Pumpkin Sweet Potato Moussaka
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Category: Greek – Inspired
Greek – Inspired Recipes
Tahini-Chocolate Mousse
Tahini (sesame paste) replaces milk and butter in many Greek Lenten desserts, both traditional and contemporary. It goes particularly well with chocolate and with honey. Enjoy it with a sip of Greek herbal tea, too! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.
Chocolate-Ouzo Cake
Chocolate and ouzo are a match made in heaven.
Greek-Style Tuna Melt with Kasseri Cheese and Olives
Here’s a great, easy version of the classic American tuna melt, made with a local Greek canned tuna from the island of Alonissos, Kalamata olives, and taramosalata as the sandwich spread instead of mayonnaise. Serves 6 1 teaspoon commercial or homemade taramosalata or salmon roe spread 6 tablespoons extra-virgin Greek olive oil 1/3 cup chopped, […]
Raw Zucchini Salad w/ Mastiha Oil & Cretan Graviera Cheese
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Octopus Risotto
Octopus risotto is inspired by a traditional Greek recipe for pilaf with octopus.
Deviled Eggs with Florina Peppers, Feta, and Yogurt
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Rigatoni with Artichokes, Kalamata Olives and Herbs
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Peas in a Pot with Fennel, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Mussels
Peas–arakas in Greek–cooked with olive oil, tomatoes, and herbs are one of the great “Ladera” dishes. These are the dishes cooked in olive oil and they account for a great number of Lenten specialties. Most often they are one-pot stews. I have added a little twist to this classic, by combining the peas with mussels. […]
Steamed Mussels with Mustard and Ouzo
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