Sweet Potato Tahini Phyllo Coils
These are delicious and pretty healthy! Use olive oil to lubricate the phyllo. Tahini is a great source of calcium and sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins A, B-6, and C, as well as potassium and fiber. Try them with one of Greece’s masterful sweet wines, from the Monemvasia region in the Peloponnese. […]
Pumpkin Sweet Potato Moussaka
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Whole Cauliflower Roasted with Mustard, Honey, Feta, and Garlic
Cauliflower has gone way beyond banal and this delicious recipe is one way to turn it, no pun intended, on its head! Savory and beautifully charred, this recipe is a perfect side dish to festive meats, a vegetarian main course in its own right, and perfect for one of the luscious Greek red wines from […]
Chestnut Shallot Stifado over Sweet Potato Puree
Here’s a wonderfully rich but totally vegan dish inspired by the Greek stews called stifado, which are defined by the presence of beautifully caramelized whole, small onions. Chestnuts replace meat, chicken or mushrooms, which are the ingredients stifado is usually made with. This dish can be vegan if you replace the cream in the sweet […]
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Greek Mustard Aioli
Roasted sweet potatoes get a contrasting lift here with this spicy, Greek-mustard aioli. In the foreground is one of my favorite Greek wines, made with the ancient Kydonitsa grape, a white varietal that produces delicious fruity wines with hints of pear and quince. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make […]
Roasted Butternut Squash Filled with “Spanakopita”
As a Thanksgiving side or as a great fall dish, this easy recipe is a winner. To find some of the artisanal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Fresh Pumpkin Pie – Glykia Kolokythopita
Enjoy this traditional Greek fresh pumpkin phyllo pie. It’s a much healthier alternative to the canned pumpkin pies that most Americans are familiar with.
Greek Flavors for Thanksgiving
Traditional Greens and Pumpkin Pies from Ikaria (Pitarakia) Ingredients (for 50 yields) For the dough: 4 1/2 cups flour 1 scant tsp salt 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp vinegar 300 gr. water For the filling: 1 pumpkin, about 1 ½ kg, peeled and diced 4 onions, chopped ½ cup olive oil 1 bunch of […]
Greek Pumpkin Pie with Phyllo and Honey
Pumpkin is used readily in many Greek dishes, sweet and savory. This is one of many different regional pumpkin pies. You can find a rnge of great Greek honey on my online store here.
Greek Thanksgiving! Grape Leaves Stuffed with Pumpkin, Rice and Herbs
Here is a regional variation on a Greek classic. This recipe comes from the Aegean islands and is a wonderful addition to holiday and Sunday tables.
Leek Phyllo Tart with Metsovone Cheese
This contemporary Greek pie calls for one of the most traditional regional cheeses: Metsovone, from Metsovo in Epirus.
Honey-Orange Glazed Turkey Roulade with Mavrodafni-Chestnut Gravy
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