One of the undisputed classics of Greek cuisine, kleftiko is a special-occasion dish which showcases Hellenic cooking at its simple best. The testing panel, however, is largely with Georgina Hayden, author of Stirring Slowly, who describes kleftiko as her “achilles heel”… but calls for shoulder, as does Tonia Buxton’s recipe. Sebastian’s Taverna is the only recipe to braise the kleftiko on the hob, rather than baking it in the oven. But, as you’ve got the oven on anyway, it makes sense to cook a few vegetables at the same time. Kleftiko: Greek cooking at its best?

Source: The Guardian August 18, 2016 07:41 UTC