When you let feta into your kitchen and cooking, everything tastes better! Greek feta is a great ingredient for preparing Mediterranean diet recipes and is a mainstay in countless specifically Greek recipes. Salty, slightly sour, earthy, and packed in brine, it’s probably my favorite to include in everything from casseroles to salads and even sandwiches – or just on its own, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano!
If there’s one category of food that I look towards for inspiration year-round, it’s the smoothie. The history of smoothies dates back to the 1930s when West Coast health stores began promoting blended beverages influenced by Brazilian recipes. A decade later, banana and pineapple smoothies started appearing in cookbooks. Their popularity surged in the 1960s and reached its zenith in the 1990s when they became a staple at coffee shops and cafes.
Soup season is upon us, and fortunately, the Mediterranean diet is packed with so many delicious and simple soup recipes to fit every craving and health need. Yes, that’s right, even warm Mediterranean countries like Greece rely on a hot bowl of soup when the weather starts to turn – and, in fact, soups are crucial to the Greek-Mediterranean diet. In Ikaria, winter rains can last for months, and a good hearty soup is the answer to the cold weather.
This Spinach-Feta Egg-White Onelet is a light version of a Greek diner classic. // Here's a tip on how to make this the best possible way: Cook the omelet at a low temperature. This will prevent it from browning and will create a fine texture. Make sure to use a rubber spatula when cooking the […]
Here in the Mediterranean, we’re all about a good vegetarian recipe! And luckily, Greece is the place to go to indulge in veggie-forward dishes that are luscious, flavorful, and filling. Greek cuisine boasts an abundance of vegetarian options, ranging from rich stews and subtly seasoned stuffed vegetables to various soups, salads, and pilafs. It might […]
ABOUT WILD RICE – NUTRITION: Wild rice is a nutrient-rich food and contains manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc. It’s also gluten-free and has more protein than regular rice. SOAKING VS NOT SOAKING: Soaking wild rice is beneficial but unnecessary. It’s usually done to reduce the cooking time; however, it doesn’t affect the texture of the […]
I might work as an author and teacher all about Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, but I’m also a mom (in fact, I consider this to be my most important job!), and I understand it can be difficult for parents to get kids to embrace nutritious foods. This becomes even more daunting when it comes to […]
This spanakopita muffins recipe makes great use of a Greek classic spinach pie filling (minus the onions and/or scallions), but in this form the spinach-feta duo morphs into something kid-friendly, fun and healthy! To my mind, this is the Mediterranean diet aiming to win over the hardest customers: young ones who are usually picky eaters! […]
In Greece, there’s one ultimate sweet superfood: honey, which reigns supreme as the world’s best natural sweetener, adding its exquisite touch to a wide array of dishes. It seamlessly integrates into the Mediterranean diet, enhancing everything from desserts and teas to salads and main courses. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Greek honey elevates any […]
I like to use small lentils for this easy recipe, and my favorite are the ones we sell online from Thessaly. You also want to be sure not to overcook your lentils, which is a common mistake. To cook them properly, think a 1:3 ratio of lentils to liquid, so for every cup of lentils, […]