My sister Koko, short for Konstantina, makes these delicious, traditional Greek Christmas shortbread cookies every year and this is her recipes. Share them with friends and family and give them as gifts. Try a Greek dessert wine, such as the sweet wine of Monemvassia, with all your holiday sweets. To find some of the artisinal […]
Do you love tahini as much as I do? It is one of the most nutritious ingredients in the Mediterranean Diet, an excellent source of copper and selenium, important for immunity boosting and more. It’s also delicious, of course, and Samythos, which you can find online, is special: Passionate artisan Thanassis Polyzoidis produces dark, nutty cold-pressed tahini from organic unhulled sesame seeds, which he grows in what was traditionally the sesame basket of Northern Greece. Guest writer Diana Farr Louis talked to Polyzoidis about why tahini is his life’s work.
Everyone loves an easy dip and Greek yogurt makes a great base for almost any flavors. You can spice this up your way and add as much heat as you like. I love the combination of sweetness and spice in this Greek recipe for an easy dip because it speaks to the simplicity of great […]
Kale is a relative newcomer to Greek farmers’ markets, but it’s made headway in the last few years and people have come to love it in salads and grain-based dishes. It’s not surprising, since this crunchy member of the brassica family taps into Greeks’ love with all things cabbagy – they’re related, of course! I […]
Greek-Style Vegan Hasselback Sweet Potatoes always impress company and they're easy to make, too! In this Greek-inspired recipe for Hasselback sweet potatoes, I like to use dried Greek sage tea leaves and fresh mint together. The pine nuts add crunch and a delicate flavor.
A colorful wild rice pilaf dish, with plenty of flavors and fragrances! Feel free to enjoy it not only during the holiday season, but year-round just as well!
FUN TIP: First, crack each egg in a small, individual bowl. When the mixture has thickened, throw each egg from the bowl straight to the vegetable mixture.
FUN FACT: The darker the vinegar, the more antioxidants it is likely to contain, and we all know by now that antioxidants and anti-aging go hand in hand!
I chose to make this smoothie vegan and call it a healthy snack or quick meal option. You can cheat and use Greek (or other) honey, preferably raw, in place of maple syrup. It does call for a little sugar, in addition to calcium-packed tahini and sesame seeds, brown sugar surprisingly is also a rich […]
How to Choose Sweet Potatoes: Choose fresh sweet potatoes that are heavy for their size, hard, smooth, and free of bruises. Watch out for shriveled skin, dark spots, or indentations, as these are common signs of decay. Cleaning Sweet Potatoes: Before using, scrub sweet potatoes with a produce brush while rinsing under cool water. Cut […]