Main Dishes

Braised Chicken with Kalamata Olives & Capers

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

Despite the quantity of sugar-filled recipes I have on this blog, my tastebuds are fully addicted to sour and salty flavors. I’d like to believe that this is in direct contrast to my sweet personality. No laughing allowed!

Lahanodolmades (Greek Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono Sauce)

Posted on January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

I was not a fan of Greek grape-leaf dolmades when I was a kid, but I have thankfully gotten my act together. However, cabbage rolls are just as good… and so much bigger!

Stuffed Calamari in Tomato Sauce

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

I used to hate calamari when I was a kid. Really, it was just the tentacles that bothered me. Not gonna lie, I still don’t like them.

Cleaning & Preparing Whole Squid

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

There’s not too many culinary tasks that intimidate me. I have a lot of nifty gadgets that can make even the most daunting tasks seem easy. However, I had a box of whole squid in the freezer for over a year because I just had no idea where to begin.

Roast Chicken with Summer Squash

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

Once upon a time, people had the time needed to prepare more time-consuming meals for dinner. Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!! Yeah… right.

Authentic Pita Gyro (Greek Pita Sandwich)

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

First things first: it’s pronounced “YEE-roh”. Not “euro”. Not “ji-roh”. Not “guy-roh”. Please. And it is never, ever, ever, ever properly made with meat paste. Or lettuce. Just. Stop.

Creamy Tuna Pasta

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

I will never tire of hearing my children’s angelic voices asking me “Mom, what’s for dinner?” Just kidding, it got old as soon as they learned the phrase.

Makaronia me Kima (Greek Spaghetti with Meat Sauce)

Posted on February 2, 2021February 23, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

One might think of church bingo nights as an “old people” activity. I’ve been bingo-ing since childhood. Not just any bingo, mind you. Pasta bingo.

Lemon-Mustard Baked Chicken and Rice

Posted on December 29, 2020February 23, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

During our last trip to visit family in Greece, we were as usual, fussed over by my mom’s sister. My Thea (Aunt) Nitsa is an amazing cook, so being fussed over by her means you are in for a treat and will not be allowed to leave without being thoroughly stuffed.

Greek Seafood Saganaki

Posted on November 9, 2020February 23, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

Seafood seems to have a bit of a bad rap as being something finicky and difficult to make, but really it’s the unsung hero of the realm of quick and easy dinners.