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Spetsofai

by Peter G Greek Food

Spetsofai -an unusual word to pronounce but a very hearty dish to eat.  This is another one of those dishes that I’m adding to my Greek Food and recipes here on the blog.  To be honest I’ve never made this dish before. It’s been on my “make soon” list for awhile now.  But tell me, who can resist throwing a few simple ingredients together on these cooler nights and conjuring [...]

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Koulouria

by Peter G Greek Food

These biscuits or cookies a.k.a koulouria are a little belated considering they are traditionally made during Greek Easter.  Along with tsoureki and the dyed red eggs they form part of the rich, culinary traditions associated with the Greek Orthodox festivities.  However, it doesn’t need to be Greek Easter

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Zucchini and Walnut Skordalia Bruschetta

by Peter G Greek Food

Technically our summer is approaching the end here. That doesn’t mean the heat will stop though.  It’s been known to be humid right through till April. I am however starting to see a lot of the later summer produce at the markets. Lots of late season tomatoes (which are my favourite, by the way) stone fruits and zucchini. As I explained last time I prepared my zucchini bread recipe, I tend [...]

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Soutzoukakia

by Peter G Greek Food

I hope everyone had a great start to 2011.  I was away and managed to miss most of the festivities.  So far, I’ve had quite a slothful start to the new year.  I hope this is not a sign of things to come!  (Perhaps a better word would be “relaxing” rather than slothful!).

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Braised Chicken with Snake Beans

by Peter G Greek Food

Food memories. I’m sure we all have them. Cold, canned, tomato soup from school camp?  A slice of freshly baked chocolate cake?  Big, red juicy cherries in the summer time?  Im sure I could conjure up a hell of a lot more if I put my mind to it. One childhood food memory that will never go away is the one of “fasolakia” cooking on the stove top in the [...]

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