Hail the Kale…

Hail the Kale…

Kale has it origins in ancient Greece and Rome. Kale is the ancient member of the cabbage family. Kale was widely consumed in ancient Greece and was and still is used for medicinal purposes. To the Greeks kale has always been considered a super food and it grows wild...
Traditional Kalamata Salad (“Greek Salad”)

Traditional Kalamata Salad (“Greek Salad”)

Serves: 4 people Traditional Kalamata Salad Recipe by Maria Benardis, is from her book  “My Greek Family Table” winner of the prestigious 2009 Gourmand World Cook Book Award – Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book The traditional Kalamata salad is known in Greece as...
Pan-fried fish with avgolemono braised greens

Pan-fried fish with avgolemono braised greens

Pan-fried fish with avgolemono braised greens Serves: 4 people Recipe by Maria Benardis, Founder of Greekalicious and author “My Greek Family Table” winner of the prestigious 2009 Gourmand World Cook Book Award – Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book In this Greek...
Sundried tomato and pine nut filo pies

Sundried tomato and pine nut filo pies

Makes 20 Sundried tomato and pine nut filo pies recipe by Maria Benardis, Founder of Greekalicious and author “My Greek Family Table” winner of the prestigious 2009 Gourmand World Cook Book Award – Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book   Photo taken by Alan...