God, I have so many Greek recipes from my family. I think the easiest, that I can recall from memory, is i[Manestra]i: 1 whole chicken, cut into peices 2 large cans pureed tomatoes 1 onion, ...
this sounds pretty good & simple. do you know how to make baklava? i have all this extra phyllo dough i'd like to use up.
Pistachios are turkish - almonds and walnuts are greek. The greek islands have a turkish influence, so you might see pistachios there.
ah, okay. i think i've only had baklava w/ pistachios...we had arabic friends back in long island..and nadia made the most amaaaazing baklava.
Tikanis! I have done it a couple of ways, use pecans instead of walnuts, walnuts can be a bit bitter(they are more expensive but if it is for something special). Also be sure to infuse your honey or sugar concoction with lemon. It gives it that something special. Also I have done it once with by doing up two layers (three phylo, two nut) on a silpat mat and rolling it (like a swiss roll), it is quick and you can do alot more at one time (just don't forget to cut before baking).
And sorry Webtoe, but we never put the sugar or honey stuff in as we go, it goes on after it comes out of the oven like within 20-30min. YMMV
Excellent tips!