Fava... not fava beans, but the Greek φάβα: yellow split peas, simmered and blended into a silky purée, topped with lemon juice, olive oil, capers, onion, and dried Greek oregano.
You know you love fish when finding fresh anchovies is the highlight of your week! 😂 I love small fish of all kinds and in Greece they’re never hard to find.
Soutzoukopita / σουτζουκόπιτα / Sausage pie⚡️Crispy layers of phyllo encase the most savory filling of soutzouki and cheese. Soutzouki is a richly spiced cured meat, made of veal or beef.
Tourlou feta cornbread skillet bake 🍅🍆🌽 This is the most Greek and American “fusion” dish I’ve ever created, and I’m sharing because the whole family loved it!
Lemon Ricotta Kataifi Pie 🍋 This is a riff on kanafeh, which you may know in Greek as #Κιουνεφέ, a Middle Eastern dessert using finely shredded phyllo called kataifi.
Chicken kokkinisto pasta bake 🍗🍅🍝 A classic family dish, kotopoulo kokkinisto, or chicken in red sauce, is normally served atop pasta that’s cooked separately.
sarosoupa 🐟 Greek fish soup 🍲 This is truly one of the most perfect meals - easy to make, light and healthy yet rich and satisfying! I have no idea why I don’t make this more often!
Happy weekend! Here’s a classic for you - taramosalata, everyone’s favorite fish roe dip 💙🐟💙🐟 There are several ways to make #taramosalata, some use potato, others bread, and others neither!
If you saw my stories on Wednesday you’ll know that this lamb kokkinisto pasta has been a journey 🤣 With the best of intentions, feeling like I was really on top of things, I started cooking this at 11am on Wednesday, intending it to be dinner.