Handling and cooking some foods can leave strong smells on the hands and in the kitchen. Here are two quick and easy ways to get rid of most smells including garlic, fish and seafood, frying smells, and more: Remove Smells on Hands To remove smells after handling garlic, onions, fish, calamari, and many others, rub […]

Yigandes me Spanaki In Greek: γίγαντες με σπανάκι, pronounced YEE-ghan-des meh spah-NAH-kee This is a delicious meatless oven casserole that combines the classic tastes of spinach with green onion, leeks, dill, and feta cheese, combined with giant beans (yigandes) or lima beans. It can also be made with frozen spinach and, when fresh tomatoes may […]

Fava Beans or Broad beans are known as Koukia(koo-KYAH) in Greek. They are delicious preparedyahnista (yach-nee-STAH) or yahni (yach-NEE) which means they are stewed with tomatoes and onions and spices. Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 2 hours Yield: 6 – 8 servings Ingredients: 1 lb. dried Fava beans, soaked overnight (see Note) 1/2 cup olive oil 1 large or 2 medium […]

Greek name and pronunciation: vanilia, βανίλια, pronounced vah-NEEL-yah At the market: Vanilla extract is usually sold as a liquid derived from soaking vanilla beans in alcohol. In Greece, and in specialty stores and large markets, vanilla is sold as an alcohol-free powder in airtight vials. Vanilla beans (pods) are sometimes available. Physical characteristics: Vanilla seed […]

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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: φασόλια ξερά σαλάτα, pronounced fah-SOL-yah kseh-RAH sah-LAH-tah This is a simple dish to make and a Greek favorite. Great Northern or navy beans are my choice, but you can use any dried white beans. This is a great dish to include in a picnic or cookout menu! Enjoy it as a salad, appetizer, […]

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Tender black eyed peas are slow cooked and flavored with country sausage and Swiss chard. Serve with a warm crusty bread for a hearty and nutritious meal. Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes Yield: 6 – 8 servings Ingredients: 1 lb. dried black eyed peas 4 cups chicken stock 6 cups water 1 carrot, […]

A staple of any Greek household, Fassolatha is the Classic White Bean soup that is hearty, nutritious, and delicious.Bean soup or fassolatha (fah-soh-LAH-tha) will be on the menu at least once a week in a Greek household. It’s also a staple of the Lenten season. This recipe makes 6 – 8 servings and is hearty, nutritious, and […]