Crispy Phyllo Sundae
No matter how you spell it — phyllo, filo, or fillo — this crispy phyllo sundae uses a classic Greek ingredient as its foundation. Phyllo is, indeed, the start of countless Greek desserts, including the most famous ones, like baklava. This easy Greek phyllo dessert is unique because you can prepare it in a few […]
Kale Caesar With Greek Yogurt
Kale is a newcomer to the Greek salad genre, but it’s taken root. Since Greeks enjoy so many vegetables in the brassica (cabbage) family, kale fits right in. This Greek recipe for a Caesar Salad was born of the desire to combine new and ancient ingredients to create something that’s both Greek and contemporary. Mediterranean […]
Toasted Orzo With Carrots, Raisins, And Pine Nuts
Orzo is an essential Mediterranean diet ingredient, at least in Greek cooking, and in Season 4 of My Greek Table, I use it to create this dish. We call it kritharaki, which means little barley, because of its shape, which resembles barley kernels. I serve this delicious Greek orzo recipe with a spiced roasted chicken. […]
Vegan Galaktoboureko
As far as Greek phyllo desserts go, Galaktoboureko is high on the list of great ones! This classic Greek phyllo recipe typically calls for a cream made with milk and semolina. My guest in this episode, well-known Athens vegan chef Nikos Gaitanos, created this vegan galaktoboureko which is absolutely delish. He surprised me with his […]
Spiced Roasted Chicken With Toasted Orzo
Everyone loves a great roasted chicken, and this is a My Greek Table recipe standout! In the Greek diet and Mediterranean diet, roasted chicken is often a Sunday meal. But it’s also easy enough to prepare for a midweek feast, as I did as a thank you to a friend who walked me around my […]