In Greek: συκωτάκια τηγανητά, pronounced see-ko-TAHK-yah tee-ghah-nee-TAH This delicious meze goes especially well with wine. For lamb and kid liver, add a squeeze of lemon juice. For pork and calf liver, sprinkle with vinegar. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound of liver (lamb, kid, calf, or pork) flour for dredging olive oil […]

 Glyko Stafyli me Amygthala In Greek: γλυκό σταφύλι με αμύγδαλα, pronounced ghlee-KOH stah-FEE-lee meh ah-MEEGH-thah-lah This spoon sweet is my family’s favorite. The toasted almonds add a wonderful flavor to the mix. We make it during the September grape harvest, and store it in jars to serve throughout the year. To increase the recipe, multiply […]

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: 500 g calves’ liver, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, mashed, 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1/2 cup sweet, red wine 2 lamb cauls salt, pepper 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 cup olive oil Method: Saute the onion and garlic in half the olive oil. Add the chopped liver, parsley, and cumin. Saute for another 2-3 […]

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 […]

Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 beef liver, lamb or calf 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons of dill, chopped  5 eggs 3/4 cup of milk 1 teaspoon of mint, chopped 1-2 pinches of pepper 1/2 cup of raw rice 2-3 pinches of salt 1-2 sausage casings 1 scallion, chopped Directions Stuffing: Skin the liver. With […]

The blending of tastes in this stovetop recipe for turkey is delightful, and a wonderful way to make turkey without the whole bird. Chestnuts, pine nuts, toasted almonds, a dash of brandy, orange juice, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce combine with rosemary to create a dish to remember. Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes […]

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 […]

Greek name and pronunciation: Glykaniso, γλυκάνισο, pronounced glee-KAH-nee-so At the market: Dried and ground anise seed are usually available in small disposable bags or in sprinkle-pour bottles. Physical characteristics: Originally from Asia and North Africa, the anise plant grows to between 19.5 and 31.5 inches tall, with leaves that originate at the base of the […]

Pot roasted leg of lamb with garlic and cheese INGREDIENTS:  for 6 people 2 legs of lamb on the bone, approx. 2 kg 3 cloves of garlic 80gr. sheep’s milk hard cheese, like pecorino or Cretan graviera olive oil, salt, pepper DIRECTIONS: Wash the legs thoroughly and pat dry with kitchen towels. Ask your butcher […]