Greens Recipes
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 […]
This Black-Eyed Peas with Greens and Fennel (Mavromatika me Maratho) is a foundational dish in the Greek longevity repertoire: humble beans simmered slowly with greens, fennel, tomatoes, and plenty of olive oil until silky and satisfying. It fits beautifully into My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity, and it’s exactly the kind of […]
Inspired by Ikaria, the Blue Zone of Greece, these greens-filled pancakes echo ancient Greek pies using wild greens, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil — a true longevity food.
How to Boil Horta is one of the simplest—and most powerful—rituals of the Greek kitchen. These humble boiled greens, central to the Mediterranean diet and Ikarian longevity, prove that wellness often begins with the most basic ingredients. Known collectively as horta, Greek greens include amaranth, wild chicory, dandelion, stamnagathi, sow thistle, and other seasonal […]
Enjoy a modern twist on classic Greek cuisine with this Spanakopita Salad recipe! Inspired by traditional spanakopita, this healthy Greek salad features baby spinach, authentic Greek feta cheese, fresh dill, scallions, and golden, crunchy baked phyllo pastry. Perfect as a vegetarian Mediterranean salad, mezze, or light lunch. This recipe is featured in Diane Kochilas’ […]
Horta, a traditional Greek dish of boiled wild greens, is a nutritious and flavorful side that’s easy to prepare. This recipe will guide you through the process of cooking horta, allowing you to enjoy the authentic taste of Greek cuisine at home. Horta is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Leafy greens are […]
This Kale & Cabbage Slaw with Dried Fruits, Seeds & Nuts is an easy, tasty and nutritious salad! Dried fruits, almonds and nuts add both flavor, texture and a lot of good nutritioun to this easy salad. Acai berriesGreece in the last few years, are loaded with antioxidants and contain many trace minerals and […]
Greek salad is the ultimate poster-child for the Greek diet and for Greek summer! It contains seasonal vegetables, Greek feta, the country’s national cheese, and, of course, extra virgin Greek olive oil. But there are versions of it, and not all of them need to contain, say, tomatoes. Greek salad at the height of […]
TIPS FOR GRILLING FRUIT: Did you know that you can grill just about any fruit? As long as they’re firm and not overripe, that is. Some of my favorite fruits to grill are peaches, plums, pineapple, bananas, mangoes and many more! In most cases, you’ll get best results by grilling the fruit skin on. […]
