Watermelon Gaspacho
In the Greek diet, we love watermelon! Watermelon is one of the summer fruits that provide great hydration and a light delicious way to enjoy a Mediterranean diet snack and or an unusual Mediterranean diet recipe! While gazpacho obviously isn’t a traditional Greek recipe, but rather a classic Spanish one, I make this all the […]
Eggplant Cutlets
WHY IS THIS HEALTHY?Eggplant is filling, but it’s also low in carbs, fat, and calories. It also has plenty of bone-building calcium and antioxidants that can help to ward off heart disease, cancer, and other chronic illnesses. Breadcrumbs in combination with high-protein chickpea flour make this coating healthier than using plain all-purpose flour or some […]
Grilled Nectarines, Arugula, Basil, And Feta
TIPS FOR GRILLING FRUIT: Did you know that you can grill just about any fruit? As long as they’re firm and not overripe, that is. Some of my favorite fruits to grill are peaches, plums, pineapple, bananas, mangoes and many more! In most cases, you’ll get best results by grilling the fruit skin on. But […]
Baked Lemon Clams
What to Serve with Baked Stuffed ClamsFrom New York to New England to Louisiana, stuffed clams have captured our imagination and become something of regional specialties. This is a fairly dense dish, packing a lot of flavor into tiny bites. Serve a nice green salad, Greek yogurt coleslaw, or corn on the cob as an […]
Bulgur Salad With Tomatoes, Avocado, Spinach & Sunflower Seeds
The Wonders of Pumpkin SeedsAdding pumpkin seeds to this already nutrition-packed bulgur salad will up the ante on health benefits! The seeds are a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential amino acids. They’re high in calories but most of their calories come from protein and fats. They’re a rich source of monounsaturated fatty […]
Bruschetta with Tapenade, Capers, Pine Nuts & Mozzarella
Tapenade is one of the great spreads of the Mediterranean diet and one of the greatest Mediterranean diet ingredients in its own right. In Greece, we’ve been making an olive spread like tapenade with Kalamata olives and with green olives for eons, too. The Greek diet is packed with all sorts of great healthy recipes […]
Grilled Eggplant with Cilantro, Tomatoes & Honey Vinegar
Sometimes it is the easiest Greek diet recipes that are the tastiest! This grilled eggplant recipe, drizzled with a simple combination of basic Mediterranean diet ingredients — tomatoes, fresh herbs (in this case cilantro), extra virgin Greek olive oil and a special fermented honey vinegar–makes a wonderful meze to savor and share with friends. I […]
Fanned Eggplant with Feta, Tomato and Herbs
MORE ABOUT THE EGGPLANT: The eggplant is one of the most loved vegetables in Greek cuisine. It’s an ideal partner to quintessential Greek and Mediterranean ingredients like onion, garlic, tomato, zucchini, and peppers. There are many eggplant varieties in Greece, from the light purple, long Tsakonitiki from the Peloponnese to small and large flask-shaped eggplants […]
Scallop, Pepper and Peach Salad
NOTE: Peaches and peppers go into an obscure but delicious salad from the Eastern Mediterranean. The combination is perfect. The peaches and peppers share a similar smooth and slippery texture but their distinctly different flavors provide a nice contrast. You can try this dish with shrimp, or even with grilled lobster.
Beetroot Tart Tatin
NOTE: Beets have are rich in water, have a fair ammount of fiber and protein, and low in calories.
Arugula Kiwi Salad
NOTE: Did you know that Greece was estimated to be the 3rd largest producer of the kiwi by the end of 2019 (from 4th place the previous year). Kiwis are highly nutritious and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, plus fiber. They’re particularly rich in vitamin C, a nutrient that’s essential for immune health.
Greek-Style Marinated Pan-Fried Shrimp
Seafood is a huge part of the Mediterranean Diet, and Greece, with its lengthy and rich coastline provides much local goodness in the form of shrimp, mussels and other seafood. They are at the heart of so many Mediterranean diet ingredients and Mediterranean diet recipes. In this Mediterranean shrimp recipe, there is a Greek technique! […]