Category Archives: Pam’s Greek Kitchen

While you may not come across Cauliflower on the menu at the Taverna, it is very popular in Greek homes and used in many different ways. Here it is served in a lemon sauce, a perfect accompaniment for ‘Keftedes” (fried meatballs). Serves 6 … Continue reading →

This dish is uniquely delicate. Shelling fresh peas is time consuming but their matchless flavour is worth the investment of your time. What you need 4 large globe artichokes juice of 1.5 lemons 150ml/.25 pint/two thirds of a cup of … Continue reading →

The Greek name for these sausages is ‘sousoukakia’. They are more like large meatballs than the sausages we are accustomed to. Traditionally they are served with pasta, rice or fresh, crusty bread, accompanied by a green or mixed salad. Serves … Continue reading →

This is a popular summer dish in Greece and is made with different kinds of beans according to what is available. It is served with feta cheese and fresh bread. Serves 4 What you need 800g/1.75lb green beans, trimmed 150ml/0.25 … Continue reading →

Thinly sliced potatoes are cooked with Greek feta cheese and black and green olives in olive oil for thos flavoursome dish. Toasted pitta bread and a green salad go well. Seves 4 What you need 900g/2lb potatoes 150mls/0.25 pint/ two … Continue reading →

A lamb Yiouvetsi is one of the most popular dishes and is often made for family lunch on 15th August, another important date in the Greek Orthodox calendar as it marks the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin mary … Continue reading →

This delicious dip can be served with a garnish of fresh coriander leaves, olives or pickled cucumbers, hot pepper sauce or a little ground corriander.  Serves 2 – 4 What you need 1 large or two medium aubergines (eggplants) 2 … Continue reading →

This traditional Greek staple has a unique lightness in terms of both flavour and texture. It can be enjoyed as a starter, or can be a delicious healthy main meal served with fresh bread and feta cheese. It is enjoyable … Continue reading →

In Greece, Briami constitutes a wholesome main meal, served with a salad, some olives and cheese. Serves 4 as a main course, 6 as a meze What you need 675g/1.5 lbs courgettes; 450 g/1lb potatoes; 1 onion finely sliced; 3 … Continue reading →

As a practitioner my hope for my weight loss clients is that they return home feeling healthier, if not actually a couple of lbs lighter. The feedback they give me suggests that we invariably achieve the first goal, and often, … Continue reading →