Stuffed Tomatoes, Peppers and Grape Leaves

Stuffed Tomatoes, Peppers and Grape Leaves

  Greek summer without pans full of stuffed tomatoes and peppers is unthinkable! Look for large, firm tomatoes that aren’t too watery and remember to season all the vegetables with a sprinkling of salt and sugar. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where […]

Soufico, One-pot Vegetable Stew

Soufico

  Makes 6 to 8 servings Soufico is one of the “national” dishes of Ikaria, an island (not a nation!), in the northeastern Aegean that also happens to be where my family roots are. It is one of many dishes throughout Greece and throughout the Mediterranean at large that call for the same medley of […]

Margarita’s Tomato Fritters with Cod

Tomato Fritters with Cod

  Santorini tomato fritters are one of the flagship recipes of Greece’s most popular tourist destination. This authentic recipe, from season 1 of My Greek Table, is enriched with flaky cod. 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 […]

Briam, Roasted Vegetable Casserole

Briam, Roasted Vegetables. A traditional greek dish

  Briam is a summer classic. Make sure to use pungent Greek herbs, authentic Greek olive oil and the best seasonal vegetables to make it.

Eggplant Stewed with Trahana

Eggplant Stewed with Trahana

One of my favorite country dishes from western Crete, this recipe is definitely high up on the comfort scale. 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.

Dako, Cretan Bread Salad with Tomatoes, Green Apples & Herbs

  Rusks are an ancient food in Greece. Basically they are the twice-baked breads, in various shapes. A dearth of fuel, i.e. wood, made daily, or even weekly, baking almost extravagant in the Greek countryside. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll […]

Arugula-White Bean Salad with Capers & Onions

White Beans and Arugula Salad

Beans and arugula pair naturally, both in cooked dishes and in salads like this. The capers perk the whole dish up. 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.

Arugula, Cherry Tomato, Pomegranate, Rusk Salad

arugula salad with pomegranate

Here’s a succulent arugula salad made substantial with the addition of Cretan rusks, called paximadia or dako. You can find them in Greek shops across the country. You can also use good quality large croutons or grilled bread as a substitute. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit […]

Arugula Potato Salad with Green Olives

Arugula Potato Salad

Who doesn’t love a healthy potato salad, minus mayo, of course? Here’s one of my seasonal favorites, which includes purslane, one of the healthiest greens in the world, filled with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll […]

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