Greek pasta recipes abound and are a big part of the Greek diet. In the Greek kitchen, pasta and Greek yogurt are natural partners. This whole wheat spaghetti with beets, Meltemi Greek yogurt and spices, fits easily into the boundless category of delicious Greek recipes for vegetarian pasta. The roasted garlic and warm spices add […]
Tis Greek yogurt-honey panna cotta recipe makes an elegant dessert that speaks to all the goodness of the Mediterranean diet with a long list of classic Greek ingredients. Greek honey, walnuts, and olive oil are all part of this dessert recipe. It’s an easy make-ahead dish so preparing it for a dinner party is easy, […]
WHAT KIND OF YOGURT IS BEST FOR THIS RECIPE? Full-fat Greek yogurt is the best for recipes like this one. You’ll get the best texture and flavor. WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD TO THIS DESSERT? Granola, seeds, or even chocolate chips.
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 […]
ABOUT JACKFRUIT Jackfruit is a fruit that’s rich in nutrients and fiber, widely grown in places like southeast Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. You can buy jackfruit as a whole fruit, sliced into sections, or packaged—often in cans. Check your local specialty supermarkets or Asian food stores first, as these are the most likely […]
ABOUT CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH: The combination of chickpeas and spinach makes for a nutritionally complete vegetarian or vegan meal and it is a combination that appears in many traditional cuisines throughout the world. There are spinach-chickpea combos with regional variations in parts of the Peloponnese and northern Greece, especially the northwestern part of the country, […]
3 SQUASH VARIETIES & THEIR FLAVOR PROFILES | Kabocha: Imagine a pumpkin and sweet potato hybrid. It’s sweeter than butternut squash and has a firmer flesh. Red kuri is sweet and nutty and tastes like a squash and a chestnut hybrid. Acorn squash has a buttery flavor and it’s slightly sweeter than a classic butternut […]
BEETROOT NUTRITION: Beets – both the greens and the bulbs – are an important part of the Ikaria diet and an important ingredient in the Greek and Mediterranean diets. The greens are nutritionally comparable to iron-rich spinach but the bulbs are also very healthy, although they contain natural sugars and carbs. Overall, beets are a […]
ABOUT COCONUT FLAKESCoconut flakes are long and wide and are a versatile ingredient that can be used either to decorate, top off baked goods, stirred into oatmeal, and sprinkle over dishes for extra flavor and texture. Of course, it’s also an excellent snack! The coconut flesh is peeled and then dehydrated in an oven or […]
In the Greek diet, there’s souvlaki! Yes, indeed, it’s one of the classics of the Greek table. When cooked with a healthy twist it meets all the requirements of classic Mediterranean diet dining. This Greek recipe for chicken souvlaki relies on two popular Mediterranean diet ingredients, Greek yogurt and Greek extra virgin olive oil. The […]