Main Ingredient Recipes
My almost daily forays to the farmers’ markets of Athens was the inspiration for this easy Greek salad with green beans, onions and hazelnuts. During the planning for the 4th season of My Greek Table recipes, I aimed to showcase as many delicious plant-based recipes as possible. Plant-based recipes that use Mediterranean diet ingredients like […]
Baklava is one of the most iconic Greek sweets; Greek yogurt is one of the most iconic Greek diet ingredients. In this recipe from season 4 of My Greek Table, I combine them both to create a delicious and easy snack perfect for those of us who want to enjoy the Mediterranean diet on the […]
Creamed green beans are a classic on holiday tables like Thanksgiving. Baked green beans with a feta melt add an obviously Greek touch to this dish. I like to use one of the most classic Greek recipes for green beans, called yiahni, which is basically a way to simmer them with tomatoes and onions, and […]
Giouvarlakia (sometimes spelled Yiouvarlakia) is a classic Greek comfort food traditionally prepared with ground meat and rice shaped into little balls, cooked in broth, and mixed with avgolemono, the Greek egg-lemon sauce. It’s both a Greek soup and a Greek meatball recipe in one! But in this version, mushrooms and avocado replace the meat and […]
Feta-Graviera Melt is an easy and impressive appetizer or meze to serve for company or as a quick accompaniment to a light dinner. It’s really important to use good and real Greek feta for this dish, something that’s creamy and not too salty. I always add a melty yellow cheese, to, such as graviera, kasseri […]
No matter how you spell it — phyllo, filo, or fillo — this crispy phyllo sundae uses a classic Greek ingredient as its foundation. Phyllo is, indeed, the start of countless Greek desserts, including the most famous ones, like baklava. This easy Greek phyllo dessert is unique because you can prepare it in a few […]
Rooster is a much esteemed meat in the Mediterranean and in the Greek diet especially, where it is reserved for Sunday and festive meals. The most famous Greek recipe for rooster is Kokoras Krasatos, or Rooster Braised in Red Wine. Consider it the Greek version of Coq au Vin! It may be hard to find […]
Orzo is an essential Mediterranean diet ingredient, at least in Greek cooking, and in Season 4 of My Greek Table, I use it to create this dish. We call it kritharaki, which means little barley, because of its shape, which resembles barley kernels. I serve this delicious Greek orzo recipe with a spiced roasted chicken. […]
If you ever wonder what to do with butternut squash, here’s your answer! Butternut Squash Ravioli is one of the great pasta dishes of the Mediterranean diet, packed with Mediterranean diet ingredients like pureed squash and nuts. I like to add a little Greek pine honey to the filling to take the edge off the […]
If you're looking for a cheap, easy Mediterranean diet recipe for Brussel sprouts, you just found it! Greek recipes for Brussel sprouts and mushrooms are more common than one would think! Indeed, mushrooms are an important Mediterranean diet ingredient and insinuate themselves into all sorts of Greek recipes, from meze to main courses, salads, stir […]