Salads Recipes
VARIATIONS: This recipe works with many different apple varieties. Two of the best would be Gala, Braeburn and Fuji. Gala is the most popular apple variety in the US and they are firm, tangy and sweet. Braeburn apples are crisp, sweet and zesty and Fuji are firm, juicy and sweet.
HOW TO COOK QUINOA : First, you rinse the quinoa for at least 30 seconds, and you drain it well. Then add it to a pot with water over medium-high heat. When it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let […]
HOW TO PREP FRESH BROAD BEANS: The first step is opening the pods and taking out the beans. Then you need to remove the bean skins -as they tend to be tough. Since peeling them out can be challenging, blanching them first makes it much more manageable. You just need to blanch them for 3 […]
HOW TO BOIL EGGS TO GET A SOFT, CREAMY YOLK: Bring the water up to a boil, then lower it to a rapid simmer. Add the eggs to the pot, and start your timer. If you’re just cooking a couple of eggs, five minutes is perfect for a runny yolk. Cool the eggs slightly by […]
DIFFERENT TYPES OF QUINOA: There are many different types of quinoa grown in the Andes, where this ancient grain originates. We find some of them in western supermarkets as well. Here’s a quick guide: Quinoa or White Quinoa- is the most common kind of quinoa available in stores, so you’ll often see it just called […]
Greek salad is the ultimate poster-child for the Greek diet and for Greek summer! It contains seasonal vegetables, Greek feta, the country’s national cheese, and, of course, extra virgin Greek olive oil. But there are versions of it, and not all of them need to contain, say, tomatoes. Greek salad at the height of the […]
I hope this avocado ice cream with Aegina pistachios and Greek honey qualifies as a healthy ice cream recipe! The creaminess of ripe avocados means that we can add less milk and cream. I use Greek honey, which is packed with antioxidants and minerals, instead of sugar in this recipe. It’s an indulgence for sure, […]
ABOUT FARRO: Farro, a high-protein, high-fiber ancient whole-grain wheat, figures prominently in the Mediterranean diet. It looks similar to barley, though with a slightly more oblong and larger grain. Like barley, farro retains a notable amount of chew when it gets cooked. Farro and barley can be used interchangeably in most recipes. Farro is a […]
FUN FACT: Lentil soup is the most traditional way in the Greek kitchen to cook this ancient pulse. But even the humble lentil has evolved and is now used in more sophisticated dishes, playing off tradition but totally modern, too. This easy salad is one example.
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 […]