Lemon, Oregano & Smoke - The Greek Grill
my greek table with diane kochilas

In Greece, they say you can learn to cook, but you're born to grill. For sure, cooking over fire is one of the most ancient ways to enjoy a whole variety of meats, fish, even vegetables. Today, we're focusing on the traditions of grilling in Greece, a hero's feast, so to speak. Even battle-hardened warriors savored the succulent smoky flavors of grilled meats to celebrate victory. In this episode, Diane visits one of the best-known Greek grill chefs to learn the secrets of cooking over fire. We will see him butchering and Diane will talk about the difference between Greek and US cuts of meat. Arugula Salad with Grilled Pears and Grilled Haloumi; Grilled Chicken Legs with Tomato-Olive Paste Barbecue Sauce; Greek Burgers.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 209

About My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas:

Hosted by chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Diane Kochilas, the 13-part culinary series MY GREEK TABLE WITH DIANE KOCHILAS celebrates Greek history and culture through food.

In the series, Diane travels throughout Greece and its surrounding islands where she showcases many of the foods that Greece is known for (olive oil, feta, honey, yogurt and more), while giving a snapshot of the country's traditions.

Then Diane heads back to her kitchen to whip up simple home-cooked meals using the ingredients she highlights in each episode, offering tips on how to cook and pair them in a traditional Greek meal.


Future Broadcast times for "My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas": (show all)

Sun, Apr 28 6:00 P.M. Crete: Mother of the Mediterranean     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, May 5 6:00 P.M. The Centaur's Kitchen: Preserving Nature's Bounty     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, May 12 6:00 P.M. Athens Rising     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, May 19 6:00 P.M. Aegean Cuisine     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, May 26 6:00 P.M. You Say Tomato, I Say Domata     NH Create (11.4)


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