Red Mullets Savoro (Barbounia Savoro)

Red Mullets Savoro (Barbounia Savoro)

Another method for preserving fish (or meat) was to cook it “Savoro” style… meaning in vinegar, sugar, salt and mainly rosemary. A wonderful dish that can be served warm or cold, as a starter or meze for wine, beer or ouzo. Ingredients Red mullets or other small whole...
Reggosalata (salad with smoked herring)

Reggosalata (salad with smoked herring)

The only time I tasted this slad was in Chrysopigi in Crete, made by the lady cooks of the village with a few simple ingredients and their amazing Olive Oil. It was really a great salad!! Ingredients (amounts of ingredients I leave to your liking) Smoked herring Fresh...
Astakomakaronada (Lobster Spaghetti)

Astakomakaronada (Lobster Spaghetti)

Ingredients Live lobster Onion chopped 3tbsp Garlic chopped 1tsp Olive oil (evoo) 1/4cup White wine 1cup Tomato paste 2tbsp diluted in 1/2cup hot water Rosemary 1tsp Thyme 1tsp Dried spearmint 1tsp Salt and pepper Boiling water 1litre (4cups) Spaghetti 250gr (8oz)...
Traditional Cretan Kakavia soup

Traditional Cretan Kakavia soup

Kakavia is a soup made traditionally by the fishermen in the boats after their fishing. They use the fish that don’t sell easy at the fish market, the use of sea water, onions and potatoes that are easy to bring with maybe some lemons and eaten with chunks of bread to...