Simple Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Not quite a Greek Salad, but almost. Tomatoes fresh from the grower and Persian cucumbers make this salad. Very easy to make alongside or on top of Aleppo Pepper Meatballs and Hummus.
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Appetizers
Chive Sea Bar and Lounge, Savannah, Georgia
Located in the Old Historic District of Savannah, Chive Sea Bar and Lounge came highly recommended. It’s decor is inspired by the decadence of the roaring 20’s in the oldest City in Georgia.
Aleppo Pepper Meatballs
Aleppo Pepper has quickly become one of our favourite spices. it’s smokey and earthy; a little sweet and a little spicy. It can be used as a flavour enhancer or a finisher – sprinkled on a dish at the end. Aleppo Pepper and Sumac can …
Spago at the Bellagio, Las Vegas
Spago has a front row seat at the Bellagio Hotel overlooking the Bellagio Fountains. Sometimes we have been lucky enough to sit outside, listen to the Fountain music and feel the mist; and other times not so lucky!
Asparagus Salsa Soup
This quick and flavourful soup has been a long-time family favourite. Don’t let the color throw you off! The salsa you use will determine the intensity of the heat in the soup. Mild salsa for a gentler palate and medium/hot for others.
Burrata with Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Burrata and Fresh Mozzarella appear the same until you slice into it. Burrata’s centre is filled with fresh cream and curds, whereas Mozzarella’s interior is the same as the exterior.
Layered Mediterranean Dip
Flavours of the Middle East, Greece and Italy come together in this incredible dip. Start and layer with Hummus, Tzatziki, and Bruschetta.
Crab and Artichoke Dip
Scoops of rich tomato sauce and creamy cream cheese with crab and marinated artichokes elevate this dip to company standards. Easy to make and very, very good.
Halloumi Cheese with Lemon
I’ve been making this appetizer for years. It’s really good before a Greek meal or as part of the Maze platter.
Saganaki – Greek Fried Cheese
Saganaki îs a perfect hot weather snack. It can be any number of small dishes prepared in a small frying pan, but most common is fried cheese, served with a spritz of lemon. It’s also flambeed after being fried in many Greek restaurants for a …