Salads Recipes
It’s easy to understand how this class combination of tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, olives, feta and olive oil make for one of the most iconic dishes in the world. There’s a secret to a good Greek salad: Make it in season, when tomatoes are ripest, and use good quality sheep’s milk or sheep and goat’s […]
From: Ikaria: Lessons on Food, Life, and Longevity from the Greek Island Where People Forget to Die. Sfouggato is the name given to various egg-based dishes throughout the Greek islands; some are essentially omelets, while others are more like croquettes. But among older Ikarians, sfouggato was a dish that called for quite a different egg […]
If you can roast the eggplants for this classic Greek dip on a barbecue, then do! The smokey flavor will only make this already delicious spread even better. 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 […]
Rusks are an ancient food in Greece. Basically they are the twice-baked breads, in various shapes. A dearth of fuel, i.e. wood, made daily, or even weekly, baking almost extravagant in the Greek countryside. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover […]
Beans and arugula pair naturally, both in cooked dishes and in salads like this. The capers perk the whole dish up. 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.
Here’s a succulent arugula salad made substantial with the addition of Cretan rusks, called paximadia or dako. You can find them in Greek shops across the country. You can also use good quality large croutons or grilled bread as a substitute. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit […]
Who doesn’t love a healthy potato salad, minus mayo, of course? Here’s one of my seasonal favorites, which includes purslane, one of the healthiest greens in the world, filled with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll […]
My photo doesn’t do this wonderful salad justice! We were experimenting at Committee, the restaurant in Boston where I am consulting chef, and this winter salad of three types of beans and a Greek-inspired Grape Leaf pesto is the delicious, healthy result! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, […]
Buckwheat, called fagopyro in Greek, is an ancient grain and one of the healthiest things you can eat. The colors in this easy pilaf make it perfect for a festive table. 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 […]
One of my favorite things to eat in the summer is raw zucchini salad. It’s so easy and so elegant. Just shave the zucchini and toss with herbs, tomatoes and a great Greek vinaigrette with excellent Greek olive oil and Greek mustard and a pinch of mastiha. To find some of the artisinal Greek products […]