Category: Vegetables

Sautéed Cauliflower with Rosemary, Oranges, Cumin and Dried Tomatoes

Cauliflower, rosemary and orange are a trio made in heaven.

Vegetarian Burger with Winter Squash and Greek Fava

Veggie burgers have a bad rap because they are usually tasteless. Not so this burger, with greek yellow split pea puree, called fava, and winter squash. There is an underlying natural sweetness in the burger thanks to the squash, onions, and mint. TFor a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, […]

Celery Soup Velouté with Ouzo and Greek Yogurt

This easy soup calls for traditional Greek dark, thin-stalked celery, which is very much like Chinese celery. You can use regular American celery, too.

Greek Thanksgiving! Grape Leaves Stuffed with Pumpkin, Rice and Herbs

Here is a regional variation on a Greek classic. This recipe comes from the Aegean islands and is a wonderful addition to holiday and Sunday tables. 

Smoked Beet & Whole Wheat Pasta, Walnuts, Sage, Whipped Feta

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Warm Zucchini Salad with Roasted Citrus and Basil

This is a perfect example of gourmet on the cheap, at home! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.

Taro Root Salad from Ikaria

Taro root, called kolokasi in Greek, is a staplefood on the island of Ikaria and cooked in ways similar to potatoes.

Beet Keftedes and Lemon-Mint Tzatziki

I’ve served up variations of this made-in-heaven combo at Committee, the meze restaurant in Boston where I am consulting chef.

Limnos Style Pasta with Eggplant Sauce / Pseftopetino tis Limnou

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Braised Wild Mushrooms (Manitaria Stifado)

To my mind, this is one of the great vegan dishes of Greece. It is earthy and light, but also deeply satisfying and hearty. For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.