When I'm planning a party, especially a theme party like my Greek Dinner Party , I try to "shop" my garage and house to find anything that I might be able to easily incorporate into the plan. My napkin ring inventory yielded nothing, and I was stumped as to what I could use to make my … [Read more...] about Greek Knot Napkin Rings
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Flaming Saganaki Cheese
It's a blustery night in February with a cozy fire crackling in the fireplace and four old friends catching up. That was the setting for my Greek Dinner Party that began with this "spectacle" for a starter. I had set up the coffee table in front of the fireplace to serve the appetizer … [Read more...] about Flaming Saganaki Cheese
Greek Dinner Party Signature Elements
I started "shopping" around my home like I always do when I begin to plan one of my parties. "Greek", I thought, okay, think urns, columns, the blue and white flag... Rummaging around my overstuffed garage and the living room shelves for pieces that could be used for the table … [Read more...] about Greek Dinner Party Signature Elements
Zucchini Keftedes with Tangy Yogurt Cucumber Salad
When I'm creating a recipe that I want to be truly representative of the cuisine, I look to what the region produces and plan to incorporate some of those elements into my finished dish. With Greece, it was a no brainer. Lemons, certainly. Lots of dill, mint and garlic. Yup. Greek … [Read more...] about Zucchini Keftedes with Tangy Yogurt Cucumber Salad
Athena’s Greek Baked Chicken
I created this recipe when planning my Greek Dinner Party, and wanted to serve an entree that packed a real wallop when it came to the flavors of the Mediterranean. I used a Greek yogurt marinade and added color and a punched up the flavor profile with grape tomatoes, artichoke … [Read more...] about Athena’s Greek Baked Chicken
