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...
This is a great, easy dish for midweek and weekends alike. Salt cod is one of the most popular dishes in Greece even though cod is not native to the Aegean. 4-6 servings 1 large saltcod fillet, about 1 1.2 – 2 pounds / 750 g – 1 kilo ½ -2 / 3...
Here’s a variation on the them of fried salt cod. the ouzo or mastiha liqueur add a delicious touch to this. 6 servings, or about 24 – 30 croquettes 2 large leeks, cleaned and chopped 1 medium piece of salt cod fillet, about 1 ½ pounds / 750 g, desalted* 2 tbsp fennel,...
This is one of the most classic ways to prepare salt cod in the Greek kitchen. Makes about 32 fritters 1 pound salt cod fillets, desalted* 1 ½ cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 large onion, chopped 1 large egg, lightly beaten ¾ -1 cup. flour for all purpose 1 tsp baking soda...
This recipe was inspired and adapted from a recent posting of friend and Canadian food blogger Peter Minakis. It is really simple, really delicious and, to my palate, has that elusive quality called umami. 6 tbsp. extra virgin Greek olive oil 4 scallions or spring onions, trimmed and cut into thin rounds 1...
Maybe only the Greeks could consider octopus comfort food, but that is exactly what this dish is. Cooked slowly, the octopus exudes the most delicious juices, and these in turn find their way into the sauce for the pasta. My kids love this recipe. It’s a Lenten / fasting classic, but I cook this...
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