Mediterranean Recipes
If you’re like me, you love a great roasted chicken recipe. For me, of course, when it’s a Greek roasted chicken recipe, packed with Greek herbs and an ancient Greek diet ingredient – figs – then all the better! The Mediterranean diet and Greek diet (pretty much the same thing) when manifested in their most […]
SUITABLE SUBSITUTE If you can’t find puy lentils, you can use any other type of lentils: green or brown. HOW TO COOK LENTILS Prepare on a stovetop, using 3 cups of liquid (water, stock, etc) to 1 cup of dry lentils. Be sure to use a large enough pot as the lentils will double (or […]
Everyone loves a great roasted chicken, and this is a My Greek Table recipe standout! In the Greek diet and Mediterranean diet, roasted chicken is often a Sunday meal. But it’s also easy enough to prepare for a midweek feast, as I did as a thank you to a friend who walked me around my […]
There are so many great Greek potato recipes, and this is definitely one of them. Antinaktes means “shaken,” and this classic Cypriot recipe is one of the greats of the Eastern Mediterranean and a great example of how potatoes are enjoyed in the Greek diet and Mediterranean diet alike. Indeed, potatoes are an essential Mediterranean […]
HOW TO STEAM & ROAST BUTTERNUT SQUASH Steam: Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large pan fitted with a steamer basket. Add squash. Cover and steam until soft, about 15 minutes. Roast: Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and place flesh side down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at […]
TIPS GRILLING EGGPLANT SLICES One of the best varieties for recipes like the above is globe/ American eggplant although you can find that it works in all varieties of eggplants available. Choose small or medium eggplants as the larger ones tend to contain more seeds. Brushing each slice generously with extra virgin olive oil is […]
UNHULLED & HULLED TAHINI Unhulled tahini is more nutritious than hulled as most of the protein and fiber are on the sesame shell. This type of tahini has a nuttier and more bitter flavor than hulled tahini. On the other hand, hulled tahini is lighter in color and creamier than unhulled.
ABOUT JACKFRUIT Jackfruit is a fruit that’s rich in nutrients and fiber, widely grown in places like southeast Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. You can buy jackfruit as a whole fruit, sliced into sections, or packaged—often in cans. Check your local specialty supermarkets or Asian food stores first, as these are the most likely […]
AMAZING CHIA SEEDS A power-packed superfood whose name means strength in the Mayan language, Chia is native to Mexico and Guatemala. Besides being packed with nutrients such as thiamine, niacin, and various dietary minerals including manganese, selenium, phosphorous, and copper, chia has the ability to absorb up to ten times its volume of liquid, so […]
GIANT BEANS 101 Giant beans or gigantes are white runner beans. It’s crucial to cook them properly in order to enjoy this creamy and meaty type of beans. In order to achieve the best possible results, follow these steps: Soak the beans overnight in ample water. Drain the next day. 2. Place in a large […]