Ingredients: 1/2 kg pumpkin or orange “Winter” squash 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 tbsp ground coriander 1 tsp salt olive oil for frying Method: Remove seeds and “stringly” part from the center of the squash. Cut the flesh into small pieces 3×4 cm. Mix the flour with the salt and coriander and dredge the […]

Summary Pan fried Liver. Chicken, lamb or beef liver. For when you’re mad at the kids! Servings: 5 Ingredients 1 lb of beef’s liver 2 cloves (optional) a little flour for all purposes, for dredging 1 lemon, squeezed a little oil, for frying 1 pinch of oregano 1 pinch of pepper 1 pinch of salt […]

In Greek: φραπέ, pronounced frah-PEH A favorite summer drink, frappé is a cool refresher on a hot day for coffee lovers. It’s easy to make using instant coffee (decaf or full octane), and while it can be whipped, the traditional version is shaken … never stirred. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 5 minutes Here’s How: In a shaker […]

An ouzeri is an eating and drinking establishment that specializes in the serving of ouzo and the delectable mezethes (small dishes of foods) that go with it, and you can turn your home into an authentic Greek ouzeri in a few easy steps. A Word About Ouzo Ouzo is a delightful anise-flavored spirit with a licorice […]

Make a Vodka Martini, hold the vermouth and, instead, use ouzo – then you have a Zorbatini. Essentially, this is an anise-flavored Martini that is both subtle in flavor and potent. The amount of ouzo (a Greek anisette liqueur) you choose to you is a personal preference but this 1/4 oz is perfect for a […]

The simplest of all salad dressings is a drizzle of Greek extra virgin olive oil and wedges of lemon on the side – squeeze to taste. For salads with feta cheese like the Greek Salad, I recommend straight olive oil (with a little water). For salads with cucumber, I like oil and vinegar. My favorite dressing, […]

In Greek: κοτόπουλο με μπάμιες, pronounced koh-TOH-poo-lo meh BAHM-yes Greek cooks generally use only baby okra, and it’s traditional to put salt and lemon on them in preparation, to draw out the liquid. I’m not a fan of okra, so I always add a potato or two to this dish for me. This recipe works […]

There is almost nothing you can put in pasta sauce that doesn’t go with eggs. If you serve pasta and sauce separately, mix them for the recipe. This works with baked pasta dishes as well. The quantities given are an indication, and for one serving. Increase or decrease the number of eggs per cup of […]

In Greek: πιππεριές ξυδάτες, pronounced pee-peh-ree-YES ksee-THAH-tes I usually use green bell peppers to make this recipe because they’re so easy to find, but it’s delicious and colorful made with a range of colors. The recipe is very simple and the peppers keep in the refrigerator for weeks, so if you love them, make a […]

In Greek: μπακαλιάρος ποσέ, say: bah-kahl-YAH-rohs poh-ZEH A native New Zealander, Maria Verivaki lives in Chania, Crete and is an accomplished traditional Greek cook.The tangy sauce is fabulous. Ingredients: 2/3 pounds of desalinated salt cod, cut in 4 pieces 1/4 cup of olive oil 1/4 cup of water 2 medium leeks (white part only), finely […]