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The door to my kitchen on Ikaria opens up onto our little stone terrace and a few years ago Vassili planted an herb bed in a dirt patch he left unpaved right in the middle, under a trellis of grapes and between a few very old almond trees. We’ve planted rosemary, sage, mints, lavender, oregano, […]
Everyone loves a great meatball! Here is an easy recipe that marries classic Greek keftedes — meatballs — with a dish called spetzofai, which is a pepper and tomato stew. Cook up a batch of pasta and add new (Greek!) meaning to the term spaghetti and meatballs! To find some of the artisinal Greek products […]
Inspired by the filling for a savory phyllo pie called Pita Kaisarias, this chicken dish is tangy and bold, and easy to make!
Sometimes we really do only want to cook for about 10 minutes! This easy pasta recipe makes that possible. I love the slightly bitter flavor of wilted arugula and the spiciness of the peppers. You can add cheese if you want. I prefer to keep it vegan. To find some of the artisinal Greek products […]
The first time I heard about this version of stuffed cabbage I was literally sitting next to the fireplace in the home where my father grew up and where my 95-year-old Aunt Mary still lived. Until she passed away a few years ago, she was a great source of knowledge about old Ikarian dishes. She […]
Pork tenderloin is a showstopper on the holiday table. Enjoy this with one of the wonderful full-bodied Greek reds from Monemvassia. To make amazing Greek roasted potatoes that everyone will love click here. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a […]
Spinach pie is a Greek classic. Try it this way: rolled up into a festive cylinder and served in wedges. To find some of the artisanal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Leek pie for flavor and health! Cut or chop and onion or leek and you release their cancer- and diabetes-fighting compounds. One of the major phytochemical compounds in onions, leeks and their relatives is allicin, which helps fight cholesterol production and has known antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungus properties. They even have other antioxidant compounds that […]
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Elegant, simple, nutritious and inexpensive! This wonderful northern Greek stew makes a great vegan or vegetarian main course as well as a satisfying side dish for roasted meats and the Thanksgiving turkey. 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 […]