Santorini Tomato Fritters
Santorini tomato fritters are one of the best Greek summer meze recipes. they are made in many Aegean islands.
Ikaria Longevity Potato Salad with Marigold Leaves & Chives
Did you know that marigold leaves are delicious? Try this easy summer potato salad seasoned with spicy fresh marigold leaves, chives, and parsley. 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.
No-Cook Taboule Salad with Tomatoes and Greek Yogurt
Enjoy this easy, delicious, light but filling salad that needs no cooking and is brimming with flavor and health. Bulgur is the base for taboule. I’ve added a touch of cinnamon and lemon zest to perk the flavor profile up, and Greek yogurt dressing, optional, for a little extra refreshing touch. To find some of […]
Zucchini-Feta Bread with Fennel, Mint & Turmeric
This easy zucchini bread recipe can be breakfast, lunch or dinner! The recipe makes 2 loaves. 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.
Ikaria Longevity Zucchini-Herb Pie
A favorite summer phyllo pie from Ikaria that’s easy to make, nutritious, and delicious and a perfect example of one of the island’s most important “longevity secret” — simple, fresh food in season. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a […]
Sweet and Savory Tomato Tart with Feta and Onions
A touch of Greek honey added to the tomatoes, and a little grape molasses or red dessert wine in the onions, makes this tart both savory and a tad sweet. It’s a great summer dish. To find the grape molasses, called petimezi in Greek, as well as a range of other artisinal Greek products you’ll […]
Eggplants Stuffed with Onions, Grape Molasses & Tomatoes
Grape molasses, aka petimezi or pekmez, is one of the world’s most ancient and healthiest sweeteners. You can find it in Greek and Middle Eastern food shops.
Chilled Peach Soup with Ginger, Honey & Yogurt
Forget peaches ‘n’ cream. Go for this chilled soup, spiced up with ginger, honey and Greek yogurt. You’ll want to use really high-quality monovarietal Greek honey to make this soup extra special. You can find a range as well as other artisinal Greek products at my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of […]
Fennel Slaw with Honey-Mastiha Dressing
A delicious salad that stands up to great barbecued meats and more.
Ikaria Longevity Zucchini Potato Skillet Pie
Tourlou is typically a mixed summer vegetable casserole found all over the Eastern Aegean. The word is Turkish (turlu) and means a hodgepodge. There are many similar casseroles around Greece that go by different names. What I like about this old Ikarian recipe is its utter simplicity. It also reminds me of a similar recipe […]
Crispy Okra Greek Salad
Here’s a new take on a classic Greek salad. 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.
Spicy Shrimp with Feta, Ouzo, and Cilantro
Here’s an adaptation of a Greek classic, spruced up with aromatic cilantro and spicy peppers. 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.