Ikaria Longevity Cornmeal & Greens Soup
I had been hearing about the use of corn kernels and cornmeal in the Ikarian diet ever since my aunt Mary, who passed away several years ago at the age of 97, mentioned the corn-stuffed cabbage leaves she remembered as a child. This soup is an old recipe and a perfect example of the kind […]
Ikarian Longevity Greens Pancakes
Ikarian cooking in the middle of the 20th century is what most of the island’s nonagenarians remember vividly. They were the stone-hard years of the Occupation, a time of great hunger all over Greece. This pie, really a kind of pancake, stands out to me because it’s cooked on a griddle, the better for using […]
Santorini Tomato Fritters
Santorini tomato fritters are one of the best Greek summer meze recipes. they are made in many Aegean islands.
Ikaria Longevity Potato Salad with Marigold Leaves & Chives
Did you know that marigold leaves are delicious? Try this easy summer potato salad seasoned with spicy fresh marigold leaves, chives, and parsley. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Ikaria Longevity Zucchini-Herb Pie
A favorite summer phyllo pie from Ikaria that’s easy to make, nutritious, and delicious and a perfect example of one of the island’s most important “longevity secret” — simple, fresh food in season. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a […]
Ikaria Longevity Zucchini Potato Skillet Pie
Tourlou is typically a mixed summer vegetable casserole found all over the Eastern Aegean. The word is Turkish (turlu) and means a hodgepodge. There are many similar casseroles around Greece that go by different names. What I like about this old Ikarian recipe is its utter simplicity. It also reminds me of a similar recipe […]
Ikarian Potato Salad
Skip the mayo and make a healthy Ikaria-style potato salad! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce from Ikaria
A made-for-summer too-lazy-too-cook kind of spaghetti! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.
Taro Root Salad from Ikaria
Taro root, called kolokasi in Greek, is a staplefood on the island of Ikaria and cooked in ways similar to potatoes.
Swordfish Souvlaki with Lemon-Olive Marinade
I have memories of this dish that seem to go back forever, from Sunday outings to the Greek tavernas in Astoria when I was a child and to countless meals in seaside tavernas in Greece. You can substitute the swordfish with any firm-fleshed fish in this recipe. Check out my online store for the olives, […]
Mastiha-Flavored Panacotta
If you can’t find this rare, delicious spoon sweet, you can top the panna cotta with any Greek spoon sweet, called glyka tou koutaliou, which you can find, together with a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients on my online store here.citrus-flavored Greek fruit preserve or with fresh fruit and a drizzling of honey.
Squid Ink Risotto with Mastiha Liqueur
This black risotto is a Mediterranean classic, one of the most elegant and exotic dishes in all the region’s repertoire, made even more so with the subtle use of Mastiha.