Ikaria Longevity Zucchini-Herb Pie
A favorite summer phyllo pie from Ikaria that’s easy to make, nutritious, and delicious and a perfect example of one of the island’s most important “longevity secret” — simple, fresh food in season. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a […]
Eggplants Stuffed with Onions, Grape Molasses & Tomatoes
Grape molasses, aka petimezi or pekmez, is one of the world’s most ancient and healthiest sweeteners. You can find it in Greek and Middle Eastern food shops.
Ikaria Longevity Zucchini Potato Skillet Pie
Tourlou is typically a mixed summer vegetable casserole found all over the Eastern Aegean. The word is Turkish (turlu) and means a hodgepodge. There are many similar casseroles around Greece that go by different names. What I like about this old Ikarian recipe is its utter simplicity. It also reminds me of a similar recipe […]
Spicy Shrimp with Feta, Ouzo, and Cilantro
Here’s an adaptation of a Greek classic, spruced up with aromatic cilantro and spicy peppers. 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.
Roasted Apricot Chicken Marinated in Greek Yogurt
An easy, delicious Sunday lunch or weeknight dinner. Greek yogurt helps tenderize the chicken. I sweeten up the apricots with some Greek raisins, too. 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.
Broccoli-Feta Lahmatzoun
Marry leftover broccoli with Greek feta and make a pie topping! 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.
Spanakopita Grilled Cheese
The "Lazy" way to make a delicious healthy treat with no work! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Greek Rice Pilaf with Leeks and Saffron
Leek rice is one of the great vegetable rice main courses in the Greek kitchen. It’s also a wonderful bed or accompaniment for protein, such as grilled salmon or Greek branzino, grilled chicken, and more. You can skip the cheese and make this a totally vegan and/or Lenten dish. To find some of the artisinal […]
Whole Wheat Pasta with Cauliflower, Oranges, Walnuts, & Rosemary
I love to take misunderstood and underappreciated veggies like cauliflower and turn them into something delicious. This recipe is a great example! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.
Clay-Baked Lamb in a Greek-Yogurt Crust
In the northern parts of Greece, all sorts of meats, from chicken to savory meatballs to lamb and goat, are cooked in sauces based on the local, delicious, thick, strained sheep’s milk yogurt. This dish comes from the traditional cooking of the Vlachs, a once itinerant shepherd tribe, and is sometimes called vlachiko. I have […]
Ikaria Longevity Greens Pie with Whole Wheat Phyllo
This is one of my all-time favorite Greek pies, from the Blue Zone island of Ikaria, where we run our cooking schoolin spring and summer. We teach our guests to make this and they love it.
Sautéed Cauliflower with Rosemary, Oranges, Cumin and Dried Tomatoes
Cauliflower, rosemary and orange are a trio made in heaven.