Posted on: Mar 12, 2013
Greek Food TV keeps us close to our favorite Greek flavors
Well-known Greek food expert and award-winning author Diane Kochilas and the photographer Vasillis Stenos are behind this Greek cuisine cooking school and this priceless for us channel on youtube.
Recipes that we loved
Here are some of the most "homesick" mama's recipes that are easy to make and you can find all the ingredients at your local supermarket.
Stuffed Tomatoes, Peppers and Grape Leaves (Gemista & Dolmades)
Gemista (or yemista) is a traditional Greek dish of stuffed peppers & tomatoes that are baked in the oven. The stuffing can either be vegetarian/Lenten, with rice and various herbs, or with minced meat, veal or beef. There are many different versions of gemista around Greece and every household has its own recipe for it.
See the recipe online here
Shrimp Saganaki with Ouzo and Feta - Garides Saganaki
If you like seafood and/or prawns, then you'll love this dish! The shrimp saganaki was really easy to make and it turned out great! The spicy tomato sauce, salty feta cheese and succulent shrimp combo was so good! It goes great with ouzo, which is a Greek anise flavored liqueur.
See the recipe online here
Chicken with Pasta (Pastitsada) from Corfu
This is a traditional chicken recipe from the healthy cooking of Corfu with chicken Stewed in Fragrant Tomato Sauce with Thick Pasta from Corfu.
See the recipe online here
Enjoy the show and don't forget to send in your pictures if you try the recipes.
