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, […]
Vegetarian Mushroom Gyro

When I filmed this episode of My Greek Table with Dr. Andrew Weil, we talked about mushrooms as one of nature’s most extraordinary foods — meaty, nourishing, and full of therapeutic properties the ancient Greeks recognized long ago. I’ve loved mushrooms for years, and this Mushroom Gyro is my delicious tribute to their earthy […]
Whipped Cottage Cheese Tzatziki Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes don’t have to be heavy to be comforting. In this version, I take classic potatoes and give them a Greek, savory-tzatziki twist: whipped cottage cheese for creaminess and protein, Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, lemon, garlic, and a finish of olive oil. The result is a mash that’s fresh, bright, and very […]
Feminist Lamb and Potatoes

There are recipes that tell a story, and then there are stories that cook themselves into history. Feminist Lamb and Potatoes does both. This slow-cooked dish first appeared in 1887 in The Ladies’ Journal (Efimeris ton Kyrion)—Greece’s first feminist newspaper—founded by Kalliroi Parren, a visionary champion of women’s rights and education. In this recipe, […]
Risotto with Chestnuts, Winter Squash, Mavrodaphne & Feta

In Athens, the rhythm of cooking often mirrors the seasons — ingredients tell the story. This Chestnut and Winter Squash Risotto, perfumed with Mavrodaphne wine and crowned with feta, captures that story in a single dish. It’s rustic yet refined, with chestnuts bringing sweetness, squash adding earthiness, and feta lending its briny balance. A […]
Melting Broccoli & Cauliflower with Feta and Lemon-Dill Butter

From the streets of Athens to the set of My Greek Table, this recipe tells a story of evolution — how a simple Greek idea can meet a global trend. The viral ‘melting broccoli’ craze gets its Hellenic makeover here with roasted broccoli and cauliflower bathed in a lemon-dill butter sauce, then crowned with […]
Sweet & Spicy Halloumi Cornbread (Gluten-Free)

In Ikaria, where I live for almost half the year, and in other country villages of Greece, cornbread — or bobota — is more than a rustic staple; it’s a taste of simplicity, of sun and grain, of the land itself. This Sweet & Spicy Halloumi Cornbread takes that humble tradition and folds it into […]
Greek Green Bean Casserole with Halloumi & Crispy Onions

Every Greek table has its own story — even the sides. This Greek Green Bean Casserole takes the familiar and dresses it in Mediterranean light. Instead of canned soup, you’ll find a bright, lemony cream sauce infused with dill and kissed with extra virgin olive oil. Halloumi melts into tender green beans beneath a layer […]
Pumpkin Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Bites

There’s something deeply satisfying about small bites that hold big flavor. These Pumpkin Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Bites bring together my love for Greek baklava — with its honey, nuts, and golden phyllo — and the warm comfort of pumpkin cheesecake. They’re simple to make, perfectly portioned, and deliver that irresistible mix of sweet spice and […]
Easy Meat & Cheese Toast – Greek-Style Cinnamon Toast Pastitsio

Who doesn’t love a great pastitsio recipe? It’s one of Greece’s most iconic comfort foods — rich, creamy, layered, and deeply satisfying. But let’s be honest — making a traditional pastitsio takes time, love, and quite a few pots and pans. That’s why I created this delicious shortcut. This One-Pan Greek-Style Cinnamon Toast Pastitsio […]