New Years marks the beginning of a new year... of course! Many of you might have a certain thing you do every New Year's Eve or New Year's Day (maybe that's recovering from last night's activities!). Maybe it's that black eyed pea dish so many make. For my family, as do so many Greek families, we have a New Years Tradition: Vasiloplita. Vasilopita can either be a sweet bread or coffee cake type of cake that is made every … [Read more...]
GreekFestOKC
It's that time of year again where all the feta-loving, baklava eating, music lovers come together and celebrate the Greek culture in Oklahoma City. Our 30th one! #GreekFestOKC2014 Delicious homemade food... yes... all made here by hand... From the dinner plate... To one of many booths in the tent with MORE food.. gyros being OF COURSE one of the main ones, because no one makes it better than the Greeks … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Beeftekia aka Greek Beef Patties
Sometimes I think I've done a huge disservice to my family by raising my kids to eat their food groups in such a way that THAT is the way we eat around here all the time if I want to cook the same thing for everyone. It's not bad thing, but it does limit me because they won't eat the fruffy things, the casseroles, the crock pot things (rarely). ... all of which that I just mentioned would make MY life as mama bear a heck of a lot easier when … [Read more...]
Yemista: Greek Cuisine
Last week we hit all time record low temps… so cool that I felt like I needed a jacket on some days. And the sun wasn't wanting to peek his head out either. So it being cold and gray it definitely felt like comfort food. Coupled with the fact that my family actually REQUESTED a major Greek meal. When people find out my ethnic background one of the many questions I get asked it DO YOU COOK LOTS OF GREEK FOOD. And the answer is truly no. Not … [Read more...]
Ribs, Greek Style
What's for dinner? A highly requested main course in my house, ribs, GREEK style! It's finger lickin good and OH so easy. Ready? Here's what you need... Pork baby back ribs Olive Oil Fresh Lemon Jane's Crazy Mixed Up Salt Cavenders Garlic Powder I first season the underside, then flip it over and do the top, and stick it in the oven like this. I do not use oregano as most Greeks do for this particular recipe just because the … [Read more...]
