Seafood Recipes
There are many simple one-pot fish stews and soups in the Mediterranean Diet, and the combination of fish and vegetables is a common one. Adding economical, seasonal vegetables to an expensive protein–fish—was one way to make a meal stretch farther.
It would be hard to imagine the Greek meze table without a few slightly charred, smoky grilled octopus tentacles. This classic Greek recipe is perfect if you’re looking for something beyond burgers to throw on the grill. A little extra virgin Greek olive oil, Greek oregano and Santorini capers finish the dish! Try it […]
Avocados have one over Greek cooking and become a part of the Mediterranean Diet. This Greek recipe is definitely a hybrid, one inspired by all the wonderful Mexican cooks I have worked with in kitchens all over the U.S. I like to call this one small paean to “Grecque-Mex” cuisine!
Greek recipes for fish abound and the red mullet, barbouni in Greek, is especially beloved. Ouzo, extra virgin Greek olive oil and capers give this dish a distinctly Greek island brushstroke.
This light, summer Greek recipe brings together two of my favorite ingredients. Not all Greek salads are a tomato-feta affair! But you do need great Greek extra virgin olive oil and some heady Greek herbs and garlic to up the ante on great flavor in this and any other salads!
Is there a more classic Greek recipe than octopus? This timeless Greek meze conjures up the magic of a Greek summer, the Aegean islands, and the delicious flavor of the sea, softened with a drizzling of extra virgin Greek olive oil and vibrant with the flavors of Greek oregano and more!
Bourtheto, from the Italian brodetto, for broth or soup, is one of the classic recipes coopted from the Venetian past of Corfu and Ionian islands. You can use any fleshy white fish for this.
Trahana is a tangy, sun-dried milk- or yogurt-infused grain product that is one the oldest foods in the Eastern Mediterranean. It was a way to preserve fresh milk before the advent of refrigeration and dates back thousands of years. It is found in various forms and shapes all over Greece, and especially in rural […]
This is a perfect Mediterranean Diet recipe, replete with fish, veggies, extra virgin Greek olive oil and a twist! Raisins and salt cod have always made an easy pairing in the traditional cooking of the Peloponnese. Raisins used to be one of the region’s main commodities, and salt cod, while not of Greek origin, […]
Many popular Greek recipes for fish call for the beloved red mullet, aka barbouni in Greek. This easy Greek island fish recipe is from the Cyclades, and is enjoyed in Tinos, Andros and other places throughout the area.