If you've ever tried stifado, you'll understand why the Greek beef stew with tomatoes and warm spices is the perfect addition to lasagna. The stifado forms the sauce, while pasta, a blend of cheeses, ...

My husband and I journeyed to Greece 12 years ago for a last childless fling and wound up having a glorious, play-it-by-ear excursion. With no reservations beyond the first night, we toured Athens and ...

1. Gather all the ingredients and equipment. 2. Cut the beef into cubes and season well with salt and pepper. 3. Heat a braising pan over high heat. Add the olive oil and, working in batches, sear the ...

Greece is mushroom heaven, and one of the places especially known for wild and cultivated mushrooms is Evia, a wondrous island just an hour from Athens. This Greek recipe for mushroom stew, replete, ...

Pete Marczyk and Barbara Macfarlane do not leave their work behind when they leave Marczyk Fine Foods and head for their great old Denver house with the big, new kitchen. They often bring some of ...

Preheat the oven to 180C. Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron saucepan over medium heat and sear the beef in batches for 8 minutes, or until browned. Remove the beef and set aside. Add the onions ...

Stifado is a classic melt-in-your-mouth Greek stew simmered in a tomato-red wine sauce with a warm spice combination that includes whole cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Equally delicious with lamb or ...

At Molyvos, the charming Greek restaurant near Carnegie Hall, the emphasis is on regional home cooking from the Greek islands. Owner John Livanos ensured that executive chef Jim Botsacos had a taste ...