by Rena Cook | Dec 4, 2014 | Stuffed Vegetables, Vegetables
In Greek they are called ‘lahanodolmades’ and this dish is one of my absolute favorites! Cabbage is now in season and at its best – it is very tasty and sweet. For stuffed cabbage leaves, it is better to choose a large cabbage that feels ‘light’. That is the leaves...
by Rena Cook | Sep 9, 2014 | Egg dishes, Vegetables
Although it is already September, the tomatoes are still red and sweet and this a very good way to enjoy them with a recipe that’s easy, quick, versatile and won’t have you slaving in the kitchen. It is also extremely versatile and you can use extra ingredients...
by Rena Cook | Sep 9, 2013 | Meat, Vegetables
A very tasty and summery dish, with veal, eggplants, zucchini, peppers and potatoes in a rich tomato sauce. The herbs, together with the garlic add their aroma to this dish that is really outstanding. Ingredients1 kg. veal (any cut...
by Rena Cook | Sep 2, 2013 | Stuffed Vegetables, Vegetables
Stuffed Peppers with mince meat and rice, aka Yemista, is a very popular dish in Greece, and I advise you to try it unreservedly, you will love it. Ingredients:6 green or red peppers1 ½ cup olive oil250 gr. Minced meat6 heaped tablespoonfuls rice1 chopped...
by Rena Cook | Aug 26, 2013 | Vegetables
In Greece, we call ‘saganaki’ a frying pan with a handle on either side. It does sound a bit Japanese, but it isn’t. Usually the handles are metal, because the cooking can be finished in the oven. There are many recipes using a saganaki, from cheese...
by Rena Cook | Jul 29, 2013 | Croquettes, Vegetables
Croquettes are always popular and you can hide inside all kinds of vegetables that children and many grown-ups are not very fond of. The children like this kind of finger food and will gobble them down, no questions asked. They are also fantastic as a snack, for a...
