Kefalonitiki Kreatopita – Cephalonia Three-Meat Pie
This Greek recipe for a luscious meat-filled phyllo pie is one of the most beloved dishes of the Ionian island of Cephalonia. Three different ground meats, Greek cheese, and warm spices turn this phyllo classic into a rich, filling pie that can be served as easily as a Greek meze as it can a main […]
Pitaroudia – Chickpea Fritters with Tahini Sauce
Greek recipes for plant-based fritters abound and this one, with chickpeas, from the island of Rhodes, is a classic. Enjoy this wonderful Greek vegan and Greek vegetarian recipe any time of the day. It goes perfectly with the tahini dip, too!
Roditikoi Dolmades – Grape Leaves Stuffed with Bulgur & Cumin
The classic Greek recipe, stuffed grape leaves are a specialty of Rhodes and there are so many different versions that once a year the island hosts a stuffed grape leaf cooking contest! Greek stuffed grape leaves, called dolmades, can be served as a Greek meze or as a main course. You can even add them […]
Ikaria-Style Batter-Dipped Eggplants in Fresh Tomato Sauce
Vegetable cookery on Ikaria, as throughout the greek countryside, is really varied. This recipes is an old one, which I wrote down while sitting with Myrsina Rousso, 80 or so, in her garden in Manganiti while she recounted numerous recipes and details about the life and food on the island in the 1940s. It’s a […]
Spicy Carrot-Greek Yogurt Spread
Here’s a great, easy dip that’s a take on traditional tzatziki in that it has a Greek yogurt base. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Grilled Corn On the Cob With Kalamata Olive Butter
Awesome is the only way to describe this delicious grilled corn recipe, a paean to my Greek-American roots. Enjoy! It’s a recipe from my most recent book, My Greek Table.
Marinated Octopus with Dried Tomatoes & Capers
Is there a more classic Greek recipe than octopus? This timeless Greek meze conjures up the magic of a Greek summer, the Aegean islands, and the delicious flavor of the sea, softened with a drizzling of extra virgin Greek olive oil and vibrant with the flavors of Greek oregano and more!
Salatouri – Skate Salad
Skate is an often misunderstood fish because it’s a bit hard to clean. But its flesh is surprisingly delicate and this Greek salad, a classic regional Greek recipe from Paros and other islands in the Cyclades, is a great way to enjoy it.
Tsigareli – Braised Greens with Tomato & Feta
In this Greek recipe from the Ionian island of Corfu, greens, or horta, shine. Cooked greens are beloved all over Greece, and this regional Greek recipe is both easy and unique. Add a sprinkling of Greek feta and a drizzling of extra virgin Greek olive oil for maximum flavor!
Tarta Spanaki – Spinach & Kalamata Olive Tart
This Greek recipe for spinach tart is inspired by the classic Greek spanakopita, except I use puff pastry instead of phyllo, and by the flavor palette of Messinia, where extra virgin olive oil and olives figure prominently. The landscape is almost one continuous olive grove and savory pies are a common treat. Ironically, olives are […]
Savory Pumpkin-Onion Skillet Pie
In my humble opinion, this is one of the greatest Greek recipes in the entire Aegean! With two basic ingredients, a good frying pan and some manual deftness, you’ll create a simple elegant pumpkin skillet pie that is a paean to the simplicity of the Mediterranean Diet and can stand its own at the fanciest […]
Mavromatika Salata – Black Eyed Pea Salad, Mastiha Vinaigrette
Black-eyed peas are a staple in the Greek kitchen and in the cooking of the North Eastern Aegean islands, they have a special place. They are one of the most prized legumes in local Greek recipes for stews, typically combined with greens and tomatoes to make luscious, filling totally vegan or vegetarian dishes. This Greek […]