Tag: foodie
Greeks in Manhattan
“I find the family the most mysterious and fascinating institution in the world.” – Amos Oz When one of my nieces, Elpida and her boyfriend, Ody, visited the United States from Athens, Greece, we hoped to connect while they were in New York City. Luckily, we happened to be there at the same time. We […]
Chocolate Chip Bars
“Sometimes a girl’s gotta have some chocolate.” – Carrie Underwood For Greek Easter 2019, my family was assigned the desserts. Since I have been back to Boston, I have not found my signature dish for the holidays. Some past desserts I made included baklava, chocolate/almond butter delight, and galaktaburiko. Since several family members have given […]
Broccoli
“Eat healthy, live healthy.” I’m not a big fan of veggies. However, I want to live a healthier lifestyle. My mom used to make broccoli for us seasoned with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and salt. I decided to incorporate more broccoli into my diet. I forgot how good it tastes, when seasoned well. Ingredients: Broccoli […]
Bacon, Dates, and Goat Cheese
“No one is born a great cook, one learns by doing… try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all, have fun.” – Julia Child I love bacon. I love cheese. I love sweets. I am not particularly fond of dates, but I am open to trying new food. When my sister, […]
Zucchini
““It’s around the table and in preparation of food that we learn about ourselves and about the world.” – Alice Waters I love zucchini. I used to make it with breadcrumbs and butter. In an effort to lead a healthier lifestyle, I have modified the way I prepare zucchini. Ingredients: 1 zucchini per person Oregano […]
Galaktaburiko
“I’m just someone who likes cooking and for whom sharing food is a form of expression.” – Maya Angelou Courtesy of my cousin, Betty. I come from an extremely talented group of cooks. As a kid, my mom wanted to teach me how to make all of the yummy Greek recipes. Unfortunately, I was too […]
Octopus
“There is absolutely no substitute for the best. Good food cannot be made of inferior ingredients.” – James Beard On a recent trip to New York, I ate octopus at a Greek restaurant. The lemon, oregano, and olive oil added a burst of flavor to my mouth. I was inspired to try making octopus on […]
Lamb, Tzatziki, and Tomatoes
“Cooking is at once child’s play and adult’s joy. And, cooking done with care is an act of love.” What’s for dinner? Lamb, tzatziki, and tomatoes… Try dipping your lamb in your tzatziki. Click here for instructions on how to make tzatziki. Lamb Directions: Season with Himalayan pink salt, pepper, basil, and Italian seasoning. Broil on […]
Asparagus
“If it came from a plant, eat it. If it was made in a plant, don’t.” – Michael Pollan When I was younger, I did not particularly like veggies. Luckily, my tastes have changed. I have also met some fabulous folks, who taught me how to make delicious greens. This is one of Myhanh’s recipes, […]
Good Eats in Koreatown, New York City
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” When I traveled to Vietnam, one of my flights was on a Korean airline, which served Korean food. I had never really eaten Korean food before, and airplane food is usually lacking. However, the spices they served us burst with flavor, […]