Sofrito can be found all over the island of Corfu. It is a delicious dish of tender veal or beef in a garlic, vinegar, and wine sauce.
Sofrito
Mandolato
Mandolato is the Greek version of Italian nougat, made with honey, almonds, and pistachios.
Mandolato is mainly found on the Ionian islands, which is understandable since the Ionian Islands were once under Venetian rule.
Karithopita
Walnuts (karithia) are plentiful in Greece and are incorporated in many dessert recipes. Karithopita is a very popular dessert, especially in Kefalonia, which is one of the beautiful Ionian Islands. Like the more traditional versions of karithopita, or walnut cake, this recipe uses mostly semolina for its base.
Skordalia (Garlic Dip)
Skordalia (called Aliada in the Ionian islands) is a thick garlic dip or spread, preferably made with a mortar and pestle.
Skordalia can be made with a variety of ingredients, such as potatoes, walnuts, almonds, or soaked stale bread – often eaten alongside fish and/or beets.