Category: Meze / Starters

Santorini Tomato Patties

Santorini tomato patties are the island’s most famous and delicious traditional dish.

Mykonos Barley Rusk and Tomato Salad

One of the great meze recipes of Mykonos is this summer bread and cheese dish.

Grilled Eggplant-Feta Terrines

These grilled eggplant-feta terrines are great for a barbecue party!

Pan-fried Pork with Leek (Prasotigania)

Here’s a great meze for Dad! This is the kind of dish Greek guys love to eat when enjoying a glass of wine with their buddies at the local taverna!

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)