Serve up scrumptious Greek dishes at home
Try Michael Psilakis’ recipes for Tsatziki, roasted pepper and feta spread
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Cook up delicious Greek dishes Oct. 29: Chef and restaurant owner Michael Psilakis cooks up roasted pepper and feta spread and Tsatziki. Today show |
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Chef and restaurant owner Michael Psilakis grew up in a Greek household, always eating traditional Greek foods. He's turned many of those foods into the centerpiece of his career, serving them in his New York restaurants and sharing them in his new book, "How to Roast a Lamb." Here, he shares his recipes for roasted pepper and feta spread and Tsatziki.
Makes 1 quart
This traditional roasted pepper and feta spread resembles a Greek romesco. It goes well with just about anything and is wonderful on its own as a dipping agent for crudites or potato chips.
INGREDIENTS
Brush the onion slices with a little olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper. On a hot grill pan or in a cast-iron skillet, grill the onion until tender and slightly char-marked. Separate into rings.
In a food processor, combine all the remaining ingredients and process until very smooth. Taste for seasoning but be careful not to add too much salt, as the feta is very salty.
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Makes 1 quart
INGREDIENTS
Quarter the cucumber lengthwise and trim off the triangular wedge of seeds. Cut the cucumber into a very small, even dice. Transfer it to a mixing bowl.
In a food processor, combine the garlic, vinegar, shallots and dill. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed. Add the mixture to the cucumbers; add the yogurt. Fold together with a rubber spatula, adding the olive oil and lemon juice. Season liberally with kosher salt and pepper, starting off with 1 tablespoon salt. Taste for seasoning. You can store Tsatziki in a covered, clean jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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