Tzatziki with Purslane, Cucumbers and Herbs
Arguably one of the most iconic Greek dips and sauces, tzatziki is incredibly versatile as a stand-alone dish served with crudite, pita or even rusks, or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps (souvlaki and gyro being the most famous). Look for the olive oil and vinegar that willmake your tzatziki authentic by going to […]
Octopus Braised with Eggplant
Greeks “own” octopus! Try this delicious braised octopus and eggplant recipe from the Greek wine region of Macedonia.
Beets with Greek Yogurt & Walnuts
Sweet spring beets and Greek yogurt are a great match.
Eggplant Dolmades
In traditional Greek cooking, eggplants play a big part. Try this delicious traditional Greek vegetarian recipe for summer.
Asparagus With Mastiha Olive Oil and Feta
Asparagus sauteed with mastiha-scented olive oil.
Classic Skordalia Recipe
Classic Skordalia from my forthcoming book: Ikaria, Lessons in Food, Life & Longevity from the Island Where People Forget to Die (Rodale, Oct. 2014)
Corfu Sweet Potato Bourdeto
Sweet potatoes probably came to Corfu with the Venetians, as did many other New World crops, sometime during the sixteenth century, where they remained poor man’s fodder for hundreds of years. It took the English to popularize them, by showing Corfiote aristocrats the virtues of serving them with syrup. Nevertheless, they have been cooked on […]
Mushroom and Sausage Risotto
A quick and very easy risotto recipe, ideal for mid-week meals!
Onion Pie with Tomatoes and Walnuts
Everyone loves a good pie. This one is full of healthy vegetables, crispy nuts, and flavored, traditional Greek olive oil! Enjoy!
Spinach and Olive Tart
If you like spinach pies, you will for sure love this great spinach tart recipe, with healthy greens, sweet anthotiro cheese, and Greek olives!
Stuffed Onions (“Salantourmasi”) from Kastelorizo
Onions stuffed with a mixture of rice and tomatoes. A delicious recipe that everyone will love!
Corfu Bourtheto with Perch
A delicious recipe from Corfu: Greek “Bourtheto” with Perch!