This yummy recipe for Easy Greek Spaghetti with Romanesco and Garlic Paste will become a weekly standard in your kitchen. It's super healthy, too, and you can make it with any pasta, from whole wheat to bean-based, high-protein varieties. Broccoli is rich in many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium. It […]
You're going to love this tahini-carrot soup with Greek honey! Tahini, nutty, rich and packed with nutrients, is a great ingredient if you want to add powerful antioxidants and healthy fats to your diet, as well as a number of vitamins and minerals. It's a very rich source of calcium, one reason it's so popular […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF HERBS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET: Herbs are widely used in the Mediterranean Diet. They are used not only as flavor enhancers but also because of their medicinal properties. The contribution of the traditional herbs of the region to good health is indeed incredible. Herbs such as parsley, oregano, rosemary and, thyme, marjoram […]
Ikaria Fresh Bean and Corn Stew is a great between-the-seasons one-pot recipe packed with deliciousness and healthy plant-based ingredients.
Fish soups like this Blue Zone Bouillabaise abound all over the Mediterranean. Fish always figured prominently in the longevity diet of Ikaria, the inspiration for this recipe and a Blue Zone. Olives and olive oil add a special tang and texture to the final soup.
Herbal teas are part of Greek folk medicine, but using them in cooking is also a very healthy practice!
What do you do when you start feeling a little under the weather? You might reach for some kind of pill or supplement to help boost your immune system, fortifying your defenses and keeping you going through the sniffles or a fever. While these can definitely be effective, I’d like you to consider an alternative: […]
When it comes to crafting the perfect burger, every detail matters, from the quality of the ground meat to the selection of toppings and condiments that you’ll pile atop the patty. In this Greek culinary adventure, we’re taking the beloved American classic, a burger (or as we would call it in Greece, bifteki), and infusing […]