Mediterranean Food & Lifestyle
This is the kind of food you see on Greek tables all summer long. Boiled greens, zucchini and potatoes may sound very simple, but with good olive oil and a little salt, they are anything but boring.We often serve this platter when fish or seafood is on the table. It is one of those combinations ...
Gavros marinatos is one of those simple Greek meze dishes that proves you don’t need many ingredients to create something special. Fresh anchovies are gently cured in vinegar until tender and firm, then layered with garlic, black pepper, and plenty of good olive oil. You’ll find marinated anchovies on meze tables all over Greece, especially during ...
Samali is a traditional syrup-soaked semolina cake with roots in Damascus. Over time, it travelled through Asia Minor and became especially popular in Constantinople, where mastiha gave it its distinctive aroma. Made with coarse semolina, yogurt and syrup, it is a simple yet deeply fragrant dessert with a rich history. Crockery & ingredients love using—find them ...
Before modern desserts filled bakery windows and restaurant menus, Greek households relied on the fruits of each season. When quinces appeared in the markets and village gardens each autumn, home cooks knew exactly what to make. The two classics were always quince spoon sweet (glyko tou koutaliou) and baked quinces, both beloved recipes that have ...
