http://www.computercook.com/ Mangia Mediterranean en Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT info@computercook.com info@computercook.com http://www.computercook.com/thanksgiving-dinner-with-mediterranean-ingredients/1/ Growing up, we never had bread stuffing with our turkey. I didn't even know that there was another name for it until my early twenties. When my husband and I... http://www.computercook.com/thanksgiving-dinner-with-mediterranean-ingredients/1/#comments http://www.computercook.com/thanksgiving-dinner-with-mediterranean-ingredients/1/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/french-gastronomy-in-culture-my-new-obsession/ A few weeks ago I prepared a multi-course French dinner. I was inspired by a cookbook I am reading by an author who has a French style bistro restaurant. I... http://www.computercook.com/french-gastronomy-in-culture-my-new-obsession/#comments http://www.computercook.com/french-gastronomy-in-culture-my-new-obsession/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:24:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/french-gastronomy-and-culture-my-new-obsession/ A few weeks ago I prepared a multi-course French dinner. I was inspired by a cookbook I am reading by an author who has a French style bistro restaurant. I... http://www.computercook.com/french-gastronomy-and-culture-my-new-obsession/#comments http://www.computercook.com/french-gastronomy-and-culture-my-new-obsession/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:24:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/new-greek-cooking-blog/ As you know, my ancestors came from Greece and Asia Minor (a story for another day). Much of my cooking heritage has been shaped by my heritage. So to celebrate... http://www.computercook.com/new-greek-cooking-blog/#comments http://www.computercook.com/new-greek-cooking-blog/ Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:41:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/traditional-greek-salad-recipe/ Here in the United States, Greek salads contain a lot of lettuce and only a little bit of tomato and cucumber. That's why I was a little confused when going... http://www.computercook.com/traditional-greek-salad-recipe/#comments http://www.computercook.com/traditional-greek-salad-recipe/ Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:07:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/my-favorite-recipes-websites/ I went through a phase of collecting cookbooks and cooking magazines but I found I never really opened them. Instead, I tend to log online and search for recipes to... http://www.computercook.com/my-favorite-recipes-websites/#comments http://www.computercook.com/my-favorite-recipes-websites/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:47:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/mediterranean-grilling-going-beyond-the-norm/ In the United States, grilling is a standard thing. Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, steaks ... you get the idea. Meat, meat, and more meat. But a few days ago, I... http://www.computercook.com/mediterranean-grilling-going-beyond-the-norm/#comments http://www.computercook.com/mediterranean-grilling-going-beyond-the-norm/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:46:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/roasted-red-pepper-cream-cheese-spread/ I love using Mediterranean ingredients in seemingly ordinary things. I call it "comfort food with a kick". I loved celery with cream cheese as a kid. I snacked my way... http://www.computercook.com/roasted-red-pepper-cream-cheese-spread/#comments http://www.computercook.com/roasted-red-pepper-cream-cheese-spread/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:23:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/spanakopita-recipe-greek-spinach-pie/ My mother made her famous spanakopita recipe for a bridal shower the other day and I helped, as I had done so many times since my childhood. I've watched the... http://www.computercook.com/spanakopita-recipe-greek-spinach-pie/#comments http://www.computercook.com/spanakopita-recipe-greek-spinach-pie/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:26:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/mediterranean-kitchen-staples/ When I lived in Europe, I got into the habit of shopping nearly every day because food is fresher that way. I also learned how to shop seasonally - something... http://www.computercook.com/mediterranean-kitchen-staples/#comments http://www.computercook.com/mediterranean-kitchen-staples/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:32:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/minestrone-soup-recipe/ I speak a lot about Greece and my memories of the cuisine. But, I like Italian cuisine, too, Minestrone soup is one of my favorite soups. One of the beauties... http://www.computercook.com/minestrone-soup-recipe/#comments http://www.computercook.com/minestrone-soup-recipe/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:29:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/my-love-for-the-olive-a-genetic-possibility/ These days, I can't seem to handle my salt the way I used to. I wake up with puffy hands and fingers from the excess water retention. As a child... http://www.computercook.com/my-love-for-the-olive-a-genetic-possibility/#comments http://www.computercook.com/my-love-for-the-olive-a-genetic-possibility/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:57:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/my-changing-perceptions-of-greek-cuisine-santorini-reflections/ I am a Greek American. Growing up, we ate all the old standbys - spanakopita (spinach pie), avgolemono supa (Greek chicken soup), and pastitsou (Greece's answer to lasagna) were some... http://www.computercook.com/my-changing-perceptions-of-greek-cuisine-santorini-reflections/#comments http://www.computercook.com/my-changing-perceptions-of-greek-cuisine-santorini-reflections/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:35:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/mediterranean-cooking-at-its-finest/ Mangia Mediterranean is a celebration of the cuisine of the region. Most people know that Greece, Italy, France, and Spain are the countries in the Mediterranean that have the best... http://www.computercook.com/mediterranean-cooking-at-its-finest/#comments http://www.computercook.com/mediterranean-cooking-at-its-finest/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:14:24 GMT