Couscous With Chickpeas, Swiss Chard, And Ginger

COUSCOUS 101 Couscous is a type of pasta originating from North Africa. It’s made from crushed durum wheat semolina flour and water shaped into tiny granular pieces. There are two different types of couscous: fresh and instant. Fresh, handmade couscous is steamed for about an hour, whereas instant – the one found at grocery stores […]
Mushroom Clafoutis With Chives

WHAT IS A CLAFOUTIS? It’s essentially a batter pudding, usually with fruits. The term originates from the French verb clafir, that means “to fill” referring to the part of the process that happens after the fruits are arranged on a buttered baking dish, the pan is filled with eggy batter. It’s best enjoyed warm -it’s […]
Grilled Or Seared Scallops With Grilled Or Broiled Endives

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SCALLOPS: They are healthy and delicious and there’s little reason to avoid scallops as they’re overall considered safe. Scallops are high in protein, and omega 3 fatty acids, as well as rich in a number of trace minerals, such as selenium, zinc, and copper.
Grilled Apricot And Zucchini Salad With Halloumi And Mustard Dressing

HOW TO KEEP YOUR GRILL PAN IN A GREAT SHAPE: Many different cookware items, from frying pans and woks to skillets and grill pans, need to be seasoned (also known as ‘curing’) before use, protecting them from rust and giving them a coating that prevents food from sticking. You don’t need much, just a light […]
Wheatberry Salad With Pomegranate And Apple

WHEATBERRY NUTRITION: Wheat berries are a whole grain, nutrient-dense food. Whole grains are high in fiber and essential nutrients, such as iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, and B vitamins. Whea tberries may protect from cancer, prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke, reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, help reduce bad cholesterol and improve digestive health.
Roasted Heirloom Carrot Cheese Pie In Fillo Factory Puff Pastry

I can easily add this beautiful roasted heirloom carrot cheese pie in puff pastry to the long list of Greek savory pies. There are countless Greek recipes for savory pies, both traditional and contemporary, and many of them are plant-forward. This makes a great Mediterranean diet brunch recipe. I like to use Greek cheeses, such […]
Grilled Halloumi With Greek Honey

If you’re looking for the perfect, easy welcome nosh when friends arrive, this grilled halloumi with honey recipe is the answer. I prepared this when my friends arrived for a dinner party, one of our episodes on season 4 of My Greek Table, and I served it with one of the great sparkling wines of […]
Alevropita – Batter Pie with Feta

Alevropita, literally "flour" pie, is one of many Greek recipes for batter-and-cheese pies that are traditional in the Greek kitchen. They are sometimes called lazy pies because they are basically easy and don't need much skill to make! They are very common Greek recipes in northern Greece.
Huevos Haminados

Huevos Haminados – slow-cooked eggs in onion skins – is one of the most storied Sephardic recipes from Thessaloniki. These eggs are cooked for hours over onion skins and with Greek coffee and a few other ingredients so that they acquire a deep brown color. This is by far one of the great, traditional recipes […]
Feta Cheese Skillet Pie

This feta cheese skillet pie, aka tiganopita, is a classic recipe from the cuisine of Epirusand something I prepared with great pleasure on My Greek Table, Season 4. It is almost like a pancake. It is easy to prepare and makes a great snack, breakfast food, light lunch with a good Greek salad, and a […]
Feta Stuffed Roasted Peppers

Here is one of the absolute classic Greek meze recipes from the country’s de facto food capital, Thessaloniki. This recipe is found in many specialty meze restaurants, and it’s often spicy. Peppers are an important raw ingredient in and around Thessaloniki. Many different varieties are cultivated in the region, and they appear like a rainbow […]
Vegetable Soup With Borlotti Beans, Spinach, And Parmesan