Main Ingredient Recipes
It might seem incongruous to include soy sauce in recipes that embrace the traditions of the wider Mediterranean, such as these shrimp skewers with Mediterasian Flavors. But the truth is that chefs, at least in Greece, have been incorporating this ancient condiment into Greek recipes for years now. Be judicious with your use of salt […]
Eggplant papoutsakia with bulgur, tomatoes and herbs makes for a great vegan stuffed eggplant dish and a light variation on a classic Greek recipe. A lot of people confuse bulgur with cracked wheat. It is cracked wheat, usually Durum, but with a difference. Bulgur is parboiled. That makes it so easy to use; it needs […]
Whenever I want an easy go-to midweek recipe I often turn to pasta, and this orzo cucumber Greek salad is one of my favorites. It’s a great summer dish and can easily be served warm, at room temperature or even chilled.
This grilled mozzarella sandwich with tomatoes and basil attests to how delicious the simple flavors of a Mediterranean summer can be. It's a classic Mediterranean diet recipe and great quick snack. I make a meal of this, using great Greek tomatoes and basil from my garden and serving this classic grilled cheese sandwich with a […]
Spinach and chickpeas baked with Greek feta is a perfect example of a plant-based Greek recipe that speaks the language of the Mediterranean diet. This is one of many Greek vegetarian recipes that are robust, delicious, and really healthy! There’s a generous amount of extra virgin Greek olive oil in this Greek spinach-chickpea recipe, but […]
This Greek salad with quinoa, chickpeas, olives and feta combines the classic flavors of a Greek village salad with filling, healthy ingredients like quinia and chickpeas to make the dish even more satisfying. The range of Mediterranean diet and Greek diet recipes for salads is truly endless and when adding hearty Mediterranean diet ingredients like […]
Hummus is one of the world's most beloved foods, and this two-bean hummus with Mastiha and Caramelized onions is a great example of how delicious, nutritious and versatile the traditional dishes of the Mediterranean diet can be. While hummus is mostly a Middle Eastern specialty, it has also been adapted to the Greek kitchen, and […]
These sweet and sour baked lentils with honey, vinegar, and leeks is a Greek recipe that I adapted from a dish called Minoan Lentils, which was originally published in the My Greek Table book. It’s so nutritious, easy and delicious, that it stands as a kind of poster child for great Mediterranean diet bean recipes. […]
Artichokes are one of the great gifts of a Greek spring, but this Artichoke Feta Risotto, a perfect and delicious example of healthy Greek vegetarian cooking, can be made any time of the year by using good quality frozen artichoke hearts.
Salmon and mangoes might seem like an odd combo, but this Grec-Mex inspired recipe is a star! The salsa that accompanies the salmon is both beautiful and nutritious. And, remember, salmon — always try to look for wild salmon — is one of the best sources of Omega 3 fatty acids. FIsh is a cornerstone […]