Lentil Salad with Cucumbers, Red Peppers & Herbs
A Greek salad can be many things beyond the best-known tomato-cucumber-feta-olive oil medley! We’re talking Mediterranean diet here, and one of the most important and best-loved Mediterranean diet ingredients is the humble but mighty lentil. Lentil salads are a great answer to creating wholesome, nutritious filling Greek and Mediterranean recipes that are packed with vitamins […]
Grilled Shrimp Sandwiches with Greek Yogurt and Arugula-Cabbage Slaw
Grilled fish and seafood is a Greek tradition and there are countless Greek recipes for both. This easy grilled shrimp sandwich is a great way to make something that falls under the general Mediterranean diet umbrella when your plans for dinner or the day involve some outdoor grilling. Mediterranean diet ingredients like Greek honey, extra […]
Warm Greek Potato Salad with Feta Cheese Pesto & Kalamata Olives
Few Greek recipes are as satisfying as a great, warm potato salad, and there are many different versions in the regional cooking of Greece. This one, a combination of Greek traditions and Mediterranean diet deliciousness, with a little Italian finesse worked in, is one of my personal favs. It’s gorgeous, for one, with both red […]
Arugula-Strawberry Salad with Grilled Halloumi
When it’s strawberry season in the Mediterranean I love to use the fresh fruit in all sorts of ways, from starters and salads to desserts. The combination of fruit and greens is, indeed, a very Mediterranean habit and speaks to the variety and richness of Mediterranean ingredients, especially when they end up together in a […]
Mediterranean Egg-and-Yogurt Open-Faced Breakfast Sandwich
The combination of sunny-side up or poached eggs and thick, sour Greek yogurt is unique to the Eastern Mediterranean and one of the most delicious combinations in all Mediterranean cooking. Indeed, eggs, ancient and wholesome, are one of the most important Mediterranean diet ingredients; yogurt, too, is an ancient food and one of the most […]
Linguine al Greco with Leftover Chicken, Peas & Greek Yogurt
I’ve been tossing pasta with yogurt in various forms since I was a kid. This Greek pasta recipe, for linguine (or any other ling extruded pasta) tossed with tangy Greek yogurt, extra virgin Greek olive oil, peas and feta is a perfect weeknight or brunch option and speaks tomes to the vibrant simple cooking that […]
Mastiha & Tsipouro Cocktail
TIP: Tsipouro was firstly produced by the Mount Athos monks in the 14th century, and then its production and use were spread throughout Greece. Tsipouro is distilled a number of times in order to enrich its flavor. If you do not like the stong smell and flavour of anise seed -that gives tsipouro a unique, […]
Whole Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Wild Rice & Pine Nuts
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN-RICE DISHES: Chicken and rice are a classic combo in the Mediterranean kitchen. In the context of the Ikaria Diet Recipe Club, enjoying animal protein at most once a week fits into an overall meal plan. On Ikaria, chicken and rooster are both esteemed meats, and in the traditional diet they were consumed sparingly, […]
Scallop, Pepper and Peach Salad
NOTE: Peaches and peppers go into an obscure but delicious salad from the Eastern Mediterranean. The combination is perfect. The peaches and peppers share a similar smooth and slippery texture but their distinctly different flavors provide a nice contrast. You can try this dish with shrimp, or even with grilled lobster.
Beetroot Tart Tatin
NOTE: Beets have are rich in water, have a fair ammount of fiber and protein, and low in calories.
Arugula Kiwi Salad
NOTE: Did you know that Greece was estimated to be the 3rd largest producer of the kiwi by the end of 2019 (from 4th place the previous year). Kiwis are highly nutritious and contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, plus fiber. They’re particularly rich in vitamin C, a nutrient that’s essential for immune health.
Greek-Style Marinated Pan-Fried Shrimp
Seafood is a huge part of the Mediterranean Diet, and Greece, with its lengthy and rich coastline provides much local goodness in the form of shrimp, mussels and other seafood. They are at the heart of so many Mediterranean diet ingredients and Mediterranean diet recipes. In this Mediterranean shrimp recipe, there is a Greek technique! […]