For the saganaki cheese Preheat a deep pan along with the olive oil over high heat. In a bowl, add the flour, the salt, and mix. Cut the cheese diagonally and put it into the bowl with the flour and then, dip it into the water. Pass it one more time through the flour, the water, and lastly through […]
According to mythology, Aristaios, the son of Apollo and Cyrene, was sent by the gods to give the Greeks the gift of cheese making. It was called a “gift of everlasting value.” If the reputation of today’s Greek cheeses is anything to go by, that value has increased with age. Greek cheeses are among the […]
1/4 cup liquid honey 2 thumb-size pieces of ginger (or galangal, minced or grated) 2 Tbsp. fish sauce (available in most supermarkets in the Asian section) 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tsp. dark soy sauce (available at Asian/Chinese food stores) 3 cloves garlic (minced, or 1 tsp. bottled pureed garlic) 1-3 chili peppers (de-seeded/minced, or 1-3 tsp. chili sauce; […]
Serves: 2Prep time: 10 minutesTotal time: 25 minutes Ingredients 4 tablespoons|65 grams unsalted butter ¼ cup|60 ml olive oil 1 tablespoon red miso 3 scallions, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, mashed into a paste 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and mashed into a paste 1 pound|450 grams head-on, shell-on large shrimp kosher salt, to taste […]
If you have not tried Spanakopita before, you’re in for a treat! Spanakopita is a delicious savory Greek pie made of perfectly crispy layers of phyllo dough and a comforting filling of spinach and feta cheese. Trust me, this is so much easier to make than you think! Spanakopita makes a great side dish for […]
Ahhh the famous spanakopita. A favorite appetizer, meal, and snack not only in Greece but around the globe. Go into any bakery in Greece and you will find this wonderful pie, made with spinach and feta surrounded by crunchy (and often messy) phyllo. For us spanakopita is a weekly staple and I also keep a bunch […]
When it comes to the inevitable face-off between you and bugs, keeping them away from your immediate vicinity is probably top priority as they thrive during the warmer months. While there are always options like pesticides and bug traps, it certainly doesn’t hurt to explore potential natural solutions before trying harsher chemicals (even though they can […]
NEVER buy a store bought pie crust again when you can make this easy 4-ingredient Graham Cracker Crust. Use it for ANY pie recipe – bake or no bake! Prep Time 10 minutesTotal Time 10 minutesYield 1 crust INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs from about 9 whole graham crackers 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional Pinch of salt 7 tablespoons unsalted butter melted INSTRUCTIONS If you’re using whole […]