Christmas Recipes
Elsewhere in Greece, these delicate fried pastry strips are called diples (THEE-pless). We call them xerotigana on Ikaria and I have the most vivid memories of my dad, a chef, making these every Christmas. We used to have mounds of them layered precariously on platters and they’d disappear in the course of just a day […]
Great olive oil is what makes these classic Greek holiday cookies so healthy and delicious. To find a range of wonderful regional Greek oils, go to my online store here.
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8 servings2 cups. basmati rice 5 to 6 Krokos Kozani (Greek saffron) threads 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 4 tbsp. butter Salt 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 large onions, finely chopped 2 large carrots, diced small Zest of 2 oranges, sliced into thin strips 3 tbsp. sugar 3 tbsp. water ½ – 1 […]
This is a great dish for the winter holidays.
Pumpkin pastitsio…savory roasted pork with an herb crust…stuffed turkey…and more. These are some of the dishes you’ll find in my holiday main course section, so hurry, take a look, and head straight to the supermarket!
You’ll find traditional and contemporary Greek mezedakia (small plates) in this section, as well as some great soups and starters for your holiday table. Give it a Greek spin…use Greek olive oil, Greek yogurt, feta and more to make your holidays healthy, stealthy, and bright!
Refreshing. That’s the word that comes to mind when munching and crunching on this delicious salad. Dress it with real Greek olive oil and vinegar, which you can order on my online store here.
A great winter side dish that pairs well with all manner of proteins. To find the olive oil and olives that round out the flavors in this easy, delicious recipe go to my online store here.
Fresh arugula salad with a crunchy, colorful, and highly nutritious addition: pomegranate. It is one of the oldest known fruits, symbol of fertility in many cultures, antioxidant-rich, and greatly appetizing.