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 […]
Makes 4 Servings The double-shake method is key to this cocktail’s texture. The first round is to break up the egg white; the second is to chill and froth the drink. INGREDIENTS ½ cup sugar 4 large egg whites*, separated individually 8 ounces rye whiskey 4 ounces fresh lemon juice Pernod or absinthe (for serving) […]
I absolutely love to make my own bread. I also love having fresh, delicious, fragrant bread straight from my oven, but I actually love the process of making bread itself. The end product is just like a bonus. However, bread is something that tends to intimidate people. They think it’s super hard and scary and […]
The only real way to get better at baking bread is to get in the kitchen and get your hands dirty! However, there are some things that may be helpful to know before yo do. Use these tips to learn from my mistakes (and successes) and give yourself a head start on your baking journey. Useful […]
prep: 20minscook: 12 minsinactive: 4 hourstotal: 32 minsyield: 20 madeleines just like the ones you’d find in a Parisian boulangerie! These soft cookie cakes are so good with a cup of tea! The Recipe First things first! To make this recipe, you will need a Madeleine mold. If you don’t already own one, here’s a link to […]
