Greek Rice Salad
Posted November 5, 2008 – 9:24 am in: Greek, SaladsIngredients:
Dressing
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Salad
3 cups cooked rice
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, finely sliced
1 14 ounce tin of navy beans, rinsed
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
1/4 cup chooped, flat-leaf parsley
2 heads [...]
Which Olive Oil to Choose
Posted January 15, 2007 – 11:13 pm in: Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, TipsI’m always looking for recommended olive oils available in Canada. I’ll have to check these out and see what I think.
My personal favourites include Horia Extra-Virgin olive oil from Greece, which I get at the Bulk Cheese Warehouse in Saskatoon; Umberto’s Villa Delia Extra-Virgin olive oil from Italy, which I buy at Il Giarindo in [...]
Delicious barbecue burger recipes
Posted June 6, 2006 – 8:32 am in: BBQ, Beef, Greek, Tex-Mex(NC)—Looking for a quick and easy way to liven up your burgers this summer? Here are two terrific recipes you can try on the barbecue. And safe? You bet, says Health Canada, as long as you cook the centre of your burger to a temperature of 71ºC (160ºF). Use an instant-read food thermometer to make [...]
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Posted May 27, 2006 – 2:24 pm in: Baking, Bread, Greek, Mediterranean, Middle EasternPita BreadRecipe courtesy Tyler Florence and JoAnn Cianciulli
1 package active dry yeast1 teaspoon sugar11/2 cups warm water1 teaspoon salt31/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting1 teaspoon olive oil
In the bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water; stir to blend. Let the yeast stand [...]
Tzatziki
Posted March 20, 2006 – 1:44 pm in: Greek, MediterraneanIngredients:3 cups of plain, unsweetened yogurt2 medium-sized cucumbers4 cloves of garlic2 tbsps of olive oildill (fresh is great, as is a bit of cilantro, but dried dill or basil - in small quantities - will both taste good)salt to taste
Directions:1. Drain yogurt completely.2. Clean and grate cucumber, then drain (in a cheesecloth or clean tea [...]
Greek Salad
Posted December 18, 2005 – 4:00 pm in: Greek, SaladsMakes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:1 tablespoon red wine vinegar2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon saltFreshly ground pepper to taste2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered2 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices1/2 red sweet pepper, diced1/2 green sweet pepper, diced1/2 red onion, diced1/4 cup black kalamata olives1/2 cup crumbled Feta [...]
Greek Grilled Leg of Lamb: Gyros
Posted August 11, 2003 – 2:53 pm in: European, Greek, Mediterranean1 (4 to 5-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of visible fat5 cloves garlic, peeled and cut into 20 slivers1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepperEssence16 pita breadsTzatziki Sauce, recipe followsChopped tomatoes
With a sharp knife, make [...]