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The concept of risotto is exclusively Italian. A speciality of Milan, Arborio Rice, (commonly used) is not rinsed. The Risotto needs the starch from the rice for the creamy thick consistency, along with the ever present Parmesan Cheese and stock.
I’ve been making this appetizer for years. It’s really good before a Greek meal or as part of the Maze platter.
Gyro’s – an Ancient Greek street food made with pork, were fashioned after Turkish Donair’s, cooked on a vertical spit or a Persian sword over a fire. True Gyro’s are thinly sliced meat sliced straight from the cone. Middle Eastern Shawarma’s, again very similar, are …
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 …
Brown butter Halibut is as decadent as it sounds. Searing the halibut before a quick stop in the oven makes a rich main to rest on top of Black (Beluga) Lentils and alongside Roasted Radishes.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is incredibly easy to make, regardless of whether you roast the peppers yourself or use purchased ones. This dip is smoky and creamy. It can be served as part of a Greek Meze platter with pitas, Tzatziki, Bruschetta, Saganaki, Halloumi Cheese …
This retro appetizer is a fun throwback to the 70’s! It’s versatile enough that you can amp up the spices or not……….add more veggies……….or not, change up the cheese……….or not. Crab Melts, AKA: Crabbie’s, Crab Bites or Crab Canape’s are a South Carolina Lowcountry staple; …
Sea scallops are delicate, rich and pair perfectly with brown butter. Toss some pasta on the side to use up the butter or mop it up with a baguette. Blood Orange Salad and Vinaigrette pairs beautifully with the scallops….on the side or make it a …
Cooking or grilling on one sheet pan simplifies even some of the tastiest meals and makes for a quick meal any night of the week.
