The oysters are quickly baked, or broiled in the oven until they are just cooked and slightly heated while being protected from drying out by a layer of briny, creamy…
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Prawn and Fennel Bisque
My seafood soup, I mean bisque, is rich in flavours drawn from all parts of the prawns, including the meat, the shells, and most importantly: the prawn heads and a…
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Octopus Stifado / Χταπóδι Στιφάδο (Greek Octopus and Onion Stew)
When I think of a typical Greek image I think of blue skies, blue seas… and clothing lines full of octopi. If you’ve ever visited one of the Greek islands…
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Linguine alle Vongole
This is by far my favorite pasta dish. Like ever. If I see it on a menu when going out to eat I will probably order it without really looking…
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Cheesy Trahanas (τραχανάς) with Sweet Tomato Prawns and Bacon
This post includes sponsored products and contains affiliate links. Some time ago I was approached by Monthly Flavors – a food subscription box service which aims to help people explore…
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Classic Mussels (Zeeuwse Mosselpan)
My recipe here for a classic ‘Zeeuwse mosselpan’, is the most basic and commonly made version with white wine and vegetables. Diced bacon is sometimes added as well, but my…
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Salt and Pepper Squid
I love squid in every form, I like my squid stewed, grilled, served whole, or cut up… heck, I even like it raw on sushi! But not everybody is as…
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Bruschetta with Octopus and Giant Bean Spread
Who doesn’t love a good bruschetta? This popular Italian antipasto is so much more than a simple piece of toast, though, at the same time, that is exactly what it…
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Bakaliaros Skordalia / Μπακαλιαρός Σκορδαλιά (Fried Salt Cod with Garlic Sauce)
Ahhh dried and salted cod… A bit daunting for some, but loved by many all over the world! Named bacalhau in Portuguese, baccala in Italian, Bakkeljauw in Surinamese/Dutch, morue salée…
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Venus Clam Soup with Garlic and Ginger
I’ve been in Greece for some time now (two years, on and off) and I’ve been enjoying the vast array of fish and seafood tremendously. From huge octopi hung out…
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Taramosalata / Ταραμοσαλάτα (Greek Fish Roe Dip)
Salty! Creamy! Delicious! Taramosalata, or ‘taramasalata’ as I often see it written (Greeks never call it taramasalata!) is a Greek fish roe dip made from salted and cured roe (usually…
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Spaghetti and Cuttlefish in Cuttlefish Ink Sauce (Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia)
I had my first encounter with (squid) ink pasta in the early 2000’s, when I was still a teenager taking my first steps into the world of cooking my own…
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