We have managed to fit in a visit to Greece right now, just as Summer slips in to Autumn.It’s a mellow time of year; the days are still beautifully warm and balmy and the searing heat of August has passed. The continuing warmth does mean that there is still a chance to catch some…
Tag: Greek food
Rising Against Risotto – Spanakórizo and more
It has seemed to me for a while, that the arrival on the world’s dinner tables of Italian risotto has been an uncontested battle. Don’t get me wrong – I do love risotto. The creamy consistency, the still ‘al dente‘ grains of arborio or carnaroli rice, the wonderful intensity of flavour; and there is something…
Reflecting on the Rascally Rabbit – ‘Kouneli Stifado’
Tastes and smells have the same effects as a time machine; for me the preparation of certain dishes carry me to different times, places and invariably, other kitchens.The classic casserole ‘Kounéli Stifádo’ does this every time. ‘Kounéli Stifádo’ lamely translates as ‘rabbit stew’- completely failing to convey the rich, velvety sauce, fragrant with…
Back to Basics -The Ultimate Tzatziki
Why a recipe for tzatziki, you may ask ? Everyone knows how to make that….. Or so they think! I may be considered to be a bit obsessive about authenticity in cooking but I am of the opinion that if you are going to do something, do it properly! There is nothing easier to prepare…
A recipe from the East – Soutzoukákia
It is a truism, endlessly repeated, that Greece stands at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and this is possibly most evident in its food. Over the centuries transient Franks, Italians and the more persistently resident Ottomans have left their mark on the country’s food. Turkish words, like ‘dolma’ (stuffed vegetable), ‘fasulye’ (bean) and ‘fistik’…
All frittered away – the art of vegetable keftedes
Part of the magic of Greek cooking, is the ability of most housewives to take a relatively uninspiring ingredient and with artistry and skill, turn it into a delicacy and a treat. This comes, I suppose, from the fact that, in the past in rural Greece, there was not a lot of meat around –…
A Recipe From Nisyros – Revithokeftéthes.
One of my favourite recipe ‘discoveries’ was made on the gorgeous island of Nisyros, a couple of summers ago. We were on holiday on Kos, late in the ‘season’ – at the point when there are fewer tourists, the weather is cooler and the sun is hanging just that bit lower in the still perfectly…
Happy New Year – Καλή Χρονιά !
So, ten days in and it’s been a busy culinary year already. Of course there was all that cooking and baking over Christmas – I do both the Greek and English traditional sweets – just can’t stop myself! So there were melomakarona, kourabiedes and mince pies – not to mention a new favourite, white chocolate and dried…
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