Legumes & Grains

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.

Fasolakia Yiahni (Greek Green Bean and Potato Stew)

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

There are a variety of dishes that I wasn’t fond of when I was a kid. I look back and wonder what the heck was wrong with me. Please don’t answer that question for me!

Creamy Mushroom Soup Risotto

Posted on January 6, 2021February 23, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

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.

Spanakorizo Avgolemono Soup (Spinach and Rice Soup with Egg-Lemon Sauce )

Posted on November 4, 2020February 23, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

My recipes are the result of well planned and thought out combinations of a perfect selection of ingredients… aahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!! Yeah, right.

Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach and Rice)

Posted on September 28, 2020February 23, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

Whoever the first person was to combine the classic ingredients found in spanakopita (Greek spinach and feta pastry), they need to be honored with a national holiday. It’s the least we can do for all the joy they’ve bestowed upon the world.

Super Easy Southwest Style Bean Soup

Posted on September 16, 2020February 23, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

Cooking is a form of relaxation for me. However, sometimes I want to relax on the couch, thank you very much. You want dinner? Open a can!

Dolmades (Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves with Tomato and Meat Filling)

Posted on May 19, 2020March 9, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

20200518_231648 Each spring the family gathers together to participate in their most beloved activity: harvesting grape leaves. They pretty much hate it.

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Lentil & Rice Stuffed Winter Squash

Posted on March 16, 2020March 9, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

20200315_202024 The one thing I never see in other people’s grocery carts is any of the wonderful array of winter squashes. Not that I’m nosy or anything.

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Fakes (Greek Lentil Soup)

Posted on December 19, 2019March 9, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

20191208_213431 There are a handful of Greek words that can be corrupted by kids who may or may not want to eat the dinner in front of them (foolish kids!). I plead the fifth.