Ikaria Fettucine al Greco with Greek Yogurt and Herbs
What do Ikaria and Fettucine Alfredo have in common? Well, nothing really, except that this version of a creamy fettucine dish is a lot like the classic Alfredo, without the eggs, butter or heavy cream. It’s a dish I learned to make from my friend Eleni Karimanli on Ikaria.
Potato Skins Stuffed with Charred Broccoli, Feta, and Greek Yogurt
Tater skins stuffed with charred broccoli, Greek yogurt, a bit of lovely Greek mustard, feta and sautéed onions and garlic…how can you go wrong! Drink a glass of white wine from Monemvassia in the Peloponnese with this. To find some of the Greek specialties called for in this recipe, visit my online shop!
Greek Island Mushroom Patties with Cumin & Greek Cheese
On Ikaria, traditional cooks knew instinctively what science is proving now: that mushrooms are as nutritious as red meat and a lot better for us and the planet. On the island, as throughout the Aegean, recipes for mushrooms abound and there are dozens of wild varieties. This particular dish, seductively seasoned with cumin, comes from […]
Broccoli Stalk Slaw
One of the best winter salads in Greece is a kind of slaw, called Politiki Salata, made with cabbage, carrots, and dill. I re-invent it a bit here, using broccoli stems, too, as a way to use up something that we typically discard but that is both delicious and nutritious. To find some of the […]
Ikaria Lentil Salad with Fennel, Onions, and Lots of Herbs
Lentils have it all: They are one of the world’s healthiest foods and also one its most versatile, pairing beautifully with so many dfferent vegetables, herbs and spices. They are a great source of fiber, protein, and a whole range of minerals, especially phosphate, copper and iron. On Ikaria they were and still are a […]
Lucky Black Eyed Peas with Spinach, Leeks and Pomegranate
Black Eyed Peas are a traditional good luck dish at New Year’s throughout much of the American South and elsewhere. In Greece, it doesn’t have to be New Year’s to enjoy them. This is a take on a traditional Greek stew, gussied up with some delicious pomegranate. To find some of the artisinal Greek products […]
Leftover Lamb Spring Rolls
Filo pastry and leftover roasts like lamb or even pork or beef are a great match. In this dish leftover lamb morphs into a totally new dish, equally enticing.
Classic Spanakopita Phyllo Roll
Spinach pie is a Greek classic. Try it this way: rolled up into a festive cylinder and served in wedges. To find some of the artisanal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Leek Phyllo Pie with Greek Yogurt and Herbs
Leek pie for flavor and health! Cut or chop and onion or leek and you release their cancer- and diabetes-fighting compounds. One of the major phytochemical compounds in onions, leeks and their relatives is allicin, which helps fight cholesterol production and has known antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungus properties. They even have other antioxidant compounds that […]
Corfu Style Stuffed Meatballs with a Touch of Curry
Curry in Greek meatballs, as this recipe calls for? Yes, if it’s from the Ionian islands, where British denizens and occupiers, influenced by the Raj, one lived in droves! This is a lovely, unusual variation on Greek meatballs. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop […]
Arugula Salad with Persimmons, Walnuts, Feta & Honey Vinaigrette
Greek salads are powerhouses of nutrition and this one is no different. Take the addition of persimmons, one of the most delicious winter fruits and common in Greece, where it is known as “lotos.” It is packed with vitamins A and C, a whole rainbow of phytonutrients, fiber, copper and phosphorus.
Vegetarian Bread Stuffing w/Figs, Olives, Nuts, Herbs, Greek Olive Oil & Ouzo
Here’s one of my favorite stuffing recipes, totally vegetarian and baked separately. The combination of dried fruits, olives, nuts, orange and ouzo is very Greek. Try some of the country’s most celebrated reds, too. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover […]