Spiced Anatolian Root Vegetables
FUN FACT: If one thing sets Greek food apart from other cuisines across the Mediterranean, it is the prevalence of purely plant-based main courses. This root vegetable stew, while inspired by the spice palette of regions a little further to the East, is a great example of a hearty, totally plant-based, real-food vegan main course. […]
Spicy Mushrooms With Chili Peppers and Garlic
USEFUL TIP: The best way to protect your unpacked, loose mushrooms from fridge humidity is inside a paper bag or wrapped with newspapers.
Spicy Steamed Mussels Filled With Nuts, Onions And Herbs
HELPFUL TIP: To remove the beard from the mussels, grab it with your thumb and forefinger and tug it toward the hinge of the mussel shell. You can also use a knife to gently scrape away the beard.Ideally, you want to prepare and cook the mussels as soon after buying as possible, but as long […]
Easy-peasy Vegan Pizza With Chickpeas, Artichokes And Arugula
FUN NUTRITIONAL FACTS: You could call this pizza for health! Who doesn’t love a quick savory pie or pizza? You can experiment with different flatbreads and flatbreads made with different grains. The toppings are what give this pizza its…pizzazz! Artichokes, chickpeas and arugula combine to make this a nutritional powerhouse. Chickpeas provide earthy satisfaction and […]
“Smashed” Vyssino Smoothie with Kiwi, Spinach, Peaches & Almond Milk
In the vast majority of recipes in this ongoing collection, I’ve steered clear of refined sugar as an ingredient. But the truth is that some of the most traditional preparations on Ikaria and elsewhere in Greece are the fruits, nuts, and young vegetables preserved in sugar syrup called glyka tou koutaliou. or spoon sweets. Vyssino, […]
Sheet Pan Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Kale with Vegan Basil Pesto
How to Choose Sweet Potatoes: Choose fresh sweet potatoes that are heavy for their size, hard, smooth, and free of bruises. Watch out for shriveled skin, dark spots, or indentations, as these are common signs of decay. Cleaning Sweet Potatoes: Before using, scrub sweet potatoes with a produce brush while rinsing under cool water. Cut […]
Baked Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Spanakopita
The iconic Greek recipe for spanakopita is all about a timeless combination of ingredients, and these definitely find a place beyond being nestled between layers of crispy phyllo pastry. Here, an embellished combo of Greek feta and spinach crown sweet potatoes thus morphing into a dish both festive and good for every day, the perfect […]
Velvety Mushroom Soup with Red Wine and Greek Yogurt
This Greek recipe for mushroom soup is an adaptation of classic cream of mushroom soup, but with Greek red wine, Greek yogurt in place of the cream, and, yes, Greek dried mushrooms. Greece is a mycologicIt’s simple to prepare, easy to serve, versatile, festive but also simple enough to make every day.
Tuna Salad with Arugula, Celery, Roasted Pepper and Herbs
The most “traditional” Greek recipe for tuna salad is the one I recall from my youth: tuna mixed with all sorts of chopped vegetables and served with a blanket of…yes…mayonnaise! Not so this dish. Here is a perfect Mediterranean Diet recipe for one of the world’s most popular lunch items, canned tuna. Add a little […]
Chicken Breasts in a Skillet with Balsamic-Honey Glaze
Here’s an easy, modern Greek recipe that calls for the subtle sweet-and-sour combination of Greek honey and vinegar. Great extra virgin Greek olive oil, sweet Greek vinegar and honey are all available on my website!
Fresh Cod Fillets Stewed with Eggplants, Peppers and Wine
There are many simple one-pot fish stews and soups in the Mediterranean Diet, and the combination of fish and vegetables is a common one. Adding economical, seasonal vegetables to an expensive protein–fish—was one way to make a meal stretch farther.
Green Bean Salad with Chopped Onion and Diced Smoked Pork
Consider this a Mediterranean Diet recipe that is the perfect example of plant-forward with bits of animal protein, used in the way people used to incorporate meat in their traditional diets, a little bit here and there. There are a lot of great traditional cured pork products from all around the Mediterranean and any of […]