Spring Fava with Fresh Peas

The Greek recipe Fava is one of the all-time classic Greek meze plates, most often made with yellow split peas cooked until they disintegrate into a puree then swirled to creamy perfection with extra virgin Greek olive oil and lemon juice. It’s a Mediterranean diet standard bearer! There are a few regional fava recipes, for […]
Asparagus, Basil and Tomato Frittata

Here’s an easy, elegant Greek recipe packed with flavor, extra virgin Greek olive oil, fresh herbs, Greek cheese, and a special Greek superfood, mastiha! Enjoy it as a Mediterranean diet breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Cally and Maria’s Pleated Cheese Pie

This fun and easy Greek recipe for phyllo cheese pie, aka tyropita, is one of hundreds of variations on the classic phyllo-feta-egg theme. It’s a delight to make and eat and it pays homage to the many ways Greek feta is used in Greek cooking as well as in the Mediterranean diet!
Seafood Chowder with a Greek Twist

This chowder could never pose as a Greek recipe, but I love it nonetheless, being a Yankee as well as a Greek! I add my touch to it, a little spritz of ouzo, which goes beautifully with both the seafood and the dairy. It’s a great main-course soup for a freezing winter day.
Mastiha-Scented Tiramisu

This Greek recipe for an Italian classic is a marriage of complementary flavors. What gives it a Greek touch is the addition of mastiha, a fascinating, resinous spice from the island of Chios. The recipe calls for either or both the liqueur and the powder. If you use orange liqueur, rest assured that mastiha, orange, […]
Rosemary-Olive Oil Popcorn

Greek recipes for snacks abound, from dips and spreads to small pies. But this Greek olive oil infused popcorn is in a league of its own, the perfect Mediterranean diet addiction and a healthy snack to boot!
Mediterranean (heart healthy) Home-Made Pita Chips

This Greek recipe is the perfect Mediterranean diet snack, perfectly suited for Greek dips and other treats. Munch away!
Classic Hummus

Hummus is one of the great recipes of the Mediterranean diet, a classic of Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean cuisines, crossing cultural and religious boundaries. It’s also extraordinarily healthy and versatile. You can add your own inspiration to this basic recipe with things like roasted red peppers, pesto, pureed beets, feta and more.
Cornmeal Muffins with Raisins or Sea-Buckthorn, EVOO and Greek Yogurt

This contemporary Greek recipe for cornmeal muffins studded with either the ancient super food sea-buckthorn or great Greek dried currants from Corinth make for an amazing breakfast treat! The Greek yogurt, extra virgin Greek olive oil and honey add tang, sweetness and moisture to this lovely Mediterranean diet recipe!
Steamed Cauliflower with Honey-Feta Dressing

This plant-based Greek recipe for warm cauliflower, one of the healthiest and most versatile of the cruciferous vegetables, may be served warm or as a Greek salad during colder months. It’s the perfect example of easy, delicious Mediterranean diet recipes! Make sure to use real extra virgin Greek olive oil and real Greek feta for […]