WHAT IS THE BEST TOMATO VARIETY FOR STUFFING? It’s fun to experiment with different varieties when making stuffed tomatoes. For this recipe, you want to find a medium-sized, firm-fleshed variety. The best stuffing varieties shouldn’t have partitions in the cavity that are packed with gel and seeds; instead, look for varieties that have a seed […]
NOTE:This is a great recipe to make if you’ve got some leftover white, firm-fleshed fish such as halibut. But you can also prepare the fish for this recipe by simply steaming it or poaching it in milk or almond milk for about 10 minutes, or until flaky and tender. Let it cool slightly before using […]
How to Crack An Egg There are lots of theories and opinions about the best way to crack an egg so that you get a clean cut, no mess, and a whole, unbroken yolk. Most advice centers around not tapping the egg on the edge of a bowl. I completely agree with that. I usually […]
As far as grilled cheese sandwiches go, the Greek diet is packed with a number of them, and halloumi, a Cypriot cheese, is an excellent choice. It stands up very well to the heat of a grill, without melting into liquid, and provides great, intense, minty flavor and a very satisfying texture. It’s a great […]
It’s summer in Greece. Imagine you’ve been at the beach, lounging in the sand, sneaking in a few swims, and relaxing, listening only to the sounds of your friends, family, and the sea for the past few hours. And at the end of the day, you find yourself sitting at a seaside Greek taverna, the sun sinking into the sea. The table is full of fresh, delicious seafood – and of course, that means a few Greek recipes for shrimp! The Greek diet and Mediterranean diet both overflow with great shrimp recipes.
Sometimes it is the easiest Greek diet recipes that are the tastiest! This grilled eggplant recipe, drizzled with a simple combination of basic Mediterranean diet ingredients — tomatoes, fresh herbs (in this case cilantro), extra virgin Greek olive oil and a special fermented honey vinegar–makes a wonderful meze to savor and share with friends. I […]
GAZPACHO HISTORY: While gazpacho has become synonymous with cold soup, it’s actually one of the oldest recipes in the Mediterranean. It hails originally from Andalusia and traditional recipes always include stale bread. Indeed, it is one of the countless recipes for sauces, soups, and condiments throughout the Mediterranean that make use of leftover, old bread […]
WHY CHICKPEA PASTA IS SO GOOD FOR US! Chickpea pasta, a relative newcomer to the pasta aisle, is, simply put, a nutritional powerhouse! Although about 60% of the total calories in chickpea pasta are made up of carbs, they’re good carbs, complex, in other words, which help you stay fuller longer. This pasta is also […]
FRESH VS FROZEN OKRA: If using fresh okra, take a paring knife and trim the rim around the top part of the okra, just beneath the stem. Place the okra in a colander and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar. Toss and let stand for about a half hour. Rinse and drain. If […]
FISH SOUP TIPS: I’ve recommended fish fillets in this recipe to make the job of making the soup a little easier – fewer bones, for one! Typically, fishermen’s soups like this call for all the fish not suitable for sale when the catch comes in because they might be ripped or town or somehow not […]