My Greek Table Recipes
Avgolemono is one of the best-known Greek soups. Here’s a twist on the classic, with a touch of Greek saffron, called Krokos Kozani. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Firiki is the name of the small variety of apple used to make on of the most delectable spoon sweets in Greece, whole apples preserves, which are a specialty of Mt. Pelion, where many apple trees flourish. You can make this spoon sweet with any small, firm apple variety.
This Sour Cherry Greek Yogurt Mousse is light yet delicious. Vyssino, or sour cherry spoon sweet, is one of the best-loved Greek fruit preserves, made in mid June, when sour cherries are in season. It's a painstaking sweet to prepare. The cherries are pitted, of course, a job traditionally done not with a modern cherry […]
These Eggs Cooked in Greens is an old Greek recipe found in varying renditions throughout the country. The combo of eggs and greens is delicious. Add a little feta to the meal and you've got a sure fire winner! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online […]
One of the all-time classics of the Greek regional kitchen, mainly from the area of Mt. Pelion. Who doesn’t love sausages and peppers! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Lamb, the quintessential Mediterranean meat, is savored by all, regardless of religious or ethnic heritage. All over the Mediterranean one finds lamb chops on the grill. This dish begs to differ by proposing the chops be seared in a skillet. Mastiha makes up part of the marinade, infusing its aroma in the lamb long before […]
One of my favorite recipes from Season 1 of My Greek Table. You can make a Greek-inspired pesto with grape leaves and feta, and think of this traditional product well beyond its most famous dish, dolmades! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where […]
Greek summer without pans full of stuffed tomatoes and peppers is unthinkable! Look for large, firm tomatoes that aren’t too watery and remember to season all the vegetables with a sprinkling of salt and sugar. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll […]
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of cheese pies in the villages of Northern Greece. This coiled cheese and phyllo pie is a specialty of Naoussa, one of the premiere wine-producing regions in Macedonia, about an hour and a half from Thessaloniki. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, […]
There really is something intoxicating about the combination of oranges, phyllo, yogurt and syrup! Think of this as a kind of bread pudding, but made with torn up phyllo instead of stale bread. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you'll discover a […]