{"product_id":"supper-club-greek-jewish-shabbat-by-alissa-kondogiannis","title":"SUPPER CLUB: Greek Shabbat by Alissa Kondogiannis","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor thousands of years Jewish people have been gathering around the table on Friday nights to celebrate a humble but ancient ritual, the sabbath meal. The lighting of candles, the singing of simple blessings and the breaking of bread have been the unifying thread that has connected Jewish life across centuries and continents. In this multi-dinner series, \u003cstrong\u003eAlissa Kondogiannis\u003c\/strong\u003e explores Shabbat dinners as they have evolved in Jewish communities around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonight Alissa celebrates the Romaniote and Sephardic culinary traditions of Greece. For centuries, Greek Jewish families brought together fresh herbs, olive oil, slow-cooked meats and fragrant spices to create a distinctive cuisine. Tonight's Shabbat dinner explores the intersection of Greece's ancient Romaniote Jews, whose roots stretch back more than 2,000 years, and the Sephardic Jews, who arrived following their expulsion from Spain in 1492. Together, their traditions tell the story of Jewish life in Greece through food, family and the Shabbat table.\u003cbr\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlive \u0026amp; Rosemary Challah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreshly baked Shabbat bread infused with Greek olives and fragrant rosemary, bringing Mediterranean flavours to the traditional Jewish table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkordalia\u003c\/em\u003e — Greek Garlic \u0026amp; Potato Dip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA creamy, rustic blend of potatoes, garlic, lemon and olive oil. Naturally dairy-free, making it a perfect accompaniment to the traditional Jewish Shabbat meat meal, where meat and dairy are kept separate in accordance with kosher dietary laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Marinated Olives with Orange \u0026amp; Rosemary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreek olives gently warmed with orange zest, rosemary and garlic, capturing the fragrant flavours of the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeftes de Prasa\u003c\/em\u003e — Sephardic Leek Patties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGolden, pan-fried leek patties with fresh herbs, inspired by the Sephardic Jewish kitchens of Thessaloniki, where vegetable fritters have long been part of family celebrations and holiday tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eArnaki Kokkinisto\u003c\/em\u003e — Slow-Braised Greek Lamb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTender lamb slowly braised in tomatoes, red wine, onions and warm cinnamon, reflecting the rich, aromatic cooking traditions of Greece and the wider Ottoman Mediterranean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e– or –\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGemista\u003c\/em\u003e — Rice \u0026amp; Herb Stuffed Vegetables \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(vegetarian option, by request)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOven-roasted tomatoes and peppers filled with fragrant rice, fresh herbs and olive oil. A beloved Greek preparation also found in the home cooking of Romaniote Jewish families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGigantes Plaki\u003c\/em\u003e — Greek Giant Baked Beans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTender giant white beans slowly baked in a rich tomato, onion and olive oil sauce. A rustic Greek comfort dish celebrating the simple ingredients of Mediterranean home cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaroulosalata\u003c\/em\u003e — Greek Lettuce \u0026amp; Herb Salad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrisp lettuce, scallions and fresh dill tossed with lemon and olive oil. A bright, refreshing salad rooted in Greek home cooking, including the culinary traditions of Ioannina's Romaniote Jewish community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmygdalota\u003c\/em\u003e — Greek Almond Cookie Platter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelicate almond cookies served with an assortment of dried fruits, nuts and fragrant tea. A sweet finish inspired by the shared traditions of Greek and Sephardic Mediterranean kitchens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e-----\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tribe-events-single-event-description tribe-events-content entry-content description\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlissa Kondogiannis\u003c\/strong\u003e runs a small catering company North of Toronto, focusing on Shabbat dinners and Jewish comfort food. She has taught \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/event\/mothers-day-cooking-class-chocolate-raspberry-rose-babka-with-alissa-kondogiannis\/\"\u003ebabka\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/event\/cooking-class-the-art-of-challah-by-alissa-kondogiannis-3\/\"\u003echallah\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e classes for years, here at The Depanneur as well as in her Thornhill Community. You can find her online at Barnstar Kitchen. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/barnstarkitchen\/\"\u003e@barnstarkitchen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out Alissa's amazing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Alissa-Kondogiannis_Latkes_p64.pdf\"\u003eLatkes recipe\u003c\/a\u003e as featured in the award-winning \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/home\/the-depanneur-cookbook\/\"\u003eThe Depanneur Cookbook\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----- \u003cbr\u003eEvery weekend \u003cstrong\u003eThe Depanneur\u003c\/strong\u003e invites an amateur or professional guest chef to host a fun, informal dinner party. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thedepanneur\/\"\u003e@thedepanneur\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Depanneur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67642002669816,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/8101\/1960\/files\/greek_lamb.jpg?v=1791848371","url":"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/products\/supper-club-greek-jewish-shabbat-by-alissa-kondogiannis","provider":"The Depanneur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}