This Greek salad is not your typical tomato-feta combo, but a great seasonal alternative using pungent fresh arugula and roasted grapes. The addition of the ancient grain rusks, Aegina pistachios and a bit of cheese make this a winner for all seasons. Enjoy!
Sweet potatoes played a special role in the Ikaria longevity diet and are a great ingredient for anyone interested in healthy Mediterranean Diet recipes. They were grown traditionally on the south side of the island and eaten as a humble dessert! But they were also a choice tuber for seasonal Greek salads, as in this […]
Happy September! The light shifts ever so slightly. The breeze carries the first hints of a chill. Soft, bursting figs dangle from trees, begging to be plucked, and grapes are everywhere, pale green, yellowish gold, mottled pink, deep purplish red. Peppers populate market stalls in a palette of bright fire-engine reds and oranges, green and […]
Here is one of those Greek-inspired snacks that doubles as a quick meal and can be made in a matter of minutes. One of my go-to ingredients in making snacks in the spirit of avocado toast is actually a spread of lemon hummus produced by My Greek Table sponsor Esti Foods. It's delicious and makes […]
Who doesn’t love a great grilled cheese sandwich? This Greek recipe is one of my all-time favorite indulgences, a luscious, melting pan-fried sandwich filled with mild Greek cheese and drizzled with amazing Greek honey from the Blue Zone island of Ikaria.
Everyone loves a spring roll, especially when baked and lighter than the typical fried ones. This easy Greek phyllo specialty with tuna, herbs and vegetables is a great example of a Mediterranean Diet recipe with a twist. Ginger perks things up. You can assemble ahead of time, freeze and bake off directly. These phyllo spring […]
My kids grew up loving a good carbonara, the ultimate comfort food that’s crossed national boundaries to become one of the world’s most popular recipes. In a paean to Greek-Italian friendship, I’ve taken a few liberties with this version, and use Grecian Delight ready-to-eat gyro slices instead of the more classic bacon. Dare I call […]
This is an easy, summery dish that cooks up in no time and has universal appeal!
Banana splits are meant to be excessive, and this one gleefully is! I deck it out with a melted chocolate sauce made up mainly of Merenda, the Greek equivalent of Nutella – chocolate-hazelnut spread – and crushed pasteli, an ancient sesame-honey confection that we Greeks still love to eat.
Oven-drying tomatoes is an easy, quick way to preserve the delicious, ripe flavors of summer. You need good aromatic tomatoes, a little salt and sugar, a spritz of balsamic and lots of great Greek extra virgin olive oil, which you can use as a seasoning in its own right.