Course - Mediterranean Diet, Healthy Greek & Blue Zone Ikaria Longevity Recipes by Diane Kochilas

Tamarisk, sort o the first warm-weather Greek green…

Is this green, called almyriki, related to the ancient, Biblical Tamarisk tree?

Roasted Artichokes and Potatoes

Artichokes and roasted potatoes, an Aegean dish from the island of Milos.

If you’re looking for a great, seasonal Mediterranean Diet recipe that makes for the perfect main course vegetable dish, here it is: Greek island style roasted artichokes and potatoes. With a little Greek feta, the dish is even better!

Lazy Pie / Tembelopita Zagoriou

“Lazy” Pie from Zagori The notion of a savory pie isn’t limited to the Greek pies that call for phyllo pastry. Indeed, there is a whole range of savory pies that are based on a batter. They typically contain cheese. Some also call for zucchini or onions and herbs. Some call for cornmeal instead of […]

Macedonian Style Braised Chicken with Noodles (Kotopoulo me Petoura)

Chicken and noodles are a classic combo all over the world.

Chicken stews are part of the regional cooking all over Greece. What sets this dish apart is the local pasta it is served with, called petoura, a local pasta from Grevena, in Macedonia. Until a few years ago, petoura, which are either anomalously shaped or wide, slightly curled, relatively short, ribbon-like pieces, were made only […]

Chocolate-Ouzo Cake

Chocolate and ouzo are a match made in heaven.

Cretan Bean Soup with Orange Zest / Haniotiki Fasolada

There is nothing quite as comforting as Greek fasolada, one of the best-known, if humble, recipes that comes in many regional variations. To find the authentic Greek olive oil that gives this dish its velvety, sating texture, go to my online store here.