Ikaria Book Nominated for Prestigious Award
I am thrilled to announce that my IKARIA book has been nominated for the prestigious “Books or a Better Life” Award, created by the MS Foundation. Winners will be announced in March 2015.
Author: Diane Kochilas
Vasilopita: Lucky Greek New Year Bread
This Vasilopita bread recipe, a lot like brioche, is the classic good luck bread in Greece.
Syrup-Soaked Greek Ekmek Dessert with Rosewater
Bread pudding meets ekmek in this "east meets west" dessert idea. The pistachios are a real treat, too. Try to use Aegina pistachios, the best in the world, dry-farmed, so intensely flavored and crunchy.
Greek Flavors for Thanksgiving
Traditional Greens and Pumpkin Pies from Ikaria (Pitarakia) Ingredients (for 50 yields) For the dough: 4 1/2 cups flour 1 scant tsp salt 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp vinegar 300 gr. water For the filling: 1 pumpkin, about 1 ½ kg, peeled and diced 4 onions, chopped ½ cup olive oil 1 bunch of […]
Greek Pumpkin Pie with Phyllo and Honey
Pumpkin is used readily in many Greek dishes, sweet and savory. This is one of many different regional pumpkin pies. You can find a rnge of great Greek honey on my online store here.
Greek Thanksgiving! Grape Leaves Stuffed with Pumpkin, Rice and Herbs
Here is a regional variation on a Greek classic. This recipe comes from the Aegean islands and is a wonderful addition to holiday and Sunday tables.
Smoked Beet & Whole Wheat Pasta, Walnuts, Sage, Whipped Feta
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Warm Zucchini Salad with Roasted Citrus and Basil
This is a perfect example of gourmet on the cheap, at home! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.
Interview with Chef, Author, and “Greek Food Guru” Diane Kochilas
This week, Dialogos Radio is excited to feature an interview with the world-renowned chef, author, and culinary expert Diane Kochilas, as part of the Dialogos Interview Series. Kochilas, who is known as the “Greek Food Guru,” will discuss her latest endeavors, including her new book, “Ikaria: Lessons on Food, Life, and Longevity From the Island Where People Forget […]
In the NYT! Homemade Sour Bulgur Trahana From Ikaria
Trahana is one of the world’s oldest foods. Try making your own, as in this recipe, or buying it (my favorite is the sour kind). You can find trahana and a range of many lovingly curated Greek ingredients on my online store here.