Seafood

Stuffed Calamari in Tomato Sauce

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Dorie

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 Dorie

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.

Creamy Tuna Pasta

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Dorie

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.

Greek Seafood Saganaki

Posted on November 9, 2020February 23, 2021 by Dorie

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.

Beer Battered Crab Cakes

Posted on October 26, 2020February 23, 2021 by Dorie

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.

Tomato & Crab Pasta Sauce

Posted on July 13, 2020March 9, 2021 by Dorie

20200701162500_IMG_4404 When you think of summer in Greece, perhaps you think of the beautiful beaches and the deep crystal blue water. Perhaps you should be thinking of the things in the water!

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Creamy White Wine Clam Sauce with Garlic and Rosemary

Posted on January 5, 2020March 9, 2021 by Dorie

20191226_183732 I don’t make this dish enough. Nowhere nearly enough. My medium boy reminds of this on a regular basis.

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Leek & Fennel Salmon Loaf

Posted on November 19, 2019March 9, 2021 by Dorie

20190730_173122 One of the greatest things about salmon (aside from all the healthy stuff… omega-3 fatty acids…blah, blah, blah… you know “omega” is a Greek letter) is the fact that it is the perfect medium for so many other flavors, yet is still strong enough to hold its own.

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Greek Pepperoncini & Artichoke Heart Salmon Loaf

Posted on October 8, 2019November 14, 2022 by Dorie

20221114_114135 There are some foods that will never photograph well no matter how delicious they really are. This, sadly, is one of those foods.

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Ginger & Cilantro Salmon Cakes

Posted on June 7, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20190516_162834 Once upon a time I had some leftover salmon. And some ginger. Oh yeah, cilantro, too. Green onion was also there. They invited lime juice over and got together to have a party.