Greek Breakfast Recipes
In the vast majority of recipes in this ongoing collection, I’ve steered clear of refined sugar as an ingredient. But the truth is that some of the most traditional preparations on Ikaria and elsewhere in Greece are the fruits, nuts, and young vegetables preserved in sugar syrup called glyka tou koutaliou. or spoon sweets. Vyssino, […]
PERFECT SCRAMBLED EGGS EVERY TIME Two tools will help you consistently prepare the perfect scrambled eggs: a non-stick pack and a rubber spatula. If you’re preparing 2-4 eggs, even a small non-stick pan will work best. Why a rubber spatula and not a metal or wooden spoon? A metal spatula will scratch your non-stick pan, […]
Try these delicious Lenten tahini filo pastries.
Greek recipes for avocado toast take many forms these days, and this particularly light version, minus cheese or dairy but rich with blueberries or blackberries makes for a delicious and easy Mediterranean diet breakfast. There are many different varieties of avocado available in the market. The most common and one of the creamiest is the […]
HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER: Ginger is rich with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have significant benefits for your body and brain. Specifically, ginger is high in gingerol, a powerful anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant substance. It has been shown to lower blood sugar levels and improve various heart disease risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes. […]
BLUEBERRY AND KIWI NUTRITION FACTS: Blueberries are a good source of fiber, a good source of Vitamin C, and contain various vitamins and minerals. They have the highest antioxidant levels of all fruits and vegetables. Flavonoids appear to be the berries’ antioxidant with the most significant effect. Kiwis are remarkably high in vitamin C, an […]
EGGS ARE THE PERFECT MEDITERRANEAN DIET FOOD: Eggs are one of the few foods that could be classified as superfoods. They’re very nutritious, easy to prepare, cheap and go with almost every food. They are nutritionally rich, may support heart health, are a great source of choline, a nutrient is needed for the formation of […]
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 […]
Baklava is one of the most iconic Greek sweets; Greek yogurt is one of the most iconic Greek diet ingredients. In this recipe from season 4 of My Greek Table, I combine them both to create a delicious and easy snack perfect for those of us who want to enjoy the Mediterranean diet on the […]
WHAT IS SPIRULINA? Spirulina, produced from a kind of algae, has been a superfood for centuries and was known to the Aztecs long before the Spaniards invaded Mexico. It boasts a surprisingly dense list of nutrients. It’s one of the best non-animal based sources of protein, making it a good nutritional boost for vegans and […]