It may seem like a counter-intuitive move to let a method called “chaos cooking” sneak into your kitchen. I mean, isn’t so much of life about cutting out the chaos and stress, instead moving towards simplicity and process? But increasingly, restaurants and chefs are embracing this approach, and it shows on their menus. Eater writes […]
Caulifower au gratin usually calls to mind something at least remotely French! Not so with this cauliflower au gratin with feta and graviera cheeses, and with extra virgin Greek olive oil in lieu of butter. It’s so easy to make, too! The end result is hearty enough to be a main course if you’re so […]
What could be more versatile than a potato? Greek potato recipes span the gamut of just about every cooking method. Whether baked, boiled, roasted, pan-seared, air-fried or fried (in EVOO!), there are countless ways to cook and enjoy a potato in the Greek diet. And when combined with great Greek and Mediterranean diet ingredients, they become even more enjoyable. Oregano, lemon, extra virgin Greek olive oil – all of these and more work perfectly in potato recipes.
Melitzanes me tyri, or eggplants with cheese, are a Greek classic and one of the all-time favorite Greek recipes in tavernas the world over.They are also easy to prepare at home. I use My Greek Table season 4 sponsor Dodoni Feta in this recipe.
In Greek cooking, vegetables tend to reign supreme, and while I certainly don’t play favorites, there are some that have become pantry staples and necessary components of essential recipes. The onion is one of them, a vital element to so much Greek cooking. They’re grown all over the world, and are related to chives, garlic, leeks, scallions, and shallots – some of the greatest ingredients for adding flavor to any dish!
This recipe for octopus with orange and olives is always a winner. I serve it on special occasions. Most people who enjoy octopus are used to eating it grilled. But braised, as in this recipe, it’s delicious. You can pair it with green or black Greek olives. The ouzo and orange are a great flavor […]
This savory phyllo pie with zucchini, feta and mint can be everything from breakfast and brunch to lunch and a lain course at dinner. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the Mediterranean diet on the go. I cooked it for a group of young artists and gallerists in Athens, during an episode of My Greek […]
This recipe is inspired by the elegant cooking of LefterisLazarou, Greece’s premiere chef and seafood cuisine master, who is the subject of episode 412 of My Greek Table, season 4. Cabbage dolmades are one of my favorite recipes. They are usually made with a mixture of ground meat and rice. Here, shrimp is the protein […]
The Greek diet is packed with tasty, healthy greens. And while kale might be a newcomer to the Greek salad genre, it’s really taken root. You’ll find it nowadays in farmers markets all around the country, and it’s made its way into a number of salads and grain-based dishes. It’s not surprising, since this crunchy member of the brassica family taps into Greeks’ love with all things cabbage – they’re related, of course!
A LITTLE CARDAMOM LORE Cardamom, native to India, was known to the ancient Greeks and used in making perfume, so highly esteemed was its aroma. That very same aroma informs so much cooking all over the world today – cardamom truly is one of the greatest spices on earth. In many parts of the world […]