Stuffed Pork Loin - Hirino Gemisto (Χοιρινό γεμιστό)

Traditionally, pork or rooster (and sometimes both) are served as part of Greek family meals on New Year's Eve or Day.Pork Loin stuffed with Kefalograviera cheese and mushrooms. Click to enlarge image.Yesterday...

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My Greek Pistachio Story - Fystikia (Φυστίκια)

Pistachios are quite popular in Greece. They are used in all manner of recipes, and Greeks also enjoy eating them roasted with salt (as pictured below) or raw. In point of fact, there is hardly a Greek...

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DEEP FRIED TURKEY-4

DEEP FRIED TURKEY-4 INGREDIENTS1 turkeySaltGround cayenne pepperPeanut oil, enough to cover the turkeyLg. pot big enough to accommodate turkey & oilINSTRUCTIONSTurkey should be clean and dry, inside...

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DEEP FAT FRIED TURKEY

DEEP FAT FRIED TURKEY INGREDIENTS1 sm. (8 to 10 lbs.) turkey4 oz. onion juice1 tbsp. garlic juice2 tbsp. prepared mustard2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce1/2 bottle Louisiana hot sauce1 tbsp. liquid smoke1/4...

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DEEP FRIED TURKEY-3

DEEP FRIED TURKEY-3 ...another great deep fry turkey recipe to try !INGREDIENTS1 (12 lb.) turkey1 (4 oz.) bottle Zatarain liquid crab boilINSTRUCTIONSMix crab boil with 36 ounces water and inject into...

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DEEP FRIED TURKEY -2

DEEP FRIED TURKEY ...another great deep fry turkey recipe to try !INGREDIENTS1 whole turkey (any size)1/4 c. black pepper1/8 c. salt1/8 c. seasoning saltbutter (to rub over bird)INSTRUCTIONSThe day...

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DEEP FRY TURKEY-1

DEEP FRY TURKEY-1 ...A great deep fry turkey ! Nice one !INGREDIENTS12-14 lb. turkey36-48 qt. pot5 gallons lard or peanut oilSEASONING:1 bottle Italian dressing1/8 c. Lea & PerrinsOnion saltLemon...

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Christopsomo – Christmas Bread (Χριστόψωμο)

My Greek Christmas bread in all its glory. Click to Enlarge Image.The many centuries-old custom of the Christopsomo or ‘Bread of Christ’ is a universal Christmas Greek food tradition. Today, all over...

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Galatopita: Milk Pie - Video Recipe

As for Greek desserts, this is one of my favourites.  It is easy to make and tastes great. I posted the original recipe in March and it has generated numerous email responses from people thanking...

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