Macedonian Walnut Skordalia
Skordalia, one of the classic Greek dips, comes in many regional variations. This one, with walnuts as the base, is made both in Macedonia and in parts of the Peloponnese.
Zucchini Omelet with Greek Yogurt & Feta
This quick, easy Greek-style zucchini-feta omelet is perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch, for a Meatless Monday, or for a simple, fast meal any night of the week.
Tsoureki
On Ikaria at Easter, home bakers take their Easter breads to the village baker because the wood-burning oven makes for much tastier breads.
Melitinia, Sweet Cheese Tartlets from Santorini
Sweet cheese-filled pastries abound all over the Greek islands and are mainly Easter specialties. Melitinia hail from Santorini and from Tinos.
Tamarisk, sort o the first warm-weather Greek green…
Is this green, called almyriki, related to the ancient, Biblical Tamarisk tree?
Roasted Artichokes and Potatoes
If you’re looking for a great, seasonal Mediterranean Diet recipe that makes for the perfect main course vegetable dish, here it is: Greek island style roasted artichokes and potatoes. With a little Greek feta, the dish is even better!
Lazy Pie / Tembelopita Zagoriou
“Lazy” Pie from Zagori The notion of a savory pie isn’t limited to the Greek pies that call for phyllo pastry. Indeed, there is a whole range of savory pies that are based on a batter. They typically contain cheese. Some also call for zucchini or onions and herbs. Some call for cornmeal instead of […]
Macedonian Style Braised Chicken with Noodles (Kotopoulo me Petoura)
Chicken stews are part of the regional cooking all over Greece. What sets this dish apart is the local pasta it is served with, called petoura, a local pasta from Grevena, in Macedonia. Until a few years ago, petoura, which are either anomalously shaped or wide, slightly curled, relatively short, ribbon-like pieces, were made only […]
Chocolate-Ouzo Cake
Chocolate and ouzo are a match made in heaven.
Cretan Bean Soup with Orange Zest / Haniotiki Fasolada
There is nothing quite as comforting as Greek fasolada, one of the best-known, if humble, recipes that comes in many regional variations. To find the authentic Greek olive oil that gives this dish its velvety, sating texture, go to my online store here.
Calamari stuffed with Rice and Pine Nuts
Calamari stuffed with rice is considered an aphrodisiac in the Greek kitchen!
Chicken Pie with Raisins and Onions
Savory chicken filo pies are a common dish on mainland Greece. This recipe comes from Thessaly.