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23 October 2011
I first encountered this delicious, succulent octopus recipe inland in the Peloponnese, near Mantineia, one of the great wine-producing regions of Greece. Baking octopus in paper helps retain all its juices and also makes for a dramatic presentation. Try it with an aromatic Moschofilero wine from the same region.
23 October 2011
4 servings as a main course 1 large red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped ½ cup/120 ml olive oil, or slightly more if desired 1 medium-size octopus (2-2 ½ pounds/1 -1.35 kilos) ½ cup ouzo 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes, or 1 can Greek whole Santorini tomatoes in their juices ½ cup fresh chopped fennel leaves, packed or ...
18 July 2024
The Rich Seafood Heritage of Greek Cuisine Greece’s rich nautical heritage and the fact that the country has one of the longest coastlines in the world, thanks to its thousands of islands, have profoundly shaped its culinary landscape and given the cuisine a wealth of seafood recipes that are uniquely Greek. This deep-rooted connection to the sea dates back millennia, ...
19 December 2023
You’ve been cooking some great recipes this year – many of my household’s favorites made the cut, from classic Greek recipes, like grilled octopus and gigantes, to modern interpretations of famous Greek dishes, like vegan moussaka and whole roasted cauliflower. Scroll down for the 10 most popular Greek recipes from my site this year
13 June 2023
Greeks just might be born to grill – so, of course, it makes sense to go Greek for Father’s Day! Grilling is everywhere in Greece, no matter where you go, and historically this cooking method has long been a part of the Mediterranean cooking repertoire: evidence of grilling can be found in Greece’s Mycenaean civilization during 1600-1100 B.C. Archaeologists have ...
10 April 2023
This recipe for Yemista me Thalassina, or peppers and tomatoes stuffed with seafood, turns the ordinary into the extraordinary! You can use any combination of seafood you like. Yemista, or stuffed peppers and tomatoes, are, of course, a Greek diet and Mediterranean diet classic, especially during periods of fasting and in the summer when tomatoes and peppers are at ...
4 April 2023
Here in Greece, we’re still deep in the Lenten season, a 49-day period before Easter and a time of spiritual and physical cleansing. It’s a great time to reset, cleanse, and clarify intentions for the year. It also happens to be a great time to get back to the roots of the Mediterranean diet. Interestingly, some of the most delicious Greek foods are cooked during this time.
20 February 2023
Here in Greece, we’re just about to enter into the Lenten season. Greek Orthodox Lent starts with Clean Monday, on February 27th this year, and will last right up until Easter, on Sunday, April 16. For the entire 40 days, those who follow the fast abstain from all animal products and fish but not seafood, which is what I am focusing on today! The strictest practitioners abstain even from olive oil on specific days each week and from alcohol.
6 February 2023
These braised mushrooms with wrinkled olives and orange take their cue from other traditional Greek recipes that call either for seafood, such as squid or octopus, or pork, cooked with oranges and olives. But there is a huge difference. Mushrooms are a kind of delicious functional food – a super food -- and they are gaining in reputation as ...
5 September 2022
BOMBA RICE Bomba rice is the de facto paella rice, a short-grained variety cultivated in Easter Spain that is said to have originated from an Indian variety brought to the Iberian peninsula. One important property of bomba is its ability to absorb two or three times its volume in water without bursting. As a result, more water is needed ...
30 August 2022
Summer is winding down, and for me, it’s interesting to take a look back at the past couple months to see what you guys have been enjoying the most from my website. And there is a fascinating mix! From classic Greek recipes, like grilled octopus, lamb kebab, and gigantes, to modern interpretations of famous Greek dishes, like spanakopita mac and cheese and whole roasted cauliflower. Scroll down for the 10 most popular Greek recipes from my site this summer!
12 July 2022
When you imagine a Greek island getaway, what usually comes to mind? Beaches with crystal-clear water, white rocks and sand, those iconic blue domed roofs on cliffsides that descend abruptly into the sea? If so, you’re not alone, and you’re most likely picturing Santorini, one of Greece’s most famous (and breathtakingly beautiful) islands. But besides caldera views that won’t quit ...
