful flavor to the vegetables – and a wonderful aroma while cooking! Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 large green bell peppers 5 medium zucchini + 1 small […]

Ryzosalata me Lahanika In Greek: ρυζοσαλάτα με λαχανικά, pronounced ree-zoh-sah-LAH-tah meh lah-hah-nee-KAH Rice and frozen vegetables are easy to combine with mayonnaise (try homemade), to create an attractive salad that works well at the table or on the buffet. I use a selection of garden vegetables (peas, beans, carrots, red and green peppers, and potatoes), and […]

In Greek: αρνί με πιλάφι στο φούρνο, pronounced ar-NEE meh pee-LAH-fee stoh FOOR-noh This easy oven casserole is a great choice for a family meal. It can also be made with other meat – chicken, beef, pork, and even liver. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds of lamb or […]

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 […]

The most well-known version of mayiritsa is made with lamb or kid offal (intestines, other organs) – as a way of using those parts of the animal that will be eaten on Easter day; however, lamb isn’t everyone’s choice. This version of the famous Greek Easter soup is made with chicken livers and is a delicious alternative. Ingredients: […]

Ingredients: 250gr of shrimps 250gr of mussels Half a kilo of rice 3 medium tomatoes, finely diced 2 medium onions, sliced 2 teacups of olive oil 2 tablespoons of ouzo Salt and pepper to taste Method: Heat the olive oil in a pan and lightly sauté the onions. Add the shrimps, mussels and the tomatoes […]

Ingredients: 1 cup of rice 2 cups of hot water or broth (in place of broth mix) 1 tbsp of chicken broth mix (in place of broth) 1 medium size onion very finely chopped 1 red pepper very finely chopped 1 celery stick very finely chopped 2-3 tbsp of olive oil Salt and pepper to […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of mussels 1 onion finely chopped 1-2 clove of garlic minced 1 shot of ouzo 1/2 bunch dill finely chopped 1 pepper cut in small pieces 1 1/2 cup rice 3 cups water 6 tbsp of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 2 lemons cut in quarters for garnishment The recipe […]