Greek Baklava is one of the most iconic phyllo desserts in the Eastern Mediterranean—a celebration dessert that turns paper-thin pastry into something crisp, layered, and jewel-like. In the spirit of “Phyllo for Healthy Fun” (from My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity), baklava is a reminder that a longevity lifestyle isn’t only about […]
There’s a “spanakopita-everything” current running through Greek kitchens—and this Spanakopita Salad captures the spirit of the classic spinach-and-feta pie in a lighter, fresher form. In My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity, episode “Phyllo for Healthy Fun,” this is the kind of recipe that makes healthy Mediterranean eating feel festive: crunchy baked phyllo scattered […]
Make tender Olive Oil Poached Fish — a classic Greek dish that uses extra virgin Greek olive oil to gently cook fish fillets, highlighting why olive oil in Greek cooking is central to Mediterranean diet longevity principles featured in My Greek Table Season 5: Olive Oil & Longevity.
Enjoy the gentle comfort of leeks stewed with prunes and tomato in extra virgin Greek olive oil — a traditional lathero (olive-oil-focused) dish celebrating olive oil in Greek cooking and the longevity-nourishing aspects of the Mediterranean diet from My Greek Table Season 5: Olive Oil & Longevity.
This Sheet Pan Phyllo Pizza with Artichokes, Tomatoes and Feta / Or Other Cheese Haloumi? is all about the joy factor—crispy layers, bright toppings, and that irresistible shatter of phyllo when you cut it into squares. It’s inspired by My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity and the episode “Phyllo for Healthy Fun,” […]
Discover the authentic Greek flavor of marinated feta in extra virgin Greek olive oil, inspired by My Greek Table Season 5: Olive Oil & Longevity. This simple, heart-healthy starter showcases olive oil usage in Greek cooking and highlights why extra virgin olive oil and herbs are staples of Mediterranean diet longevity traditions.
Indulge mindfully with this Greek chocolate mousse with mastiha and extra virgin olive oil, where the richness of chocolate meets the healthy fats of olive oil — embracing olive oil in Greek cooking and the longevity philosophy of the Mediterranean diet highlighted on My Greek Table Season 5: Olive Oil & Longevity.
This Black-Eyed Peas with Greens and Fennel (Mavromatika me Maratho) is a foundational dish in the Greek longevity repertoire: humble beans simmered slowly with greens, fennel, tomatoes, and plenty of olive oil until silky and satisfying. It fits beautifully into My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity, and it’s exactly the kind of […]
This Artichoke and Fava Bean Stew with Lemon Sauce (Anginarokoukia Me Derbiye) is the kind of bright, springtime Greek fasting food that proves “abstention” can still be deeply satisfying. From My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity and the episode “Delicious Abstention,” it celebrates two longevity-friendly heroes—artichokes and fava beans—in a gently simmered, olive-oil […]
This Braised Cauliflower with Olives, Cinnamon & Turmeric is classic Greek ladera-style cooking: vegetables gently braised in olive oil and tomatoes until tender and deeply flavored. Featured in My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity and inspired by the episode “Delicious Abstention” (fasting), this is exactly the kind of plant-based Mediterranean diet dish […]