Category: Course

Santorini Melitinia

Sweet cheese-filled pastries abound all over the Greek islands and are mainly Easter specialties. Melitinia hail from Santorini and from Tinos.

Roasted Leg Of Lamb

Roasted leg of lamb is a Greek classic, one of the most iconic recipes in the whole repertoire of Greek cuisine, and one played out millions of times over Easter, too. Greek lamb recipes are among the most popular in the world. This recipe, adapted from my very first book, The Food and Wine of […]

Tahini Pie with Phyllo and Walnuts

Try these delicious Lenten tahini filo pastries.

Chunky Carrot Tomato Soup

I raised my kids on Greek soup recipes and have more than a few up my proverbial sleeve, but this one, for chunky carrot tomato soup perfumed with great spices, is really special. Its simplicity belies its delicious, complex flavor. Soups are a great Mediterranean diet food category and this one, totally vegan and so […]

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach, Artichokes and Greek Feta

When most people think of Greek chicken recipes, whole roasted chicken with oregano and garlic probably comes to mind. Or maybe a chicken yiouvetsi, with orzo or Greek hilopites (pasta). This Greek recipe for chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, artichokes and Greek feta was born by accident in my kitchen when a few friends popped […]

Orange Crush Greek Yogurt Smoothie

If anyone remembers and loves the flavors of a creamsicle, that classic 1960s ice cream pop sold off of carts on the street you’ll love this orange crush Greek yogurt smoothie! Easy to make, healthy to boot, it’s the perfect quick Mediterranean diet meal on the go. Greek yogurt adds a delicious tartness and creaminess, […]

Halva, Orange-Spiced Semolina Pudding Cake with Dried Fruits and Nuts

If dessert can be healthy, halva would win the top prize. Halva Semigdalenios, or Semolina Halva, is one of the most traditional Greek desserts and it's often served during periods of fasting because it contains no dairy. Indeed, it's a traditional vegan desssert before Greeks even knew they had a great selection of vegan recipes […]

Leek-Walnut Rice with Saffron and Currants

This Greek recipe for leek walnut rice with saffron can be both a main course and a side dish. It is perfumed with all the wonderful flavors of the Greek earth, especially in the saffron, aka krokos Kozanis. Rice is an important ingredient in the Greek diet and is often prepared as a main course, […]

Taramosalata with Blanched Almonds, Tortilla Wraps and Pink Peppercorns

Many recipe roads lead to a great taramosalata, arguably the best-known Greek dip and one of the great Greek meze recipes! I have a few different recipes for taramosalata, the fish roe spread that is a Lenten classic but also eaten throughout the year as a meze, on this very site. The secret to all […]

Spanakopita Frittata with Pine Nuts

Everyone loves a great and easy egg recipe, and this Spanakopita Frittata with Pine Nuts will up your egg game, for sure! The Greek diet is filled with delicious and easy main course egg recipes. The basic ingredients for spanakopita filling — Greece’s most famous phyllo pie – are incredibly versatile. In this — one […]