Greek Leftover Turkey Salad
When Thanksgiving’s done and gone, this Greek leftover turkey salad is my go-to Greek recipe for making good, easy use of whatever meat is still around! If you clean the turkey carcass well, you’ll probably get around 3 – 4 cups of boneless meat, which is perfect for shredding. My model for this salad is […]
Greek Spanakopita Cornbread
This Greek Spanakopita Cornbread is fun! It combines two of my favorite things, cornbread, which I love and which has long been embraced on Ikaria, where it’s called bobota, and a classic Greek recipe for spanakopita filling. Make sure to use real Greek feta and extra virgin Greek olive oil!
Lentil and Beet Salad with Feta and Lime
I like to use small lentils for this easy recipe, and my favorite are the ones we sell online from Thessaly. You also want to be sure not to overcook your lentils, which is a common mistake. To cook them properly, think a 1:3 ratio of lentils to liquid, so for every cup of lentils, […]
Easy Greek Spaghetti with Romansesco and Garlic Paste
This yummy recipe for Easy Greek Spaghetti with Romanesco and Garlic Paste will become a weekly standard in your kitchen. It's super healthy, too, and you can make it with any pasta, from whole wheat to bean-based, high-protein varieties. Broccoli is rich in many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium. It […]
Blue-Zone Bouillabaisse
Fish soups like this Blue Zone Bouillabaise abound all over the Mediterranean. Fish always figured prominently in the longevity diet of Ikaria, the inspiration for this recipe and a Blue Zone. Olives and olive oil add a special tang and texture to the final soup.
Greek Cheese Pie – Tyropita with Feta Cheese
Lemony Braised Goat With Blackened Garlic and White Wine
This luscious Greek recipe for a lemony braised goat with blackened garlic and white wine is a variation of a classic Ikarian recipe for goat. I use lemon zest for extra perkiness and a heaping teaspoon of blackened garlic, which is sweet and subtle and adds an almost molasses-like density to the final result. Goat […]
Grilled Whole Fish and Summer Vegetables
Grilled whole fish and summer vegetables combines two iconic sets of ingredients in the Greek diet. Grilled whole fish is always a favorite, and regional Mediterranean diet fish such as bream are great on the grill. As for the veggies, almost anything in season will do. Remember to h ave great extra virgin Greek olive […]
Bruschetta with Whipped Feta and Roasted Florina Peppers
Bruschetta with whipped feta and roasted Florina peppers is a delicious and easy meze to make any time of the year. You can grill bell peppers instead of the long, thick-fleshed Florina peppers, which may be hard to find outside of Greece. As for the feta, there are a few things to know about the […]
Frozen Banana Sticks with Greek Yogurt and Nuts
What kind of Greek yogurt will get you the best results on tis recipe for Frozen Banana Sticks with Greek Yogurt? ? Full-fat Greek yogurt is the best for recipes like this one! You’ll get the best texture and flavor. You can also add granola, seeds, or even chocolate chips to the coating.
Cool as a Cucumber Chilled Greek Yogurt Soup
Throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, yogurt is a basic ingredient, the use of which dates back thousands of years. Fermented dairy has always been an important source of nourishment in this part of the world. Some of these soups, such as the Armenian Spas, contain cooked wheat berries and are served hot. Others, like Turkish and […]
Baked Mediterranean Style Salmon with Greens and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Pan-frying or pan-searing is a perfect way to cook salmon fillets in a recipe like this Mediterranean-Style Salmon with Greens and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. It's fast, simple, and gives the fish that excellent crispy, crunchy skin. It’s the method used in fine dining restaurants. A simple pan-fried salmon is the secret to a flavorful and healthy […]