Fondly known in Greece as Fassolia Gigantes Plaki
Saturated with intense flavour, these tender, plump beans are an example of peasant food par excellence. If you are lucky enough to find the huge, white `giant beans' with which this dish is traditionally made, then snap them up and never...
2 Cups chopped and seeded green bell peppers
2 Cups chopped jalapeno pepper (seeds included)
6-1/2 Cups sugar
1-1/2 Cups white vinegar
1 box pectin
Chop peppers in food processor. Bring peppers, sugar and vinegar to a boil for 2 minutes.
Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Bring back to a...
A WOMAN'S WEEK AT THE GYM
If you read this without laughing out loud, there is something wrong with you. This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a...
Ingredients:
3 in piece of fresh ginger peeled and coarsely chopped
3 tbsp peeled and coarsely chopped garlic
6-8 lamb chops from the ribs, remove all extra fat
8 fl oz grated or finely chopped tomatoes
2 medium sized onions very finely chopped
1 tbsp cayenne
12 fl oz Greek yogurt...
Makes 6 to 8 servings
6 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup long-grain white rice
4 eggs, separated
Salt and freshly ground white pepper, as needed
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, as needed
Bring the broth to a simmer in pot, add the rice and cook until tender,
about 15 minutes.
Whip the egg yolks in...
Here is the recipe for the Greek yogurt frosting from Souvlaki for the Soul, reprinted with my notes.
• 1 C Greek yogurt (I used Stonyfield Farms)
• A good splash of vanilla extract (I used 1 t)
• 1/2 C powered sugar, sifted
1. Whisk all ingredients until they become a bit thick.
2. Place in the...
The name of this concoction is taken from the food of the
gods often referred to in Greek mythology. The title is
appropriate considering the various delectable things that can be
made with it. No doubt when you mix up your first batch of
sourdough griddlecakes or biscuits, you'll agree...
10 ea boiling potatoes
4 ea green onions
½ cup thinly sliced green pepper
Salt to taste
2/3-cup mayonnaise
1 ea head of lettuce
4 cups potato salad (see direct.)
5 ea tomatoes cut in wedges
3 ea peeled cucumbers (in wedges)
2 ea avocados, sliced
1 lb feta cheese
2 ea green peppers cut...
4 pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast or 6 thighs
4-5 (or more) potatoes, peeled and cut in large chunks
juice of 2-3 lemons (about 2/3 cup)
3/4 cup olive oil
1 cup of water
1 head of garlic, cloves peeled but whole and slightly crushed
oregano, salt, and pepper to taste
Place chicken...
Yield: 8 Servings
2 c Cooked flaked fish (white)
1 c Milk
7 tb Flour
1 ts Salt
1/8 ts Wasabi powder
3 tb Oil
1/2 ts Worstershire sauce
3 ts Grated onion
1 ea Egg
Bread crumbs or Panko
Here's one for the 'Something New Jan 2002...
3 cups of red seedless grapes (split in half)
3 cups of cubed cooked chicken
1 cup of thinly sliced bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onion (blade included)
To make an herb dressing combine:
2/3 cup of oil
1/3 cup of red wine vinegar
3/4 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of black pepper...