I’m wondering if anyone on the board has much experience or expertise in cooking Greek Food, and in particular, if there are any recommendations for a good Greek cook book.
I’ve been told by some of my older Greek friends in town about a book called, Greek Cooking At Its American Best, by Ellen Furgis, but it’s been out of print for decades and I hesitate to pay on the order of $100-$150 online for a used cook book without looking at it first.
I have always loved Greek food, and now that I’m retired and cooking a lot more, I’d like to learn a bit about it and experiment a little.
As I am lazy as hell when it comes to Greek food, it’s usually a trip to Costco for gyro meat and pita bread.
My laziest creation is using gyro meat, refried beans, shredded lettuce, Navajo fry bread and the gyro sauce to make a Navajo Taco, not taco.
They have other premade items in their frozen foods.
The “Joy of Cooking” has some Greek recipe’s that are pretty good.
I will offer the warning that if you are not used to cooking meats that tend to have strong odors (or odors you’ve never experienced from cooking) there will be some of it. That part is an acquired thing.
Thanks for the comments re: Greek food, and yes, the strong meat odors are not an issue for me, but I do hear a bit about it from my wife on occasion
Navajo Tacos… A million years ago (in the mid 70’s) I worked with a fellow who introduced me to a lot of good food and great restaurants. There was a place, just west of 40th West on 5400 South, (I think) on the north side of the street, that had the best Navajo Tacos, and which we frequented for years. I don’t recall the name of the place (anyone?) and I’m pretty sure it’s not still there, but now I’m going to spend the rest of the day thinking about those great lunches.
Any place in town where good authentic Navajo Tacos can be had now? Please!?!
I’m a fan of this guys youtube channel. He has a restaurant in San Diego and the stuff I’ve made of his is very good. He has a few Greek recipes in his list of videos.
I made and tried for the first time Cincinnati Chili. It was interesting. Not bad, but I’m not sure I would make it again. It definitely has a unique flavor. No beans, but the sauce is made up of cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice and brown sugar.
I guess traditionally it goes on top of spaghetti and is topped off with raw diced onions and cheddar cheese. Very different and tasty.
I may need to pay attention to my ingredients for when I make Chili Colorado, no sweet peppers or maters. I do use my red chili enchilada sauce, but haven’t paid attention to quantities in years.
I may need to make some Chili Verde in the nearish future too.
Today I made Eggplant Bolognese from a recipe I found in the New York Times. It called for lots of fresh stuff. The only cans opened - Crushed tomatoes.
My house is smelling like a fine Italian restaurant now, and my wife is hangry at me.
Time for Tomato (from the garden), Bacon, Cheese sandwiches - my great-grandparents Fri night specialty. According to my mother, we corrupt it with mayo, avacado, and even lettuce sometimes. She eats it on brick oven bread, butter, salt and pepper (has to be sharp cheddar cheese, partially melted with the hot bacon).
