Lentils Cooked with Orzo & Caramelized Onions
This wonderful Greek recipe from one of the most beloved Greek island groups, the Dodecanese, appeals to vegans and vegetarians alike. Lentils and pasta are a popular combination in the Greek cooking of the Dodecanese. Topped with caramelized onions, called sivrasi, this simple dish is transformed into something really irresistible.
Pitaroudia – Chickpea Fritters with Tahini Sauce
Greek recipes for plant-based fritters abound and this one, with chickpeas, from the island of Rhodes, is a classic. Enjoy this wonderful Greek vegan and Greek vegetarian recipe any time of the day. It goes perfectly with the tahini dip, too!
Roditikoi Dolmades – Grape Leaves Stuffed with Bulgur & Cumin
The classic Greek recipe, stuffed grape leaves are a specialty of Rhodes and there are so many different versions that once a year the island hosts a stuffed grape leaf cooking contest! Greek stuffed grape leaves, called dolmades, can be served as a Greek meze or as a main course. You can even add them […]
Fakes – Lefkada Lentil Soup
The lentils of Englouvi in Lefkada are famous all over Greece, and it wasn’t until I traveled there for season 3 of My Greek Table that I understood why. These small brown lentils cook up into a creamy, porridge-like classic Greek recipe for lentil soup that makes for the ultimate comfort food. But you can […]
Rafiolia – Chios Sweet Pumpkin Phyllo Pastries
This Greek recipe for a sweet phyllo pastry filled with pumpkin is a very traditional dessert from the Aegean island of Chios. Similar Greek dessert recipes from the Aegean islands go by various names, such as rafiolia and keramidopites, or tile cakes, because they once were baked on hot ceramic roofing tiles, like a makeshift […]
Melitzanopilafo – Eggplant Pilaf
There are many traditional Greek recipes for vegetables and rice as a main course. This simple Greek recipe, made with eggplant and seasoned with fresh herbs, makes a delicious vegetarian main course, but can easily be served as a Greek meze and as a side dish to simple grilled or pan-seared meat or fish. Extra […]
Avgokalamoura – Ground Meat Omelet
This traditional Aegean island recipe from Chios, for a not-so-classic Greek omelet, is typically made with ground meat that is sauteed in a little extra virgin Greek olive oil and perfumed with aromatic spices. I’ve improvised here, using instead a ready-carved gyro meat that is available in the United States and produced by My Greek […]
Grilled Corn On the Cob With Kalamata Olive Butter
Awesome is the only way to describe this delicious grilled corn recipe, a paean to my Greek-American roots. Enjoy! It’s a recipe from my most recent book, My Greek Table.
Marinated Octopus with Dried Tomatoes & Capers
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!
Salatouri – Skate Salad
Skate is an often misunderstood fish because it’s a bit hard to clean. But its flesh is surprisingly delicate and this Greek salad, a classic regional Greek recipe from Paros and other islands in the Cyclades, is a great way to enjoy it.
Quinoa Chickpea Salad – Revithosalata
Chickpeas are one of the oldest foods continuously eaten throughout the Aegean islands, and this Greek recipe for chickpea salad, inspired by the traditional foods of Paros, has a decidedly modern twist with the addition of a new ancient grain, quinoa. Quinoa isn’t native to Greece, of course, but with ancient chick peas and a […]
Lagos Stifado – Rabbit Stew
Rabbit stew is one of the most traditional Greek recipes, found almost everywhere. This particular version is a regional specialty from the Aegean island of Paros.