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Super Bowl Sunday is coming up! And whether you’re an avid sports fan, or you’re staying tuned just for the commercials, or you think of the whole event as a buildup to a Rihanna concert, everyone can agree on one thing: there should always be good food. When it’s healthy and Greek-Mediterranean, all the better!
It may seem like a counter-intuitive move to let a method called “chaos cooking” sneak into your kitchen. I mean, isn’t so much of life about cutting out the chaos and stress, instead moving towards simplicity and process? But increasingly, restaurants and chefs are embracing this approach, and it shows on their menus. Eater writes […]
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.
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!
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!
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.
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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