Salmon Cooked with Spinach & Feta Cream

This Greek recipe is inspired by the never-ending uses for the classic combo of spinach and feta, so think of it as a kind of “Spanakopita Salmon,” in a skillet. There’s no phyllo, but I can tell you that you’ll want great bread to sop up the delicious sauce. Go ahead…indulge! It’s a nice dish […]

Butternut Squash stuffed with Nuts and Sultana Raisins

I can’t describe to you what a show-stopper this vegan and/or vegetarian Greek recipe for stuffed whole roasted butternut squash is. It’s a great example of the variety and flavor inherent in the vegetable traditions of the Mediterranean Diet. You can play around with the filling a bit by also adding some chopped fresh spinach […]

Lentil Soup with Green Olive Paste

Lentil Soup with Green Olive Paste

This Greek recipe for lentil soup is an all-weather classic, very nutritious, a paradigm of the Mediterranean Diet, and tasty to boot!

Velvety Mushroom Soup with Red Wine and Greek Yogurt

This Greek recipe for mushroom soup is an adaptation of classic cream of mushroom soup, but with Greek red wine, Greek yogurt in place of the cream, and, yes, Greek dried mushrooms. Greece is a mycologicIt’s simple to prepare, easy to serve, versatile, festive but also simple enough to make every day.

Chicken Breasts in a Skillet with Balsamic-Honey Glaze

Chicken Breasts in a Skillet

Here’s an easy, modern Greek recipe that calls for the subtle sweet-and-sour combination of Greek honey and vinegar. Great extra virgin Greek olive oil, sweet Greek vinegar and honey are all available on my website!

Fresh Cod Fillets Stewed with Eggplants, Peppers and Wine

There are many simple one-pot fish stews and soups in the Mediterranean Diet, and the combination of fish and vegetables is a common one. Adding economical, seasonal vegetables to an expensive protein–fish—was one way to make a meal stretch farther.

Cinnamon-scented Cauliflower Stew with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives

Cauliflower Stew

Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that incite either ire or awe. I choose the latter and I hope this Greek recipe for cauliflower stew will convince you that there’s more to this cruciferous vegetable than meets the eye. Cauliflower contains all sorts of good nutrients, from a hefty dose of vitamins A and C […]

Greek Briam Baked with Eggs

Greek Briam Baked with Eggs

The Greek recipe called Briam is one of the classics of the Greek vegetarian table, a wonderful dish made with thinly sliced zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes and peppers. I have omitted the potatoes in this recipe and have given a new look to the dish. When all the vegetables are baked, crisp and golden I pour […]

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