Lentil Soup with Kale and Chile Pepper

The simplest lentil soup that brims with health and flavor! You can substitute the kale with fresh spinach or chard. Use the leaves only. To find some of the artisanal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Ikarian Longevity Greens Pancakes

Ikarian cooking in the middle of the 20th century is what most of the island’s nonagenarians remember vividly. They were the stone-hard years of the Occupation, a time of great hunger all over Greece. This pie, really a kind of pancake, stands out to me because it’s cooked on a griddle, the better for using […]
Quinoa Spanakorizo

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.
Grilled, Marinated Eggplant Skewers with Greek Hummus

Imagine eggplant lollipops, all tangy and sweet with Greek balsamic vinegar, served over spicy, sating hummus. This dish is great for a Saturday lunch, for a party, and as a fun way to introduce kids to vegetables and legumes. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online […]
Baked Ziti with Fall Peppers & Mushrooms

You can replace the light cream with yogurt whisked with a little milk and one egg in this recipe. 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.
Briam: Baked Summer Vegetable Casserole

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 […]
Stuffed Zucchini with Mushrooms

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 […]
Eggs Baked Inside Tomatoes

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.
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.