Roasted Lemon Chicken with Kale and Kalamata Olives
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Artichoke Gratin from Tinos
In the mineral-rich soils of the Komis Plain, in the prefecture of Exomvourgo, on the eastern side of Tinos, the island’s tiny, firm, complex-flavored artichoke flourishes. Local authorities organize a local artichoke festival every year. Artisans make pickled or olive oil-preserved artichokes, and taverna cooks created a kind of flan with the artichoke and bread, […]
Kale with Greek Olive Oil, Oranges and Garlic, Mani Style
My local farmer's market in Athens just started carrying kale and I couldn't think of a better way to cook it than this, inspired by a very traditional greens recipe from the Mani, where spinach and other sweet greens are cooked with garlic, oranges and olive oil. To find some of the artisanal Greek products […]
Broccoli Shrimp Bisque with Greek Olive Oil
A great soup for lunch, brunch, or dinner! It’s easy, elegant and nutritious. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Baklava Oatmeal
Baklava, the classic, cinnamon-flavored phyllo dessert filled with nuts and drenched in honey syrup is the inspiration for the topping on this easy oatmeal Greek breakfast recipe. To find the Greek olive oil and honey called for in this recipe as well as other carefully curated Greek ingredients, visit my online store here.
Jewelled Quinoa with Chick Peas, Orange, Greek Raisins & Olive Oil
I fell in love with jewelled rice, a Persian classic, since first tasting it many years ago. I have adapted it here so that quinoa is the starch. You can find Greek olive oil and other carefully curated Greek artisan products at my online food store, here.
Greek Hunter’s Chicken with Seared Haloumi
Here’s a Greek version of chicken cacciatore, or “tou kinigou” — the hunter’s chicken. A rich, hearty and thick tomato sauce bathes this easy chicken dish, mushrooms stud it but the best of all is the end: cubes of seared haloumi cheese tossed in for good measure. To find the Greek olive oil, Greek balsamic […]
Shrimp Saganaki Sandwich with Feta, Olives, & Ouzo
A Greek recipe to match the much-loved lobster roll? Oh yes! And it's for a Greek hero… filled with shrimp saganaki!To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Greek Tea-Smoked Giant Bean Salad with Charred Vegetables
This is what happens when my restaurant self rears its head in my home kitchen! A seemingly simple giant bean salad with a great twist: home-smoked over Greek sage and Greek mountain tea. To purchase the teas, giant beans, olive oil and more, To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make […]
Linguine with Wilted Arugula, Anchovies and Chilli Peppers
We used to serve this simple pasta dish at a small restaurant called Villa Thanassi that we ran on Ikaria many years ago. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Celery Root Soup with Fig-Feta Pesto, Honey, Balsamic & Pomegranates
A totally gluten free soup that's so luscious and filling! The fig-olive-feta pesto adds an amazing dimension to the flavor profile. Great Greek olive oil from the Peloponnese and Greek balsamic vinegar, round out the whole bowl!
Floating Greek Island in a Wine-Dark Sea
If you can’t take your love to a real Greek island, you can surely enjoy a floating one in a strawberry and wine-dark sea! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.