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To those who think that Greece does not matter today, let me say that they could not make a bigger mistake. Today, like old Greece, is of the utmost importance for anyone looking to find himself.
Henry Miller, 1891-1980, American author
Lemon Myrtle, Macadamia Nuts, Tasmanian Pepperberry, Cucumber and Tomato For this week's Greek food column, I wanted to explore the way Greek food has traveled beyond Greece and evolved within the communities that have made new countries their home. This dish takes...
Lemon Myrtle, Macadamia Nuts, Tasmanian Pepperberry, Cucumber and Tomato For this week's Greek food column, I wanted to explore the way Greek food has traveled beyond Greece and evolved within the communities that have made new countries their home. This dish takes...
Origins and Inspiration Some dishes are born from tradition, while others are created from a particular place, a particular season and a desire to bring simple ingredients together. This is one of those dishes. I created Pea and Mint with Chilli Flakes and Greek Feta...
Greek Green Beans Braised with Tomato, Herbs and Olive Oil Few Greek dishes demonstrate the simplicity of Greek cooking better than Fasolakia Ladera. At first glance it is simply a plate of green beans, tomatoes, herbs and olive oil, but behind those humble...
Spring Blossom Honey Glazed Gammon There are some ingredients that do more than simply add flavor to a dish. They carry a sense of place, a connection to the people who produced them and a story that deserves to be told. This week, I am bringing together a...
As you know, food has always been at the heart of my life and career, and this proposed column would give me the opportunity to share recipes inspired by Greece, the Mediterranean and my own culinary experiences and travels. Each week, I would bring you a mixture of...
Origin & Tradition: Kourabiedes are almond shortbreads enjoyed across Greece during Christmas, but on Spetses they are often enhanced with a splash of brandy or Metaxa. Soft, buttery, and dusted in icing sugar, they're a sweet symbol of hospitality and festive...
Manitaria Krasata takes its name from two simple Greek words. Manitaria means mushrooms and Krasata comes from the word krasi, meaning wine. Together they describe exactly what this dish is: mushrooms cooked gently in wine until they absorb the deep flavor of the...
Greek News and Radio Florida proudly announces the launch of a brand new weekly culinary column by chef, author and food writer Paul James. Paul James's Just Recipes brings readers simple, flavourful dishes influenced by Paul's culinary journeys across Greece and...
From Port to Plate Completes Successful Promotional Tour of Corfu and Paxos Ahead of Upcoming TV Series and Cultural and Culinary Book From Port to Plate – The 'Ambassadors' Collector's Edition Book: Sailing, Culture, and Cuisine Corfu, Greece – From Port to Plate,...
Charlie Kirk was killed because of his opinions. That truth should stop each one of us in our tracks. He was not on a battlefield, he was not armed, he was not attacking anyone. He was speaking. He was doing what every free citizen should be allowed to do, sharing...
BY PAUL JAMES UNCENSORED Britain's Home Secretary was speaking about Child sexual exploitation and rape gangs live on television Monday 6th January. Both sides of the House of Commons nodding and pointing at each other, trying to pass the blame as usual....
I just want to thank Businessrise Publishing House and especially Ioanna Lazarou & Ioannis Mitsakos for all of their incredibly professional & dedicated work into creating my new cookbook "Paul James's Corfu Odyssey" and making my dream come true in writing...
American meatloaf dates from the late 1870s. Those preparing the dish were told to chop up whatever meat was on hand, the meat most likely being beef. To that they added salt, pepper, onion, egg and milk-soaked bread. In Greece, meatloaf is referred to as rolo...
This is the recipe that I described on my latest episode of "The Weekend Show, With Paul James" on Greek News & Radio Fl. If any of you managed to listen to the show, one of my listeners asked if you were in a Chinese restaurant in Greece... would the Fried Rice...
And a bit of history I will now examine the Greek community in Belgium. Although Greeks were already living in Belgium before 1956, the largest migration from Greece to Belgium took place between 1956 and 1964. It is estimated that then around 20.000 Greeks were attracted...
Now we all know in Greek Cuisine, Sofrito refers to a dish that is found almost exclusively in Corfu. It is served less frequently in other regions of Greece and is often referred to as 'Corfu Sofrito' outside of Corfu. It is usually made with veal, beef or chicken...
INGREDIENTS 2 large chicken breasts cut into strips sunflower oil, for deep-frying My Special Greek mix 2 tbsp of dried oregano 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp of onion powder 1 tsp of ground sage 1 tsp of cinnamon powder 1...
INGREDIENTS 500g of stewing steak diced Nouboulo diced or smoked bacon diced 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp of tomato purée 1 tsp of dried Oregano 1 onion finely sliced 400g Tin of chopped tomatoes Handful of Olives Zest for the Skordalia & juice...
Ingredients 2 pounds boneless beef cubes Linguine 2tbs of olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, grated 1 400ml can chopped tomatoes 1/2 a can of water (Use empty tomato tin) 1 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes (Or more) 2 Bay leaf's 1 tsp of ground...
I'm calling this a cheats trifle purely because I've used a ready made custard....by all means make your own....but surely life is difficult as it is already. Ingredients 8 sponge fingers 7g Vegan gelatine crystals Syrup 200g Demerara Sugar 50ml Cold water ...
Antikristo served with Gamopilafo Ingredients : Antikristo 2 lamb shanks or shoulder lamb (Fatty piece of lamb) Mix of Cretion herb blended by myself: 1 tbsp of fresh Thyme (or dried) 1 tbsp of fresh Oregano (or dried) 1 tbsp of Marjoram ( dried) 1 tsp of sea salt 1...
INGREDIENTS FOR THE FISH CAKES Leftover Skordalia Leftover cooked flaked Cod fillets (I prefer white fish but salmon or tuna would work well) Breadcrumbs made from near stale bread (enough for mixture, coating & garnish) Fresh parsley finely chopped Fresh...
The idea for this recipe came from reading about a town on the island of Corsica, called Cargèse. The island of Corsica is a territorial collective of France. The regional capital is Ajaccio, But it was Cargèse, a small town located on the western edge of Corsica...
Ingredients Filo pastry (Ready to use) Raisins Almonds Icing sugar Syrup 100 grams of brown sugar 4 tbsps of Rum (3 for the syrup 1 for the cream) 250 ml of double cream Knob of Melted butter 100 ml of water Method Roll out three pre- made filo pastry sheets and one at...
Santorini Dishes. As I have largely concentrated on 'Corfiot Cuisine' through my own experiences of visiting this beautiful island in the past, I've had to dig deep and research about the cuisine of other parts of Greece and its islands. As you know theirs a lot of...
Loukoumades is a popular sweet Greek dessert, the best way I can describe it is like a cross between a donut and a profiterole, without the eggs. On researching this dish I found in Ancient Greek literature, they were known as 'honey tokens' and were awarded as...
INGREDIENTS 2 lamb shanks1 bulb garlic (2 cloves thinly sliced )2 lemons (halved) retain some zest.1 tbs dried oregano8 new potatoes4 bay leaves200ml white wineGreek sea Salt flakesBlack pepper1 red onion cut into chunks.Olive oilA couple of sprigs of...