Chicken is one of most versatile ingredients to use when cooking dinner. It can be used with a variety of sauces and spices to create dishes of significantly different character; bold, spicy, lemony, tangy, sweet, mild… The lemon zest and herbs in this chicken with green olives and capers add a fresh bright flavor and…
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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…
Cooking Demonstration at the Festival of Kimissis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the honor of featuring in a cooking demonstration at the Festival of Kimissis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Holmdel, NJ. This was the first time I have ever done a cooking demo or anything similar. It was a great experience and I really loved it! The Festival Committee has…
Baked Mediterranean Mahi-Mahi
Baked Mediterranean Mahi-Mahi… One would say that Mahi-Mahi is not among the fish that are native into the area of Mediterranean Sea. After researching a bit, this fish is found in the Mediterranean with different names (dorado, lampuka). Baked Mediterranean Mahi-Mahi recipe can be made with other kinds of white fish, such as cod, sole,…
Mayonnaise Free Potato Salad
This mayonnaise free potato salad is a lighter version of the well-known potato salad recipe. Although it is called a salad, it is actually a side dish as it usually accompanies a main course. It is mainly served at casual meals such as barbecues, potlucks picnics and weekday diners. It is a popular menu choice…
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
PrintGrilled Oyster MushroomsPrep 10 minsCook 15 mins Total 25 minsAuthor Sonia Skounaki for Primal Mediterranean GourmetYield 4 Ingredients20 oz oyster mushrooms2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 tsp minced parsleysalt and freshly ground pepperInstructionsPreheat the grill to medium high.Separate the mushrooms from the stems.With a mushroom brush or a damp towel, clean the top surface of…
Grilled Octopus Salad
1 votePrintGrilled Octopus SaladPrep 15 mins Cook 1 hourTotal 1 hour, 15 minsAuthor Sonia Skounaki for Primal Mediterranean GourmetYield 6 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 pepper2 tbsp capers3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup chopped…
Braised Okra (Bamia)
Braised Okra (Bamia) in tomato sauce is a classic dish from the group of meals we (Greeks) call “oily” (lathera) since they do not have any animal protein. Traditionally are served as main dish, especially during fasting days, accompanied with a hefty slice of freshly baked bread. Since during Lenten periods and fasting days we…
Baked Monkfish Fillet
PrintBaked Monkfish FilletPrep 10 minsCook 20 minsTotal 30 mins Author Sonia Skounaki for Primal Mediterranean GourmetYield 4 servings Ingredients4 Monkfish Fillets1 tbsp sea salt3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tsp paprika1/4 tsp turmeric1 tsp dried oregano or 3/4 tbsp fresh oreganofresh ground pepper1 lemon quartered1 lb Steamed broccoli1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil for servingInstructionsPut…