Tag: Oregano

Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Fresh lemon is bright and adds acidity to the creamer potatoes. We love serving these potatoes with Grilled Lamb Chops and Grilled or Roasted Carrots.

Grilled Chicken Thigh Skewers

Grilled Chicken Thigh Skewers

Simple, fresh ingredients come together quickly for a summer barbecue. Chicken thighs have a higher fat content than breasts and more intense flavour. Boneless and skinless thighs absorb the delicious lemony marinade in no time.

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Ragu)

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (Ragu)

Ragu generally means tomato and meat sauce, but a heated debate continues about the name of “Spaghetti Sauce”. Some American Italians call it “Sunday Gravy” because gravy always had meat in it; and was served on Sunday. In our house Spaghetti Sauce is more likely 

Greek Style Meatballs

Greek Style Meatballs

The Greek flavors of lemon and oregano shine in these meatballs that almost always go with some of the other Greek staples; Hummus, Tzatziki, Greek Salad or olive oil tossed tomatoes.

Greek Marinated Lamb Chops

Greek Marinated Lamb Chops

Lamb chops are very tender and it’s important not to overcook them.  Greek flavours of lemon and herbs can be used equally well for lamb chops or pieces of lamb shoulder cut for kebabs.  Depending on the sides, we serve lamb year-round.

Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki

Souvlaki literally means “meat on a stick” and is made with chunks of marinated meat.  It is generally served with Tzatziki, in a pita as “fast food” or as part of a meal with Greek Potatoes or Rice.  We always have Hummus with Tzatziki, another Mediterranean and