Greek salads go far beyond the classic warm-weather Mediterranean diet ingredients of tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Indeed, a Greek salad can contain almost anything, so long as it’s seasonal. This Greek salad is a great example of how the change of seasons is mirrored in almost every Greek recipe. The segue from summer to fall […]
Everyone loves a great roasted chicken, and this is a My Greek Table recipe standout! In the Greek diet and Mediterranean diet, roasted chicken is often a Sunday meal. But it’s also easy enough to prepare for a midweek feast, as I did as a thank you to a friend who walked me around my […]
There’s so much to be said for tasty light desserts that come together in a snap – my premium recipe club The Ikaria Diet is chock-full of them! – but sometimes, I really love a classic, homey chocolate dessert. Something that is comforting, indulgent, and delicious. And while chocolate certainly isn’t a traditional Greek ingredient, that doesn’t mean there aren’t many ways that chocolate is now worked into Greek phyllo pastries, cookies, and cakes!
Pork, you may be surprised to learn, is one of the most important sources of protein inthe Mediterranean diet, at least among those populations (Non Jewish and non Muslim) where it has long been a traditional meat. There are many braised pork recipes throughout Greece and Cyprus, and this one is a classic from Cypriot […]
There are so many great Greek potato recipes, and this is definitely one of them. Antinaktes means “shaken,” and this classic Cypriot recipe is one of the greats of the Eastern Mediterranean and a great example of how potatoes are enjoyed in the Greek diet and Mediterranean diet alike. Indeed, potatoes are an essential Mediterranean […]
The Greek diet has all sorts of tasty indulgences and these succulent homemade small sausages that are a classic of Cyprus are definitely among them. Sheftalies, or seftalies, are a Cypriot recipe that can probably trace their roots back to some of the meat specialties held in high esteem by the ancient Greeks. They are […]
It’s no secret that I love all the produce a Greek summer yields. Tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, corn – there are so many amazing Greek and Mediterranean diet ingredients that come out of this season, and the options for delicious lunch and dinner recipes are basically endless. They’re healthy and wholesome, and when they’re ripe, they […]
Here’s a great Greek salad that is also a perfect fall salad. Greek recipes with butternut squash are usually limited to savory pies, and Greek recipes for beets usually means simply boiling them and dressing them with extra virgin Greek olive oil and vinegar. But this sald is different! In the Greek diet and Mediterranean […]
LENTIL SOUPS THROUGHOUT THE MEDITERRANEAN The lentil plant originates from Asia and North Africa and is one of the ancient foods. The humble lentil is a cousin to the pea and rich in protein and carbohydrates. It’s also an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B. The types of lentils most widely used […]
HOW TO STEAM & ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH Steam: Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large pan fitted with a steamer basket. Add squash. Cover and steam until soft, about 15 minutes. Roast: Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and place flesh side down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at […]