{"product_id":"supper-club-autumn-in-greece-a-harvest-feast-with-peter-minaki","title":"SUPPER CLUB: Autumn in Greece with Peter Minaki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassionate Greek food aficionado, cook, author and teacher \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Minaki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kalofagas.ca\/\"\u003eKalofagas.ca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is back at The Dep with another night of authentic Greek specialities. \u003c\/span\u003eIn keeping with his Mediterranean Diet philosophy, Peter brings the bounty of the season to the table with this luscious celebration of home-style Greek cooking.\u003cbr\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousemade Bread \u0026amp; Olives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp Saganaki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShrimp simmered in an aromatic tomato sauce with crumbled feta — saganaki refers to the two-handled vessel the dish is traditionally served in, not just the cheese it's often associated with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Arugula Salad with Fresh Figs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA celebration of the close of the fig season; figs, shaved \u003cem\u003egraviera\u003c\/em\u003e (think Greek gruyère) and a bright, three-citrus dressing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoussaka\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMoussaka is one of the most famous and beloved Greek dishes worldwide: tender eggplant \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003elayered with a warmly spiced minced meat sauce, topped with a creamy \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebéchamel. While viewed as a Greek national icon today, its roots stretch back to medieval Arab dishes — \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIts name comes from the Arabic word \u003cem\u003emusaqqa'a\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"moistened\" — which evolved through the Ottoman Empire. (It is said Ottoman chefs prepared over 40 different eggplant recipes for the royal court). In the 1920s, influential Greek chef Nikolaos Tselementes added a French béchamel sauce to the top, part of a trend to Europeanize\" traditional Greek cooking by blending Mediterranean ingredients with French culinary techniques. This structured, layered version with golden baked béchamel on top became the worldwide standard for Greek moussaka. You can rest assured Peter's version will be exceptional. \u003cem\u003eVegetarian version available on request\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarydopita à la Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpiced walnut cake, warmed with cinnamon and clove and soaked in syrup, made in patisseries across Greece and in most Greek homes — served with a scoop of ice cream.\u003cbr\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Minaki\u003c\/strong\u003e is a proud Greek Canadian and the creator of the popular \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kalofagas.ca\"\u003eKalofagas – Greek Food \u0026amp; Beyond\u003c\/a\u003e food blog. \u003cem\u003eKalofagas\u003c\/em\u003e is the Greek word for “gourmet.” Peter started the blog because he wanted to introduce the world to the delicious depths of Greek cuisine. Known for adding twists to his recipes, Peter balances his posts between traditional, modernized and his own unique recipes. Gathering inspiration from his yearly trips to Greece, Peter endlessly promotes the diversity of Greek cuisine. Living in Toronto and having a curious spirit, he refers to himself as “a tourist in his own town.” He welcomes every opportunity to try new foods and different cuisines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kalofagas\/\"\u003e@kalofagas\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kalofagas.ca\"\u003ekalofagas.ca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery weekend The Depanneur invites an amateur or professional guest chef to host a fun, informal dinner party.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Depanneur","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":50167797973240,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/8101\/1960\/files\/10Oct3GreekDinnerPeterM1000115686.jpg?v=1786894019","url":"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/products\/supper-club-autumn-in-greece-a-harvest-feast-with-peter-minaki","provider":"The Depanneur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}