Tahini Pie with Phyllo and Walnuts
Try these delicious Lenten tahini filo pastries.
Author: Velina Marinova
Mediterranean and Greek Diet Breakfast Recipes
Are you a breakfast person? For me, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. A filling, healthy breakfast sets me up for a great day! To eat breakfast jump-starts your metabolism, so you burn more calories throughout the day; it also sets you up with the energy you need to focus on […]
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach, Artichokes and Greek Feta
When most people think of Greek chicken recipes, whole roasted chicken with oregano and garlic probably comes to mind. Or maybe a chicken yiouvetsi, with orzo or Greek hilopites (pasta). This Greek recipe for chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, artichokes and Greek feta was born by accident in my kitchen when a few friends […]
Healthy Greek and Mediterranean Diet Desserts for Valentine’s Day
Since today is Valentine’s Day, I’m encouraging you to stay healthy in the name of love – not only for the love of yourself, but also the love of others. And this means yes, enjoy a dessert, but avoid going down the processed pastry and chocolate routes. Instead, opt for a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet recipe, […]
Giant Bean Greek Salad
Giant beans make the perfect base for a Greek salad that aims to be both light and filling. Giant beans are called gigantes in Greek. This salad has all the important Mediterranean diet ingredients you need, from plant-based protein like beans, to delicious colors and flavors from the fresh vegetables, to olive, capers, and […]
Puff Pastry Stuffed With Spinach And Gorgonzola Cheese
EGG WASH TYPES & THEIR USE: Egg wash is the mix of eggs beaten with water, milk, or cream. It’s the finishing touch applied to baked goods before baking. It creates a golden-brown gloss that makes them irresistible. When it comes to egg washes with water, the main difference is the following: Egg white […]
Varvara – Wheatberries Pudding
Varvara, a thick, creamy, super healthy wheat pudding is an ancient Greek recipe. There are many wheat-based sweets and desserts in the Greek regional kitchen, and like this one, they typically call for warm spices like cinnamon and often call for dried fruits such as raisins and figs. If you like comforting sugar-free but […]
Chicken With Prunes
Chicken with prunes, or Poyo con Prunes as it’s called in Ladino, the language of the Sephardic Jews of Thessaloniki, is one of the most delicious traditional Sephardic recipes. Dried fruits and meat are a common combination in Sephardic and Northern Greek cooking. I paired this chicken recipe with an Agiorghitiko red wine from […]
Green Salad With Roasted Pumpkin, Feta, Pine Nuts, And An Orange Vinaigrette
HOW TO ROAST A PUMPKIN AND DIFFERENT TYPES OF PUMPKIN BEST FOR ROASTING Roasting a pumpkin is simple, and you always have a flavorful result. The steps are simple: halve the pumpkin, remove the seeds, brush the flesh with extra virgin olive oil and spices of your liking and bake it at 350 F […]
FIGS BAKED WITH GOAT CHEESE & THYME HONEY
RECIPE TIPS : The best variety of figs for this dish is Royal Black, a variety usually cultivated in the Attica prefecture. They are considered as one of the finest Greek varieties and they are fleshy, succulent and sweet. When paired with a tangy goat’s (or goat & sheep’s) cheese like manouri or chevre […]