greek cooking

Melomakarona (Greek Honey Cookies)

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

There is a huge debate amongst Greek circles as to which is the best Greek Christmas cookie. You’re either Team Kourambiethes, or you’re Team Melomakarona. I just say, I’ll eat yours, whatever it is, if you don’t want it.

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.

Mosaiko (Greek Chocolate Refrigerator Cake)

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

I honestly believe that chocolate as we know it in its modern form is proof that God exists and loves us very, very, very, very much. Please don’t try to change my mind, I prefer to live in this version of reality.

Pasta Flora (Greek Jam Tart)

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

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…

Moustokouloura (Greek Grape Molasses Cookies)

Posted on February 17, 2021August 11, 2021 by Mostly Greek: "Living a Village-ish Life in Suburban California"

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.

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.