Saturday, February 9, 2008

YIOUVETSI



Yiouvetsi
is a typically Greek dish, favoured in particular by island communities. It derives its name from the dull red, round, terracotta dish that it is baked in. However, nowadays it is very often cooked in round shallow aluminium dishes. Despite this, the dish is still called yiouvetsi. Greek : Γιουβέτσι


INGREDIENTS
· 1 leg of lamb or a shoulder about 2 kg, or 2 kg beef, boned, trimmed of fat and sliced into large serving portion,
-4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
· 1400 gr. can tomatoes, or 500 gr. ripe tomatoes finely chopped
· 5 tablespoons olive oil
· 1 tablespoon dried oregano
· 150 ml hot water
· salt and black pepper
· 400 grams orzo (small tear-shaped pasta) - the greek kritharaki (Oryzo)- ,100 gr. grated Parmesan or Greek kefalotiri cheese
Try it and tell Supersaki how you liked it

Mediteranean Medley


Today my dear readers I propose you a healthy lunch option.
A mediteranean style medley of mixed greens and vegetables,
topped with a lemon juice, extra Virgin (Greek of course0 Olive Oil. Enjoy. for recipies contact welcome.
Supersaki

Something Simple


Something simple,
everyday we should do something simple, meaningfull and bringing the joy we want to see to each other. Try this small dish, stuffed Tomatoes and share it with your friends for dinner. For the recipie reply to my blog.