Category: Meze / Starters

Ikaria Longevity Zucchini-Herb Pie

A favorite summer phyllo pie from Ikaria that’s easy to make, nutritious, and delicious and a perfect example of one of the island’s most important “longevity secret” — simple, fresh food in season. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a […]

Sweet and Savory Tomato Tart with Feta and Onions

A touch of Greek honey added to the tomatoes, and a little grape molasses or red dessert wine in the onions, makes this tart both savory and a tad sweet. It’s a great summer dish. To find the grape molasses, called petimezi in Greek, as well as a range of other artisinal Greek products you’ll […]

Crispy Okra Greek Salad

Here’s a new take on a classic Greek salad. 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.

Spicy Shrimp with Feta, Ouzo, and Cilantro

Here’s an adaptation of a Greek classic, spruced up with aromatic cilantro and spicy peppers. 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.

Spicy Whipped Feta – Yogurt Dip

This is one of the most versatile dips in the Greek kitchen. Serve it as it is, with pita chips or crunchy raw vegetables, toss it into hot pasta with a little extra olive oil, stuff it into peppers, tomatoes, or squid before roasting or grilling, or just let your imagination run with it! To […]

Broccoli-Feta Lahmatzoun

Marry leftover broccoli with Greek feta and make a pie topping! 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.

Feta-Phyllo Pie, Tyropita, in a Loaf Pan

Here’s an adaptation of a classic Greek tyropita with phyllo pastry and feta, but made in a loaf pan so that it cuts like a terrine. If you use melted butter instead of olive oil between the phyllo folds, you will get a crisper final result. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll […]

Spanakopita Grilled Cheese

The "Lazy" way to make a delicious healthy treat with no work! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

Beer-Batter Mussels with Florina Red Pepper Sauce

Florina peppers are long, fleshy, and bright red and are named for the Macedonian town of Florina. They grow in other parts Macedonia and Thrace, too. They are delicious roasted, which is usually how they are enjoyed, and are one of the most successful Greek exports, roasted and preserved in brine. They stand on their […]

No-Cook Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Spicy Feta

Here’s a really easy, beautiful, no-cook recipe for cherry tomatoes stuffed with feta, a perfect starter or snack. 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.