The movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” didn’t exaggerate when it portrayed the role that food plays amongst Greeks. Greeks love food and have taken meal preparation to a whole ‘nuther level. For Greek women, being regarded as a good cook is like winning Gold in the Olympics (which Greeks invented, in case you didn’t know). It’s not about fancy. It’s about looking appetizing, being tasty, filling you up, while being resourceful, and all at once. It’s about preparing a meal where everyone actually believes you when you say you “slaved over a hot stove all day”. And in the end, it’s really all about love.
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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.
Continue reading Authentic Pita Gyro (Greek Pita Sandwich)
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.
Continue reading Creamy Tuna Pasta
I have never met a Greek who didn’t like lemon. Or maybe I have, and they were just too embarrassed to admit it. It’s probably for the best.
Continue reading Lemony Poppy Seed & Greek Yogurt Muffins
Each year we harvest a lot of fruit from our backyard orchard. Each year, I make a lot of jams and jellies. Each year I realize we don’t eat a lot of it. Hmmmm…
Continue reading Pasta Flora (Greek Jam Tart)
The beginning of each new year here starts off in the worst way for those whose resolutions were to eat healthier and lose weight: the arrival of Girl Scout Cookie season. Me personally, I embrace it with a little too much gusto.
Continue reading Macadamia Nut and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chances are good that unless you were raised in a traditional Greek home, you have never heard of these cookies. They may not look like much, but you’ll have to trust me when I tell you that looks can be deceiving.
Continue reading Moustokouloura (Greek Grape Molasses Cookies)
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.
Continue reading Makaronia me Kima (Greek Spaghetti with Meat Sauce)
Today is cold, wet, windy, grey, and dismal. It’s glorious.
Continue reading Mulled Wine (Spiced Wine)
No one has ever asked me for my spanakopita recipe. No one cares if I have one. I have no problem with this.
Continue reading Mom’s Spanakopita
I am a firm believer in the saying “necessity is the mother of invention”. Dinner is necessary. At least that’s what my family keeps telling me.
Continue reading Creamy Mushroom Soup Risotto
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