Briam is the classic Greek vegetable casserole. Sometimes it is also called tourlou. You can throw everything together in a baking dish, together with olive oil, herbs, and half a head of garlic, or you can take the time to place the vegetables in an overlapping, alternating layer. The trick and secret is the bake […]
It takes about five minutes to prep this deliciously easy chicken recipe. All you need is a large handful of fresh herbs, which I am fortunate to have access to from my Ikaria garden, small fresh tomatoes, Greek olive oil, and salt and pepper. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to […]
Here’s one of my favorite dishes, an easy, healthy stuffed zucchini recipe inspired by the profusion of mushrooms on Ikaria, where I run a cooking school. Mushrooms are a great replacement for meat in so many dishes because htey have many of the same nutrients with none of the fat or cholesterol. To find a […]
On a lazy summer day, when the mercury soars and the tomatoes are sweet and ripe, this makes a great, super-easy, fast brunch or quick dinner. 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.
Summer rice pudding with a Greek peach topping.
Rooster is much more delicious than chicken, with dark, almost gamy meat and real texture. This dish is called Kokkoras Krasatos in Greek. I add a twist: a little petimezi, or grape molasses,which lends an almost smokey depth of flavor to this classic Sunday and festive dish. You can find petimezi as well as a […]
Santorini tomato fritters are one of the best Greek summer meze recipes. they are made in many Aegean islands.
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.
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 […]
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.