Grilled Eggplant with Cilantro, Tomatoes & Honey Vinegar
Sometimes it is the easiest Greek diet recipes that are the tastiest! This grilled eggplant recipe, drizzled with a simple combination of basic Mediterranean diet ingredients — tomatoes, fresh herbs (in this case cilantro), extra virgin Greek olive oil and a special fermented honey vinegar–makes a wonderful meze to savor and share with friends. I […]
Grilled Salmon with Fresh Tomatoes and Olives
The Greek diet and Mediterranean diet respectively call for fish as a main source of protein. This Greek recipe for grilled salmon is simple and calls for some of the most basic Mediterranean diet ingredients: olives, tomatoes, herbs, capers and, of course, Greek extra virgin olive oil. You can prepare this dish with salmon fillets or steaks.
Superfood Arugula Salad with Pomegranate, Pine Nuts and Tomatoes
The Greek diet is all about freshness and plant-based Mediterranean recipes! Indeed, the Greek diet is the original Mediterranean diet. No meal is complete in Greece without a Greek salad, but that's not always what you think. It doesn't have to be the classic "Greek Village Salad" of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, olives and feta. […]
Easy Salmon in Ouzo-Greek Yogurt Cream Sauce
This is a great dish for a quick weeknight meal but also an impressive main course for company. You can substitute the salmon with any fleshy fish. It’s nice with thick halibut or cod, too. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll […]
Lentil Salad with Cucumbers, Red Peppers & Herbs
A Greek salad can be many things beyond the best-known tomato-cucumber-feta-olive oil medley! We’re talking Mediterranean diet here, and one of the most important and best-loved Mediterranean diet ingredients is the humble but mighty lentil. Lentil salads are a great answer to creating wholesome, nutritious filling Greek and Mediterranean recipes that are packed with vitamins […]
Grilled Shrimp Sandwiches with Greek Yogurt and Arugula-Cabbage Slaw
Grilled fish and seafood is a Greek tradition and there are countless Greek recipes for both. This easy grilled shrimp sandwich is a great way to make something that falls under the general Mediterranean diet umbrella when your plans for dinner or the day involve some outdoor grilling. Mediterranean diet ingredients like Greek honey, extra […]
Warm Greek Potato Salad with Feta Cheese Pesto & Kalamata Olives
Few Greek recipes are as satisfying as a great, warm potato salad, and there are many different versions in the regional cooking of Greece. This one, a combination of Greek traditions and Mediterranean diet deliciousness, with a little Italian finesse worked in, is one of my personal favs. It’s gorgeous, for one, with both red […]
Arugula-Strawberry Salad with Grilled Halloumi
When it’s strawberry season in the Mediterranean I love to use the fresh fruit in all sorts of ways, from starters and salads to desserts. The combination of fruit and greens is, indeed, a very Mediterranean habit and speaks to the variety and richness of Mediterranean ingredients, especially when they end up together in a […]
Mediterranean Egg-and-Yogurt Open-Faced Breakfast Sandwich
The combination of sunny-side up or poached eggs and thick, sour Greek yogurt is unique to the Eastern Mediterranean and one of the most delicious combinations in all Mediterranean cooking. Indeed, eggs, ancient and wholesome, are one of the most important Mediterranean diet ingredients; yogurt, too, is an ancient food and one of the most […]
Linguine al Greco with Leftover Chicken, Peas & Greek Yogurt
I’ve been tossing pasta with yogurt in various forms since I was a kid. This Greek pasta recipe, for linguine (or any other ling extruded pasta) tossed with tangy Greek yogurt, extra virgin Greek olive oil, peas and feta is a perfect weeknight or brunch option and speaks tomes to the vibrant simple cooking that […]
Fusilli with Morels
MORELS Morels have an earthy, nutty flavor and a meaty texture. They’re also packed with antioxidants, essential minerals, and vitamins and contain one of the highest amounts of Vitamin D among all edible mushrooms. You can substitute dried morels for fresh in this recipe, too. If so, use 4 ounces of dried morels, rehydrated. Save […]
Whole Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Wild Rice & Pine Nuts
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN-RICE DISHES: Chicken and rice are a classic combo in the Mediterranean kitchen. In the context of the Ikaria Diet Recipe Club, enjoying animal protein at most once a week fits into an overall meal plan. On Ikaria, chicken and rooster are both esteemed meats, and in the traditional diet they were consumed sparingly, […]