Fennel and salmon are a match made in heaven. The richness of salmon is contrasted by the bright aromatic fennel and mellow roasted tomatoes. The combination of lemon, garlic, olive oi — ingredients that define Mediterranean cooking — makes an intensely flavorful, vibrant dish. This roasted salmon with fennel, tomatoes, and potatoes is a simple,…
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Baked Cod with Asparagus and Potatoes
Follow my blog with Bloglovin This one-pan baked cod with asparagus and potatoes combines wild-caught cod with seasonal vegetables for a near-effortless dinner that’s ready in a snap. Asparagus is available year-round, with its peak season during spring. This dish is one of my favorite options for a quick easy one-pan dinner which we enjoy…
CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES AND CAPERS
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…
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 the main course. It is mainly served at casual meals such as barbecues, potlucks picnics, and weekday dinners. It is a popular menu choice when preparing…
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…
