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The Art of Greek Cooking: Authentic Ikaria Longevity Recipes to Cook Everywhere

Ikarian longevity cooking is alway seasonal and simple.

Greek Cooking Made Easy: Easy Greek Recipes for Home Cooks on Thanksgiving

We are edging ever closer to Thanksgiving, one of my most cherished food holidays! And it’s a prime time to delve into the delightful recipes that’ll grace my table. I always love focusing on the Greek recipes that can make your Thanksgiving table pop. There are lots of Greek- and Mediterranean-diet ideas that you can […]

Delicious and Healthy: Exploring Traditional Greek Recipes with Pumpkin and Winter Squash

The rich world of Greek recipes is full of delightful pumpkin and winter squash recipes for Thanksgiving and beyond! While you might not immediately associate pumpkins with the Mediterranean, Greece embraces these versatile ingredients in various savory and sweet dishes as temperatures drop.  Pumpkins are a key player in the Mediterranean diet, offering a nutrient-dense […]

From Greece with Love: 5 Must-Try Greek Recipes for Foodies

If you love Greek food and Greek recipes, there are a few dishes you absolutely must check off on your Greek cooking bucket list. They feature plenty of interesting ingredients, like tarama, the tiny fish eggs that are whipped into a rich and salty dip, Greek feta, extra virgin Greek olive oil and more.  Greek […]

Cooking with Feta: Delicious and Creative Recipes Beyond Greek Salad!

When you let feta into your kitchen and cooking, everything tastes better! Greek feta is a great ingredient for preparing Mediterranean diet recipes and is a mainstay in countless specifically Greek recipes. Salty, slightly sour, earthy, and packed in brine, it’s probably my favorite to include in everything from casseroles to salads and even sandwiches – or just on its own, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano! 

Greek Yogurt Smoothies: Energizing Blends for Every Season

If there’s one category of food that I look towards for inspiration year-round, it’s the smoothie. The history of smoothies dates back to the 1930s when West Coast health stores began promoting blended beverages influenced by Brazilian recipes. A decade later, banana and pineapple smoothies started appearing in cookbooks. Their popularity surged in the 1960s and reached its zenith in the 1990s when they became a staple at coffee shops and cafes.

Trahana Soup: A Traditional Greek Comfort Food, Explained

Soup season is upon us, and fortunately, the Mediterranean diet is packed with so many delicious and simple soup recipes to fit every craving and health need. Yes, that’s right, even warm Mediterranean countries like Greece rely on a hot bowl of soup when the weather starts to turn – and, in fact, soups are crucial to the Greek-Mediterranean diet. In Ikaria, winter rains can last for months, and a good hearty soup is the answer to the cold weather.

Vegetarianism and the Mediterranean Diet: Key Ingredients and Techniques

Here in the Mediterranean, we’re all about a good vegetarian recipe! And luckily, Greece is the place to go to indulge in veggie-forward dishes that are luscious, flavorful, and filling. Greek cuisine boasts an abundance of vegetarian options, ranging from rich stews and subtly seasoned stuffed vegetables to various soups, salads, and pilafs. It might […]

3 Greek-Inspired Back-to-School Treats: Making Healthy Mediterranean Meals Fun for Kids

I might work as an author and teacher all about Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, but I’m also a mom (in fact, I consider this to be my most important job!), and I understand it can be difficult for parents to get kids to embrace nutritious foods. This becomes even more daunting when it comes to […]

The Ultimate Guide to Greek Honey

In Greece, there’s one ultimate sweet superfood: honey, which reigns supreme as the world’s best natural sweetener, adding its exquisite touch to a wide array of dishes. It seamlessly integrates into the Mediterranean diet, enhancing everything from desserts and teas to salads and main courses. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Greek honey elevates any […]