GREEK CHEESES – A SHORT HISTORY The single most distinguishing characteristic of Greek cheese is that most of it is made with sheep’s milk, goat’s milk, or a combination of the two. Cow’s milk cheeses exist but only a handful of Greek islands. There is a reason for that: The mountainous Greek landscape generally is […]
An easy, delicious Sunday lunch or weeknight dinner. Greek yogurt helps tenderize the chicken. I sweeten up the apricots with some Greek raisins, too. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Marry leftover broccoli with Greek feta and make a pie topping! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Who remembers “tost?” If you are traveling to Athens and have a penchant for street food, read on! Some of my best food memories of Greece, from 20 and 30 years ago, beyond of course all the foodie cliché waxing poetic about amazing tomatoes, honey-sweet watermelon, fat, fragrant peaches, etc., etc., are memories of something […]
Skip the mayo and make a healthy Ikaria-style potato salad! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Here’s an adaptation of a classic Greek tyropita with phyllo pastry and feta, but made in a loaf pan so that it cuts like a terrine. If you use melted butter instead of olive oil between the phyllo folds, you will get a crisper final result. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll […]
The "Lazy" way to make a delicious healthy treat with no work! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Florina peppers are long, fleshy, and bright red and are named for the Macedonian town of Florina. They grow in other parts Macedonia and Thrace, too. They are delicious roasted, which is usually how they are enjoyed, and are one of the most successful Greek exports, roasted and preserved in brine. They stand on their […]
When it’s strawberry time in Greece, my heart, palate and head go to the best dessert of all, a pavlova. This version is made not with whipped cream but with thick, tart Greek yogurt. Dress this with a drizzle of Greek honey for something even more special. You can find amazing regional Greek honeys as […]
Here’s a really easy, beautiful, no-cook recipe for cherry tomatoes stuffed with feta, a perfect starter or snack. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.