Cyprus: Unique Wines, Great Local Recipes!
The unique wines of Cyprus, produced from the island’s singular, local grape varietals grown mostly in gypsum-rich soil, pair beautifully with the island’s local recipes and cuisine.
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5 GREEK CHOCOLATE RECIPES TO MAKE NOW!
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!
Back to School: Mediterranean Diet Snacks
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 […]
The 10 Greek Recipes You’ve Been Loving This Summer
Summer is winding down, and for me, it’s interesting to take a look back at the past couple months to see what you guys have been enjoying the most from my website. And there is a fascinating mix! From classic Greek recipes, like grilled octopus, lamb kebab, and gigantes, to modern interpretations of famous Greek dishes, like spanakopita mac and cheese and whole roasted cauliflower. Scroll down for the 10 most popular Greek recipes from my site this summer!
Peppers in Greek Cooking: 5 Ways to Enjoy a Late Summer Crop!
The summer produce season is winding down, but that doesn’t mean my Ikarian garden isn’t still packed with vegetables! And right now, what I have are peppers. Pepper recipes are a strong entry in the Greek recipe book – raw or cooked, spicy or sweet. They are whipped up into both classic and modern Greek diet recipes that are perfect for summer.
5 Easy Greek Diet Corn Recipes
Did you know that corn recipes have been part of the Greek table for several hundred years? Admittedly, this is nothing compared to the vegetable’s long history in the US, but it is notable considering the role these recipes play in the Greek diet as a whole! It was probably introduced and disseminated by the […]
EGGPLANT RECIPES & THE GREEK DIET
Eggplants, an integral part of the Greek diet, when fresh out of the garden, can be the perfect blank canvas for all sorts of Mediterranean diet ingredients like onion, garlic, tomato, zucchini, and peppers. The eggplant is one of the most loved vegetables in Greek cuisine, and eggplant Greek recipes for eggplant feature prominently at […]
No-Cook, Easy Greek Recipes for Summer
When the summer heat hits, it’s almost impossible to make yourself labor in front of a hot stove or oven, no matter how hungry you are. I get it! It’s when salads full of the delicious bounty of summer come center-stage in my kitchen. And luckily, the Mediterranean diet is packed with foods and recipes […]
Ikaria Diet: Everything You Need to Know About My Recipe Club
I love sharing the food and cooking philosophy of my island, Ikaria. You might even say I’m a little obsessed with the Ikaria diet! Ikaria, an island in the eastern Aegean, has gained global recognition as a Blue Zone and the place, dubbed about a decade ago by the New York Times, where inhabitants regularly […]
How to Use All Your Cucumbers in Salads, Dips, Main Courses, and More
What do you do when you have cucumbers coming out of your ears?? This is exactly what is going on in my Ikarian garden right now. Luckily, the Mediterranean diet and Greek diet both feature cucumbers in all kinds of recipes – salads, dips, even main courses that will certainly fill you up. And, with […]