Baked Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Spanakopita

Baked Sweet Potatoes

The iconic Greek recipe for spanakopita is all about a timeless combination of ingredients, and these definitely find a place beyond being nestled between layers of crispy phyllo pastry. Here, an embellished combo of Greek feta and spinach crown sweet potatoes thus morphing into a dish both festive and good for every day, the perfect […]

My Mother’s Turkey Stuffing

Turkey's Stuffing

I have so many memories of this stuffing growing up in Queens, New York. It was one of my mom’s few specialties – our dad did most of the cooking in the family. Enjoy this classic Greek recipe and family tradition, from my table to yours!

Turkey Gravy

Turkey Gravy

You’ll need to have roasted a turkey or turkey breasts or parts to make this, of course!

Tahini Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

Greek yogurt cheesecake

Oh yes, this “traditional” Greek recipe for dessert is luscious and rich and sinful, but it also contains some healthy Greek ingredients such as tahini and Greek yogurt. It’s terrific on festive tables and usually finds its way to my Thanksgiving feast and beyond. You can find the rusks, Greek cookies, tahini and pistachios called […]

Butternut Squash stuffed with Nuts and Sultana Raisins

I can’t describe to you what a show-stopper this vegan and/or vegetarian Greek recipe for stuffed whole roasted butternut squash is. It’s a great example of the variety and flavor inherent in the vegetable traditions of the Mediterranean Diet. You can play around with the filling a bit by also adding some chopped fresh spinach […]

Pistachio Butter Chocolate Cheesecake

Pistachio Butter Chocolate Cheesecake

I discovered one of Greece’s premiere pistachio farmers in Aegina, home to Greece’s most famous pistachios, and have been impressed ever since with the range of his pistachio products. One of my favorites, and the inspiration for this Greek recipe, is a sweet pistachio butter that has an intense nutty flavor like nothing I’ve ever […]

Roasted Turkey with 3 Different Glaze Ideas

Roast Turkey with Three Glaze Ideas

I like to keep my turkey roasting as simple as possible, mainly because there is so much else going on during the holidays. My note to turkey extravagance is in the glaze options, all with a Greek twist. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop […]

Lentil Soup with Green Olive Paste

Lentil Soup with Green Olive Paste

This Greek recipe for lentil soup is an all-weather classic, very nutritious, a paradigm of the Mediterranean Diet, and tasty to boot!

CHIOS, COLUMBUS & EDIBLE HISTORY

Chios island

Christopher Columbus may have been from Chios. One thing is for sure, the Genoese imprint on Chian cooking is still palpable today.

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