Main Ingredient Recipes
A Flavorful Greek Seafood Stew with Mussels, Fish & SquidWarm up your kitchen with this Mediterranean-inspired sustainable seafood stew, where the briny sweetness of mussels, delicate chunks of fish, and tender squid come together in a fragrant broth of saffron, white wine, fennel, and citrus zest. Rooted in Greek coastal tradition and mindful of eco-friendly […]
A Hearty, Plant-Based Greek Soup for Cooler Days This lentil and sweet potato soup is a deeply satisfying, plant-forward dish that reflects the heart of Greek home cooking and sustainable Mediterranean cuisine. Earthy lentils, naturally sweet potatoes, and tender spinach simmer together with sage, tomatoes, and Greek olive oil, then finish with a subtle drizzle […]
Sweet cheese-filled pastries abound all over the Greek islands and are mainly Easter specialties. Melitinia hail from Santorini and from Tinos.
Epirus's Lemony Pulled Chicken Soup is inspired by the legendary soup kitchen inside Athens Central Market, where pots of steaming broth feed market workers, night owls, and hungry travelers from early morning on. In Athens: Food, Stories, Love, this recipe captures that old-school Athenian soul food in a lighter, lemony chicken soup that is easy […]
These Phyllo Triangles with Fennel, Onions, Olives, and Orange embody the generous spirit of Greek hospitality—small bites made with care, meant to be offered freely and enjoyed slowly. Featured in My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity, episode Hospitality on the Plate, they highlight how shared snacks, conversation, and ritual contribute just as much […]
This Melitzanosalata with Miso, Tahini, and Petimezi is a modern interpretation of a beloved Greek classic—one that speaks to the evolving, inclusive nature of Mediterranean hospitality. Featured in My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity, episode Hospitality on the Plate, it reflects how food cultures grow richer when ideas are exchanged across tables and […]
These Baked Chickpea–Pumpkin Patties with Mint are a warm, comforting expression of the everyday hospitality that defines Greek and Mediterranean food culture. Featured in My Greek Table, Season 5: Flavors of Longevity, in the episode Hospitality on the Plate, this recipe reflects how longevity is nurtured not only through healthy ingredients, but through generosity, sharing, […]
Greek Baklava is one of the most iconic phyllo desserts in the Eastern Mediterranean—a celebration dessert that turns paper-thin pastry into something crisp, layered, and jewel-like. In the spirit of “Phyllo for Healthy Fun” (from My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity), baklava is a reminder that a longevity lifestyle isn’t only about restraint—it’s […]
There’s a “spanakopita-everything” current running through Greek kitchens—and this Spanakopita Salad captures the spirit of the classic spinach-and-feta pie in a lighter, fresher form. In My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity, episode “Phyllo for Healthy Fun,” this is the kind of recipe that makes healthy Mediterranean eating feel festive: crunchy baked phyllo scattered […]
Make tender Olive Oil Poached Fish — a classic Greek dish that uses extra virgin Greek olive oil to gently cook fish fillets, highlighting why olive oil in Greek cooking is central to Mediterranean diet longevity principles featured in My Greek Table Season 5: Olive Oil & Longevity.