Potato Recipes in the Greek Kitchen: How to Use Potatoes in Greek Recipes
What could be more versatile than a potato? Greek potato recipes span the gamut of just about every cooking method. Whether baked, boiled, roasted, pan-seared, air-fried or fried (in EVOO!), there are countless ways to cook and enjoy a potato in the Greek diet. And when combined with great Greek and Mediterranean diet ingredients, they become even more enjoyable. Oregano, lemon, extra virgin Greek olive oil – all of these and more work perfectly in potato recipes.
When Onions Are the Star: 12 Great Greek Onion Recipes
In Greek cooking, vegetables tend to reign supreme, and while I certainly don’t play favorites, there are some that have become pantry staples and necessary components of essential recipes. The onion is one of them, a vital element to so much Greek cooking. They’re grown all over the world, and are related to chives, garlic, leeks, scallions, and shallots – some of the greatest ingredients for adding flavor to any dish!
5 Delicious Greek Kale Recipes
The Greek diet is packed with tasty, healthy greens. And while kale might be a newcomer to the Greek salad genre, it’s really taken root. You’ll find it nowadays in farmers markets all around the country, and it’s made its way into a number of salads and grain-based dishes. It’s not surprising, since this crunchy member of the brassica family taps into Greeks’ love with all things cabbage – they’re related, of course!
5 Greek Ingredients for Avocado Toast
Who is ready for some healthy eating? I know I am. The holiday season was full of divine indulgences and delicious dishes, not to mention plenty of time spent in the kitchen working on Christmas and New Year’s menus! And, of course, I love this, but there are times where I want something quick, healthy, and easy that will keep me going through the day.
5 Greek Fish Recipes for Winter
Usually, people think of meat dishes as the ones that wow, and this is often true – I mean, who wouldn’t be impressed by a saucy lamb dish or a hearty beef stew? Even plants get their moment in the sun, starring in a variety of dishes that will leave dinner guests starry-eyed. But to […]
5 Greek Vegan Christmas Dinner Recipes
During the holidays, I always look for ways to bring healthy plant-based dishes to the table. But I know it’s not easy to create a vegan menu that doesn’t lean on processed foods; a menu that is real and satisfying, and delicious for vegans and non-vegans alike. That’s what today’s blog is all about: vegan recipes with robust flavors that are perfect for Christmas, New Years, and any festive table!
Classic Greek Pork Recipes for Christmas Dinner
I’m diligently working on my holiday menu these days, and while there will, of course, be plenty of vegetarian side dishes (that can double as mains in many cases), this is the time of year when the protagonist of the meal is meat. Traditionally, Greeks eat either turkey, rooster, or pork on Christmas – and […]
The Best Greek Dessert Recipes for Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, I’ve got holiday menu planning firmly on my mind. And while the mains, sides, salads, and drinks are always important, I also love finding the perfect Greek desserts for the holidays
Greek Soup Recipes for Winter Days
When the weather turns cold, I start looking for ways to create delicious, hearty, warming soups with Greek pantry items and classic Greek ingredients. The good news is, it’s easy to do! You might think of Greece as a year-round warm weather destination, but the Mediterranean diet is actually chock-full of many excellent soups that are sure to keep you warm in the coldest weather.
Last-Minute Greek Feta Recipes for Thanksgiving
Inspired by My Greek Table sponsor Dodoni Feta, here are a handful of last-minute Thanksgiving recipes for Greek feta!
My Greek Table – Time to Give Thanks
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I believe it’s the perfect time for me to give thanks, and to show a little love and appreciation to everyone who has made this season of My Greek Table possible. And I’m not talking about just my team (an amazing group of people, btw!!), but all the people I’ve met in the orbit of this wonderful adventure that has changed my whole life.
6 Classic Greek Dips for Thanksgiving
One of the keys to my Thanksgiving table is versatile and interesting dips that can go with anything. It’s not only because they’re delicious, but it’s also because Greek dips are one of the most important aspects of the Greek diet, and an important component of the Mediterranean diet as a whole, representing both seasonal and regional flavors.