Sweet Potato Brownies with Greek Honey
You can freeze the brownie pieces for about 10 minutes just after cooling them down on the rack, a trick that will give them an intensely fidgy texture.
Day: April 15, 2022
Bread Salad With Tomatoes, Mint & Red Onions
A LITTLE HISTORY: If you’re using Cretan barley rusks, here is a little history: Barley rusks, a traditional Cretan bread product, are essentially double-baked bread, made with barley flour and usually with a little whole wheat flour added to the mix. Making rusks used to be a common practice for families that could not bake […]
Mastiha & Tsipouro Cocktail
TIP: Tsipouro was firstly produced by the Mount Athos monks in the 14th century, and then its production and use were spread throughout Greece. Tsipouro is distilled a number of times in order to enrich its flavor. If you do not like the stong smell and flavour of anise seed -that gives tsipouro a unique, […]
Greek Style Baked Sardines with Lemon and Herbs
Sardines, one of the most popular fish in the Mediterranean, are exceptionally high in omega-3s. They also have the lowest levels of mercury of any fish. They contain a great source of calcium and Vitamin D, so they support bone health, too. So this humble fish isn't only delicious, it's deliciously good for you and […]
Whole Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Wild Rice & Pine Nuts
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN-RICE DISHES: Chicken and rice are a classic combo in the Mediterranean kitchen. In the context of the Ikaria Diet Recipe Club, enjoying animal protein at most once a week fits into an overall meal plan. On Ikaria, chicken and rooster are both esteemed meats, and in the traditional diet they were consumed sparingly, […]
Bulgur And Chickpea “Atzem Pilaf”
TIP: Bulgur is great in salads, soups, pilafs, and even paired with meats. You can also use it as a substitute for rice or couscous in almost any recipe. As it’s a rich source of both fiber and phytonutrients, it may help improve your blood sugar control.
Fanned Eggplant with Feta, Tomato and Herbs
MORE ABOUT THE EGGPLANT: The eggplant is one of the most loved vegetables in Greek cuisine. It’s an ideal partner to quintessential Greek and Mediterranean ingredients like onion, garlic, tomato, zucchini, and peppers. There are many eggplant varieties in Greece, from the light purple, long Tsakonitiki from the Peloponnese to small and large flask-shaped eggplants […]