Aliki Petrakis shares a collection of inspired recipes from her Greek family and simple dishes for the everyday mom.
9. And enjoy!
1. Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat
2. Add 2 large sliced onions, 1 small thinly sliced leek, and stir. Cook for 10-15 minutes
3. Reduce heat slightly and continue to cook, stirring often, until the onions are a rich brown colour, about 40 minutes (If the onions begin to stick to the bottom of the pan or burn add about a 1 tablespoon water at a time). Season with salt and pepper
4. Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and cook for another minute 5. Deglaze with 1/4 a cup of white wine
6. Stir in 5 cups of beef stock, 1 1/2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce (optional), 1 can of cannellini beans, thyme, a bay leaf, and simmer over medium low for about 20-30 minutes with the lid on 7. Take off the heat and remove the bay leaf
8. Ladle into oven-proof bowls. Top each with a slice of French bread and a generous heap of Gruyere cheese. Broil until the cheese has melted