3 recipes for "ouzo"
Tyropitakia

Tyropitakia

Nov 24, 2007

One sheet of phyllo makes a soft, slightly crisp wrapper for these triangular cheese-filled pastries. For a crunchy version, use two sheets, brushing with butter between layers. Serve with the Greek licorice-flavoured liqueur called ouzo.

Mediterranean Steamed Mussels

Mediterranean Steamed Mussels

Nov 5, 2002

A dinner honouring Mom at the Cousvis household wouldn't be special without steamed shellfish. This simple sit-down appetizer uses fresh Prince Edward Island mussels, earthy saffron and Georgia Cousvis's favourite vegetable: fennel.

Cinnamon Lamb Chops with Agro-Dolce Eggplant

Cinnamon Lamb Chops with Agro-Dolce Eggplant

May 13, 2009

It is hard to believe that this entire meal for 6 can be prepared in under an hour. The ingredients in this main course and side dishes are completely Canadian (including the Canola oil), but just like our country's unique cultural mosaic -- they have been flavoured with exotic spices and other wonderful additions which highlight Canada's tolerance and respect for people of other lands. The lamb was reared in Ontario and the eggplant can be grown in almost any Canadian garden. I sometimes serve the lamb with chick pea fries and chuckle when I remind my Indian in-laws that Canada and Australia are now growing garbanzo beans, too.

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