This bright and satisfying Dako Salad — featured in My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity — layers vine-ripened red and yellow tomatoes, cucumber, capers, olives, and creamy feta over traditional barley rusks (paximadia). It captures the heart-healthy, plant-rich spirit of Greek cooking, embracing whole grains, vibrant vegetables, and extra virgin olive oil, ingredients […]
From the island of Kastelorizo comes Salantourmasi, a delicately fragrant stuffed onion dish rooted in tradition and Mediterranean ingenuity. In this My Greek Table Season 5 Flavors of Longevity interpretation, tender layers of onion cradle a filling of parboiled brown rice, herbs, tomatoes, and warm spices—transforming humble ingredients into a beautifully aromatic, plant-forward dish. This […]
A cherished ritual food in Greece, kolyva traditionally symbolizes remembrance and renewal, made from nourishing whole grains that have sustained Greeks since antiquity. In this modern My Greek Table interpretation from Season 5’s Flavors of Longevity, I reimagine kolyva as a vibrant vegan breakfast—or dessert—superfood bowl, packed with farro, nuts, seeds, raisins, and pomegranate. […]
Rolo—a rolled, stuffed pork roast—is one of the most popular and festive meat dishes in Athens, and a preparation you’ll find in countless variations at butcher shops and home kitchens throughout Greece. Traditionally served on Sundays, Christmas, and New Year’s, pork has long symbolized abundance and celebration in Greek food culture.This version comes from my […]
This colorful Beet and Chickpea Bowl appears in Episode 7 of My Greek Table Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity, and celebrates beans—one of the most important longevity ingredients in the Mediterranean diet and throughout the world’s Blue Zones. Built for convenience without sacrificing nutrition, this bowl uses frozen zucchini–chickpea patties to create a quick, […]
This hearty Giant Bean Stew with Eggplant, Tomato & Feta is inspired by a traditional Ikaria recipe from my book The Ikaria Way and appears in Episode 7 of My Greek Table Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity. Beans are one of the most important longevity foods in the Greek diet—especially in Ikaria, one […]
Inspired by the classic Greek cumin-scented meatballs, soutzoukakia Smyrneika, these Vegan Santorini Fava “Sausages” in Spicy Cumin–Tomato Sauce celebrate beans—the #1 longevity ingredient in the Mediterranean diet and a daily staple in the Greek Blue Zones. Featured in My Greek Table Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity, this plant-based twist transforms Santorini’s iconic fava into […]
This Greek Bean Soup Sandwich (Fasolada Sandwich) brings together Greece’s #1 longevity ingredient—beans—with the vibrant flair of modern Athenian street food. Inspired by Episode 7 of My Greek Table Season 5, “The Flavors of Longevity,” and featured in my book Athens: Food, Stories & Love, this recipe transforms the classic Greek bean soup into […]
An Adapted Recipe from My Cookbook, Athens: Food, Stories, Love This Homemade Chicken Gyro recipe brings the iconic flavors of Athens straight into your kitchen. In Athens, I write about how gyro—once a masterful art of stacking layers of seasoned meat by hand—has evolved in the city’s street-food culture. While traditional spit-stacked gyro is […]
From the cookbook Athens: Food, Stories, Love . These Turkey Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono Cream Sauce bring a fresh twist to Greek comfort food. Inspired by the contemporary food scene in Athens and featured in my book Athens: Food, Stories, Love, this recipe uses lean ground turkey (a modern staple in Greek-influenced everyday cooking) […]