With a clean grill top and a little patience, anyone can grill fish without it sticking. Serve this salmon with Tzatziki (see recipe in Chapter 2). Serves 4 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skins on ⁄ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 ⁄ teaspoons grated lime zest 1 ⁄ teaspoons salt ⁄ […] More
CHEESE PIES IN YOGURT PASTRY These crescent-shaped pies are ideal for family members who are rushed in the morning. They can grab a couple of pies and eat on the go! Serves 10 2 large eggs, divided ⁄ cup extra-virgin olive oil ⁄ cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon salt 3 ⁄ cups self-rising flour, sifted […] More
If you can’t find Greek almond cookies, use the classic Italian amaretti. Mastiha can be found at Greek or Middle Eastern grocery stores. Serves 10 2 cups whipping cream 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided 1 teaspoon ground mastiha 2 pints raspberries or other seasonal berry, divided 12 Greek almond cookies, crumbled, divided ⁄ cup chopped […] More
This dish comes from the Ionian island of Corfu. Although the island is Greek, its dishes have an Italian flair. Serves 4 ⁄ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large onions, peeled and sliced 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1 cup chopped celery 1 ⁄ teaspoons salt, divided […] More
Greeks have been making and consuming yogurt for thousands of years. Ignore all the yogurts in the grocery store and make your own. Makes 16 cups 16 cups whole milk/cup plain full-fat yogurt (containing active live cultures) Preheat the oven to 200°F. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the milk and bring it […] More
If you’re lucky enough to find ripe figs, try this easy recipe and make some delicious fig jam. Preserving this summer fruit makes the cold months bearable. Makes 6 cups 65–70 medium ripe figs, stems removed and halved 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup of water 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 5 fresh basil leaves 1 […] More
Tiganites is the Greek equivalent of pancakes. Instead of maple syrup, drizzle with honey or petimezi, a grape molasses found in Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern shops. Serves 4 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ⁄ teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 2 cups whole milk ⁄ cup vegetable oil 4 […] More
There are so many mushroom varieties. Be creative and mix them up in this recipe. Serves 4 cup plus Two tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided *cup chopped onions or scallions 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms 1 teaspoon salt, divided ⁄ teaspoon pepper, divided 1 cup sliced oyster mushrooms 4 […] More