ARTICLES For Entertaining
THE BEST STEAK OF YOUR LIFE
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Sous vide is an easy, reliable method for cooking steaks that produces exceptional results. For me, a sous vide steak is the best steak of your life!
ROAST CHICKEN WITH PIXIES, FENNEL AND OUZO
WITH 7 COMMENTS
This roasted chicken with clementines and ouzo will fill your kitchen with fabulous aromas. Simple to prepare, delicious, this dish can be prepared ahead of time and is great for a large crowd.
FENNEL RISOTTO WITH MUSHROOM TOPPING
WITH NO COMMENTS
This delicious and creamy risotto pairs very well with Roast Chicken with Pixies and Ouzo. The combination make for a great entertaining meal. Checkout the recipe headnotes to see how leftover risotto can be used to a create a couple different delicious meals.
GRILLED OCTOPUS — TWO WAYS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Grilled octopus is surprisingly simple to make. The key is tenderizing the cephalopod before you grill it. This recipe provides two methods: sous vide and braising.
WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER TWO WAYS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Whole roasted cauliflower is dramatic and delicious. This recipe incorporates a secret technique that keeps the outside from burning. I also offer two ways to slow cook the cauliflower -- oven roasting and sous vide. You decide which you like best!
PUMPKIN PIE WITH FRESH GINGER AND ESPRESSO
WITH NO COMMENTS
Pumpkin pie made with a shot of espresso, freshly grated ginger and cream takes this Thanksgiving tradition to new heights and makes a great breakfast the day after.
SOUVLAKI CHICKEN
WITH NO COMMENTS
Traditional Greek souvlaki chicken makes for an easy, flavorful and casual meal. Serve with Tzaziki sauce or Ottolenghi's Burnt Eggplant and Yogurt sauce.
GREEK FRUIT DESSERT
WITH 4 COMMENTS
Adopt this simple Greek approach to dessert. Slice some fruit, arrange it on a platter, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. You have a healthy, quick and delicious way to complete your meal.
THE BEST GARLIC BREAD
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This garlic bread earns its name "The Best Garlic Bread" because it is fast and easy, healthy, versatile and of course delicious. Warmed bread is served in a pool of good olive oil and seasonings.
MODERN GREEK MOUSSAKA
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Moussaka is both an ultimate comfort food and a labor of love to make. This recipe for modern Greek moussaka reduces the preparation steps and is a healthier version of traditional moussaka.