Ikarian Longevity Greens Pancakes
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.
Category: Main Ingredient
Main Ingredient Recipes
Braised Chickpeas with Turmeric and Ginger
Eggplant Rolls with Walnut “Meat”
Eggplant Rolls with Walnut “Meat” offer a vibrant, plant-forward bite inspired by Greek Aegean longevity cooking. Smoky eggplant and herby walnut filling come together in a vegan dish featured in My Greek Table: The Foods of Longevity. Finished with pomegranate, mint, and parsley, these Mediterranean rolls are perfect as a main or starter. Try Baked […]
Mushroom Lamb Burgers
These Mushroom Lamb Burgers are a juicy, modern Mediterranean spin on Greek taverna staples. Lamb and mushrooms make a hearty yet light burger, perfect for the longevity-focused Mediterranean diet and featured on My Greek Table as a dish that connects tradition and health. Serve them with pita, yogurt, and bright fixings—ideal for family dinners or […]
Vegetable & Chicken Youvetsi
Comfort food and heritage meet in this hearty Vegetable & Chicken Youvetsi—a Mediterranean twist on the classic Greek baked pasta dish. Featuring orzo, chicken, and seasonal vegetables simmered in olive oil, this longevity-inspired recipe channels the flavor and balance of the Ikaria Blue Zone diet. My Greek Table celebrates dishes like this—wholesome, delicious, and perfect […]
Honey Mustard Salmon, Baked over Spinach and Greek Feta
A flavorful baked salmon dish over spinach and Greek feta, featured in Season 5 Episode 503 of My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas. Combines seafood, greens and longevity cuisine.
How to Boil Horta
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 foraged […]
Ouzo Salmon Baked Over Greens
This Ouzo Salmon Baked Over Greens is straight from the spirit — and the pages — of my book Athens: Food. Stories. Love., a culinary journey through Greece’s most vibrant city. In Athens, I celebrate the way modern Greek cooks weave ancient flavors into everyday life, and this recipe does just that. Here, tender salmon […]
Keftedes with Ouzo and Diced Tomatoes
Discover the rich culinary traditions of Athens with this irresistible recipe for Greek keftedes (meatballs) in an ouzo-infused tomato sauce, straight from the pages of my book Athens: Food, Stories, Love. Inspired by family-run tavernas like the historic Katsogiannos in Piraeus, these ouzo keftedes are a delicious testament to the comforting, full-flavored foods of old […]
Greek Chickpea Soup that emulates Diporto’s Legendary Revithada
