NUTRITIONAL INFO ABOUT OATMEAL: Oats are rich in carbs and fiber, including beta-glucan fiber. This fiber helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, promotes healthy gut bacteria, and increases feelings of fullness. They are also a great source of high-quality protein, with a good balance of essential amino acids. Oats are loaded with important […]
SERVING TIP: You can serve these shrimp as is, or over brown rice or quinoa.
Invariably mispronounced with the accent on the second instead of the last syllable, moussakå is probably the Greek national dish to many foreigners, although its origins are thought to be Asian. This Greek recipe, a true Greek classic, might actually be related or descended from the Asian maghuna, a “ayered dish of mutton, onions […]
A TIP FOR CRUSTLESS QUICHE You can freeze your crustless quiche either whole or in slices. Leave it in the fridge overnight to defrost. It can then be served either cold or hot; reheat in the oven, covered loosely with foil until heated through.
ABOUT VEGETABLE SOUPS: One of my favorite ways to cook vegetables is in soups, and the variations and versatility are endless. You can make almost any vegetable into a simple but elegant soup and the beauty is in the garnishing. Drizzle thin threads of olive oil over the soup; stream a little balsamic or […]
ABOUT GREEK FETA: From week to week, there is always a recipe or two that includes the national cheese of Greece, feta. There are a few things to know about this world-class brine cheese: Greek feta is the only officially recognized feta in the EU, and thus the only one allowed to be exported […]
FUN FACT: Lentil soup is the most traditional way in the Greek kitchen to cook this ancient pulse. But even the humble lentil has evolved and is now used in more sophisticated dishes, playing off tradition but totally modern, too. This easy salad is one example.
THE CHICKPEA-SPINACH CONNECTION Chickpeas and spinach cooked together are a combination found throughout the entire Mediterranean, in all traditions – Christian, Judaic, and Muslim. Indeed, here in Greece, there are a few very old recipes (chickpeas are, in fact, one of the oldest cultivated legumes, endemic, to the Eastern Mediterranean) from the traditions of […]