Black-Eyes Peas with Chard & Olives
This Black-Eyed Peas with Greens and Fennel (Mavromatika me Maratho) is a foundational dish in the Greek longevity repertoire: humble beans simmered slowly with greens, fennel, tomatoes, and plenty of olive oil until silky and satisfying. It fits beautifully into My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity, and it’s exactly the kind of sustaining, […]
Artichoke and Fava Bean Stew with Lemon Sauce
This Artichoke and Fava Bean Stew with Lemon Sauce (Anginarokoukia Me Derbiye) is the kind of bright, springtime Greek fasting food that proves “abstention” can still be deeply satisfying. From My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity and the episode “Delicious Abstention,” it celebrates two longevity-friendly heroes—artichokes and fava beans—in a gently simmered, olive-oil […]
Braised Cauliflower with Olives, Cinnamon & Turmeric
This Braised Cauliflower with Olives, Cinnamon & Turmeric is classic Greek ladera-style cooking: vegetables gently braised in olive oil and tomatoes until tender and deeply flavored. Featured in My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity and inspired by the episode “Delicious Abstention” (fasting), this is exactly the kind of plant-based Mediterranean diet dish that […]
Dako Salad with Yellow & Red Tomatoes
This bright and satisfying Dako Salad — featured in My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity — layers vine-ripened red and yellow tomatoes, cucumber, capers, olives, and creamy feta over traditional barley rusks (paximadia). It captures the heart-healthy, plant-rich spirit of Greek cooking, embracing whole grains, vibrant vegetables, and extra virgin olive oil, ingredients […]
Stuffed Onions from Kastelorizo (Salantourmasi)
From the island of Kastelorizo comes Salantourmasi, a delicately fragrant stuffed onion dish rooted in tradition and Mediterranean ingenuity. In this My Greek Table Season 5 Flavors of Longevity interpretation, tender layers of onion cradle a filling of parboiled brown rice, herbs, tomatoes, and warm spices—transforming humble ingredients into a beautifully aromatic, plant-forward dish. This […]
Vegan Greek Superfood Breakfast Bowls (Kolyva)
A cherished ritual food in Greece, kolyva traditionally symbolizes remembrance and renewal, made from nourishing whole grains that have sustained Greeks since antiquity. In this modern My Greek Table interpretation from Season 5’s Flavors of Longevity, I reimagine kolyva as a vibrant vegan breakfast—or dessert—superfood bowl, packed with farro, nuts, seeds, raisins, and pomegranate. It’s […]
Greens & Beetroot Salad With Chickpea Fritters And Tahini Dressing
This colorful Beet and Chickpea Bowl appears in Episode 7 of My Greek Table Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity, and celebrates beans—one of the most important longevity ingredients in the Mediterranean diet and throughout the world’s Blue Zones. Built for convenience without sacrificing nutrition, this bowl uses frozen zucchini–chickpea patties to create a quick, […]
Fava “Sausages” In Aromatic Tomato Sauce
Inspired by the classic Greek cumin-scented meatballs, soutzoukakia Smyrneika, these Vegan Santorini Fava “Sausages” in Spicy Cumin–Tomato Sauce celebrate beans—the #1 longevity ingredient in the Mediterranean diet and a daily staple in the Greek Blue Zones. Featured in My Greek Table Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity, this plant-based twist transforms Santorini’s iconic fava into […]
Greek Bean Soup Sandwich with A Little Meat
This Greek Bean Soup Sandwich (Fasolada Sandwich) brings together Greece’s #1 longevity ingredient—beans—with the vibrant flair of modern Athenian street food. Inspired by Episode 7 of My Greek Table Season 5, “The Flavors of Longevity,” and featured in my book Athens: Food, Stories & Love, this recipe transforms the classic Greek bean soup into a […]
Chicken Stew with Fermented Cabbage (Láchano Toursí)
This is my lighter spin on a very old northern Greek idea — meat cooked with pickled or fermented cabbage. Traditionally it’s done with pork, but chicken works beautifully and makes the dish more contemporary. In our interview, Dr. Zaoutis talked about how changing the microbiome can change how the immune system behaves — and […]
Trahana Soup with Greek Yogurt & Roasted Red Peppers
I’ve always loved trahana — that tiny, fermented Greek grain made from milk or yogurt and cracked wheat. It’s one of the world’s oldest comfort foods. I fed it to my kids because it was fast and nourishing, and years later my daughter called me from New York asking where she could buy trahana — […]
Chickpeas with Wild Mushrooms
I love this dish — it’s earthy, comforting, and one of those recipes that taste even better the next day. It brings together two staples of my kitchen: chickpeas and mushrooms, both full of protein and depth of flavor. This recipe was inspired by my conversation with Dr. Andrew Weil in My Greek Table, Season […]