Try something new for March 25th, the day Greeks eat saltcod. This traditional dish from Santorini is one of the most unusual regional recipes for saltcod.
This soup is traditionally made in and around Rethymnon on the feast day of St. Eleftherios, which falls on December 15th. 750gr (26.5oz) cod fillet, cut into strips of 5x10cm (2×4 inches) 1/2 kilo (17.5oz) chick peas, soaked overnight 2/3-1 cup extra virgin Greek olive oil 2 medium-sized onions, cut in half and then...
In this simple Greek pasta recipe, the all-time classic tarama (cod roe), usually made into a dip, is the main ingredient in a pasta sauce.
Here’s a great, easy version of the classic American tuna melt, made with a local Greek canned tuna from the island of Alonissos, Kalamata olives, and taramosalata as the sandwich spread instead of mayonnaise. Serves 6 1 teaspoon commercial or homemade taramosalata or salmon roe spread 6 tablespoons extra-virgin Greek olive oil 1/3...
Octopus pilafi — ktapodopilafo — is a traditional Greek Lenten dish. This version is decidedly more upscale and elegant, but retains its Greekness all the same.And, it doesn’t have to be Lent for you to savor this. Serves 4 1 small octopus or 3 – 4 musk octopi, about 2 pounds / 1 kilo...
