What Greeks Eat
Some food tastes good but it doesn't look pretty. In fact, I don't think it's meant to look pretty. It's just meant to comfort you. Oh and fill you up :) Tonight was one of those meals. I think Giada calls things "rustic" when they are homey and not picture perfect. So we'll call this our rustic Greekfest.
Yesterday Tom went to the butcher and surprised me by bringing home lamb! So, we had saganaki/lamb kabobs today, with some tzatziki, pita, Greek style peas and potatoes (which I make like my green beans but with dill instead of parsley), and saganaki. All the recipes are already on my blog with the exception of saganaki (not much of a recipe but I will post it below).
Mmm tzatziki! It came out damn good this time because there was Greek yogurt at the store (last time I settled for regular and it didn't strain as well as I would have liked).
And saganaki!
1. Cut about a 1/2" slice of kefalotyri or kasseri cheese.
2. Dip the cheese in a beaten egg (I also add a little lemon juice).
3. Dredge in flour seasoned with some fresh pepper.
4. Melt butter in a skillet.
5. Cook cheese in butter until it is browned and melty.
6. Splash with brandy.
7. Flame the brandy (shake pan a little).
8. Say "OPA!"
9. Squirt with fresh lemon.
10. Eat on pita and say "mmmm."
Kefalotyri=le yum.
Comments