Cauliflower tabbouleh is a grain free version of the classic tabbouleh salad. Tabbouleh or Tabouli is a Middle Eastern salad, which is typically made with bulgur (cracked wheat), parsley, mint, tomato and lemon. It is typically served as part of a mezze (metzea) appetizer assortment, and it can be perfect in the summer as a side or a vegetarian…
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Tahini sauce
Tahini sauce is a traditional recipe from Cyprus. It is served to alongside with grilled meat dishes and is used in place of the typical tzatziki sauce that is used in Greece. The tahini sauce is a mixture of tahini paste (sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic, cumin and water. By adjusting the amount of the…
Bouyiourdi – Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Peppers
Bouyiourdi or baked feta cheese with tomatoes and peppers, is an appetizer, meze as we call it in Greek, which is made with feta cheese, onion, tomato and hot peppers. It is a different kind or cheese saganaki as this is baked and not fried. The name bouyiourdi is reminiscent of the Ottoman Empire. According…
Fish Athenian Style (Fish Athinaiki)
Fish Athenian Style (Fish Athinaiki) is basically a fish salad with mayonnaise, presented in a very elegant manner and can be served as a first course or at a buffet dinner. The Fish Athenian Style used to be an iconic dish of Athenian urban cooking with dozens of variations. It was very popular when entertaining, several decades ago, and…
Grilled Oyster Mushrooms
Print Recipe 0 from 0 votes Grilled Oyster Mushrooms Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins Course: AppetizerCuisine: Greek Servings: 4 Author: Sonia Skounaki for Primal Mediterranean Gourmet Ingredients20 oz oyster mushrooms2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 tsp minced parsleysalt and freshly ground pepper InstructionsPreheat the grill to medium high. Separate the mushrooms from the…
Grilled Octopus Salad
Print Recipe 5 from 1 vote Grilled Octopus Salad Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 15 mins Course: AppetizerCuisine: Greek Servings: 6 Author: Sonia Skounaki for Primal Mediterranean Gourmet Ingredients1 octopus about 2-2.5 lbs2 bay leaves2 plus 1 tbsp red wine vinegar1/4 medium onion cut into very thin slices (paper thin)1/2 diced red bell…
Spetzofai – Braised Sausage and Peppers
This is a local dish from the mount of Pilio in Greece. The spicy sausage and peppers blend together to give a bold, warming dish. It can be eaten as main course (for the lovers of spicy food) or enjoyed as meze (Greek word for tapas) with good company and a nice red wine. Print…
