Spinach Pie Dumplings in Garlic Soy Avgolemono Broth: A Greek-Asian Signature
A My Prep Table original: spanakopita filling in dumpling wrappers, served in a ginger-spiked avgolemono broth. Greek-Asian fusion, serves 4.
A My Prep Table original: spanakopita filling in dumpling wrappers, served in a ginger-spiked avgolemono broth. Greek-Asian fusion, serves 4.
Hand-rolled Greek spinach pies on fresh phyllo dough, with a three-cheese filling of ricotta, cottage cheese and feta. The village version of spanakopita.
Classic French potato au gratin with Gruyere and sharp cheddar, baked low and slow so the cream never splits. Serves 6 in 40 minutes.
Maple glazed butternut squash with brown sugar and caramelised edges. Four ingredients, 30 minutes, serves 4. The side dish that outshines the roast.
Stovetop candied pecans in 15 minutes with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. The water is what stops the sugar seizing. Makes enough for 6.
Clean littleneck clams properly with cold running water and kosher salt so they purge their own sand. 15 minutes, and no grit in the broth.
Slice parsley the way professionals do: wash in volume, spin bone dry, and slice rather than chop. Keeps herbs vivid and the flavour in the leaf.
How to cook any pasta properly: a gallon of water per pound, salt once boiling, and why you should never throw it at the wall. Al dente every time.