Swordfish Souvlaki with Lemon-Olive Marinade

I have memories of this dish that seem to go back forever, from Sunday outings to the Greek tavernas in Astoria when I was a child and to countless meals in seaside tavernas in Greece. You can substitute the swordfish with any firm-fleshed fish in this recipe. Check out my online store for the olives, […]

Pepper-Tomato Flatbread with Mastiha

This wonderful Greek recipe hails from a few Cycladic Islands but I've addedmy own twist, with a sprinkling of mastiha, the resinous spice from the island of Chios. Flatbreads topped with tomatoes, onions, herbs and more are a specialty in the bakeries on Milos and Kimolos. This Greek open-faced savory pie stands up to pizza […]

Mastiha-Flavored Panacotta

If you can’t find this rare, delicious spoon sweet, you can top the panna cotta with any Greek spoon sweet, called glyka tou koutaliou, which you can find, together with a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients on my online store here.citrus-flavored Greek fruit preserve or with fresh fruit and a drizzling of honey.

Squid Ink Risotto with Mastiha Liqueur

This black risotto is a Mediterranean classic, one of the most elegant and exotic dishes in all the region’s repertoire, made even more so with the subtle use of Mastiha.

Tagliatelles with Shaved Greek Botargo

Botargo, or avgotaraho, has been a luxurious local food since at least the Byzantine era. Most Greek avgotaraho comes from the marshlands on the western coast of mainland Greece. This pasta dish is exquisite and very simple to prepare.

Pomegranate-Arugula Salad

This salad will bejewel any table! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.

Parsley Caper Pesto from Syros

Two great, easy, healthy Greek-island snacks to settle in with for the World Cup Finale and for any occasion or get together with friends!

Naxos Potato Salad

Try this summer potato salad recipe with sardines, from the Aegean island of Naxos.

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