Crab is one of those foods that is like a perfect life partner. It can go casual with a simple dunking in a vat of melted butter, or it can get all dressed up and mingle in a party of other ingredients. In other words, I like it.
Continue reading Beer Battered Crab Cakes
It could be a bazillion degrees outside, but once the sun starts setting earlier in the evenings as autumn gets into full swing, my taste buds undergo a subtle but distinct shift to craving warm and filling comfort foods. I gladly surrender to this change.
Continue reading Chicken Stifado (Greek Chicken and Onion Stew)
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.
Continue reading Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach and Rice)
I generally avoid overly fussy recipes because they are, well… overly fussy. Sourdough is not fussy. Really. Trust me.
Continue reading Kalamata Olive & Rosemary Sourdough Bread
Anyone who has a fruiting fig tree will confirm that they can be overwhelmingly abundant. Not too many people mind this problem.
Continue reading Fig Upside Down Cake
I present to you the most gourmet plate of weeds that you could possibly eat! Yes, weeds. You know, those things you rip out of the garden and toss away. Perhaps it’s time to redefine what we consider weeds.
Continue reading Greek Purslane Salad
Every culture’s cuisine seems to have some sort of sauce or dip that’s used for almost everything. Americans have ketchup, Greeks have avgolemono.
Continue reading Avgolemono (Greek Egg and Lemon Sauce)
If you have ever eaten a Greek or Middle Eastern sweet with a floral flavor you couldn’t quite pin your finger on, it was likely flavored with rose. Yes, like the ones in your garden.
Continue reading Rose Cordial & Candied Rose Petals
It’s a little embarrassing to admit that I have a recipe for a “cheater’s” version of a loukoumades recipe posted before one for the traditional (and actual) method. Oh well, you’ll still like them anyway!
Continue reading Quick & Easy Loukoumades (Greek Honey Puffs)
Avocados share a key similarity to another green fruit with a similar shape, pears. They both refuse to ripen for the longest time, and then in a blink, they are past their prime.
Continue reading Feta & Avocado Dip
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