Bruschetta with whipped feta and roasted Florina peppers is a delicious and easy meze to make any time of the year. You can grill bell peppers instead of the long, thick-fleshed Florina peppers, which may be hard to find outside of Greece. As for the feta, there are a few things to know about […]
What kind of Greek yogurt will get you the best results on tis recipe for Frozen Banana Sticks with Greek Yogurt? ? Full-fat Greek yogurt is the best for recipes like this one! You’ll get the best texture and flavor. You can also add granola, seeds, or even chocolate chips to the coating.
Throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, yogurt is a basic ingredient, the use of which dates back thousands of years. Fermented dairy has always been an important source of nourishment in this part of the world. Some of these soups, such as the Armenian Spas, contain cooked wheat berries and are served hot. Others, like Turkish […]
Pan-frying or pan-searing is a perfect way to cook salmon fillets in a recipe like this Mediterranean-Style Salmon with Greens and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. It's fast, simple, and gives the fish that excellent crispy, crunchy skin. It’s the method used in fine dining restaurants. A simple pan-fried salmon is the secret to a flavorful and […]
This open-faced pie or Greek pizza with heirloom tomatoes, Greek honey and feta makes for a truly unique and irresistible combination of flavors and Mediterranean diet ingredients. Do try to use heirloom tomatoes for this. Those are the varieties grown from seeds that have been passed down over generations. Farmers save seeds from the […]
The Wonders of Pumpkin SeedsAdding pumpkin seeds to this already nutrition-packed bulgur salad will up the ante on health benefits! The seeds are a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential amino acids. They’re high in calories but most of their calories come from protein and fats. They’re a rich source of monounsaturated fatty […]