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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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
This hearty Giant Bean Stew with Eggplant, Tomato & Feta is inspired by a traditional Ikaria recipe from my book The Ikaria Way and appears in Episode 7 of My Greek Table Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity. Beans are one of the most important longevity foods in the Greek diet—especially in Ikaria, one […]
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 […]
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 […]
An Adapted Recipe from My Cookbook, Athens: Food, Stories, Love This Homemade Chicken Gyro recipe brings the iconic flavors of Athens straight into your kitchen. In Athens, I write about how gyro—once a masterful art of stacking layers of seasoned meat by hand—has evolved in the city’s street-food culture. While traditional spit-stacked gyro is […]
From the cookbook Athens: Food, Stories, Love . These Turkey Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono Cream Sauce bring a fresh twist to Greek comfort food. Inspired by the contemporary food scene in Athens and featured in my book Athens: Food, Stories, Love, this recipe uses lean ground turkey (a modern staple in Greek-influenced everyday cooking) […]
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 — […]
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 […]