Classic Greek cuisine: Try lamb stew, eggplant salad - msnbc.com

Classic Greek cuisine: Try lamb stew, eggplant salad msnbc.com Remove half the oil add the onions, salt and cook covered stirring occasionally 15-20 minutes until soft. Remove top, raise the heat to reduce liquid, add garlic, and cook 1-2 minutes, season with salt and pepper. Add the canned tomatoes and cook for ...

Dining at the Butcher's - New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog)

Dining at the Butcher's New York Times (blog) One, Greek-owned, often brandishes whole flayed animals. Step into Butcher Bar a few blocks farther down and you'll encounter a newer ethos. An austere 20-seat dining area is framed by a mirrored wall and blond wood. Beyond is an open kitchen, ... and more »

Astoria Gets Desperately-Needed Greek Restaurant, Thymari - Gothamist

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Astoria Gets Desperately-Needed Greek Restaurant, Thymari Gothamist Introducing Thymari, a new restaurant on 34th Ave that promises to "span centuries of classic Greek cooking." The owner is Konstantinos Batalamas, who grew up in northern Greece and moved to NYC in 1999 to work for HBO. He says the menu "draws from ...

Chef advocates 'eating right' on cooking show - Hometownlife.com

Chef advocates 'eating right' on cooking show Hometownlife.com He says his late mother, Carol Rapitis, inspired him to pursue cooking. He also remains connected to his Greek heritage, teaching a class last week on Greek history and cuisine at Schoolcraft. “My late mother came to this country as a young girl from ... and more »

Easy Ways to Enjoy Greek Yogurt - The Daily meal

Easy Ways to Enjoy Greek Yogurt The Daily meal Greek yogurt has become pretty popular over the last few years. New flavors are popping up in grocery stores all the time and so are new recipes and ideas to incorporate Greek yogurt into our daily diets. My favorite way to enjoy Greek yogurt is to mix ... and more »