The nice thing about this Baklava recipe is that it can be vegan, so is a perfect treat for anyone you know during Orthodox Lent, or who happens to be a vegan – that is of course if you substitute butter with margarine – but that is admittedly an extreme measure for times of intense need
Read MoreSpanakopita
A classic Greek pie made with phyllo dough, spinach, herbs and feta cheese. While I am usually a purest who makes all my ingredients from scratch, when it comes to phyllo, I buy frozen.
Read MoreAnchovy Crostini in Herbal Ricotta
The key to this recipe is using fresh lemons and making the ricotta cheese yourself (takes a half hour) so everything is fresh. I like to serve this spread topped with a sun-dried tomato on a freshly baked French Baguettes.
Read MoreBeef Wellington with Mushroom Sauce
Beef Wellington is perfect for date night or when you really really need to impresses, but I have to warn you that this is an expensive entree. Most people mistakenly think beef Wellington is a British meal, it’s actually French which shouldn’t be a surprise since the British haven’t really contributed anything of this caliber to cuisine.
Read MorePotatoes Chantilly
This classic French mashed potato dish,called Pommes de Terre Chantilly, involves folding whipped cream into riced potatoes and then baking to finish.
Read MoreTaco Tuesday – How A Non-Racist State Fulfills Left Leaning Perceptions
Coming Soon – An amazing story of how 1940’s biases still exist in some back-water parts of America – you will want to come back to hear the rest of the story……
Read MoreLamb Meatballs with Mint Sauce
This recipe is filled with Mediterranean flavors and makes a nice dish that goes well with Tabouli and Crispy Couscous. If you are eating Keto, omit the bread crumbs and even the yogurt based mint sauce is okay.
Read MoreTzatziki Sauce with Red Chili
This yogurt based sauce is quick and simple but goes a long way to making a boring salad or sandwich come to life. If you have ever eaten in a Mediterranean or Greek restaurant and were served a white sauce, this was probably it.
Read MoreChicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese and Spinach
This is a simple way to an elegant gourmet meal that will leave your guests wondering what culinary institute you trained in. The only real trick is flattening the breasts, which can be done with a simple rolling pin and some film.
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