Creamy Broccoli Soup With Star Anise, Cashews And Ginger
FUN TIP: Creamy texture doesn’t have to be achieved with, well, cream! In this recipe, I call for an age-old Greek tradition for using nuts as a thickener. Cashews, while not native to Greece, are a much-loved nut. They are super rich in iron and copper, which impacts our metabolism in a positive way. Cashews […]
Seared Cauliflower Steaks Baked Over Herbed Apples
There’s no end to the good things cauliflower gives our bodies. But did you also know that it is one of the best detox vegetables around? There are many ways to detox but nixing the refined carbohydrates and sugar from our diet is first and foremost. If we focus on adding nutritious vegetables to our […]
Easy, Spicy Greek Yogurt Dip
Everyone loves an easy dip and Greek yogurt makes a great base for almost any flavors. You can spice this up your way and add as much heat as you like. I love the combination of sweetness and spice in this Greek recipe for an easy dip because it speaks to the simplicity of great […]
Homemade Roasted Kale Chips
Kale is a relative newcomer to Greek farmers’ markets, but it’s made headway in the last few years and people have come to love it in salads and grain-based dishes. It’s not surprising, since this crunchy member of the brassica family taps into Greeks’ love with all things cabbagy – they’re related, of course! I […]
Vegan Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Mint-Sage Pesto
Greek-Style Vegan Hasselback Sweet Potatoes always impress company and they're easy to make, too! In this Greek-inspired recipe for Hasselback sweet potatoes, I like to use dried Greek sage tea leaves and fresh mint together. The pine nuts add crunch and a delicate flavor.
Sunny Side Up Eggs Cooked Over Spicy Vegetables
FUN TIP: First, crack each egg in a small, individual bowl. When the mixture has thickened, throw each egg from the bowl straight to the vegetable mixture.
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 […]
Simple Onion Pie – Kremmydopita
Miracle Onions and Leeks. Onions and leeks are miracle ingredients, bursting with nutrients and compounds that help fight cancer and diabetes. Too boot, they’re also really tasty and the foundation of so many great Greek recipes. They even star in a few, like this simple onion-leek pie from Ikaria! One of the major phytochemical compounds […]
Oven-Fried Sweet Potatoes with Herbs and Olive Oil
Highly nutritious sweet potatoes, rich in antioxidants, were a really important longevity food on the Blue Zone Greek island of Ikaria. Indeed, they were once the dessert of choice, simply baked and savored by children who are now well into their 80s and 90s, who probably didn’t know way back when that consuming them actually […]
Turkey Club with Feta & Spinach-Yogurt Spread
I love a great club sandwich. The original classic club sandwich was created at the Union Club in New York City at the end of the 19th century. While it’s remained a classic ever since, it’s also gone through countless tweaks and transformations, with every chef adding his or her own twist. Mine is a […]
Mountain and Sage Iced Tea
Here’s a Greek recipe for iced tea made with ancient herbal classics like sage and mountain tea. It’s the perfect quaff for a Mediterranean diet frame of mind! Herbal tea is one of the secrets to longevity on Blue Zone islands like Ikaria, but truth be told, people all over Greece drink herbal teas, usually […]
Grilled Shrimp, Pepper and Peach Salad
One of my all-time favorite Greek salads is this! The unlikely combination of peppers and peaches, studded with crispy shrimp, makes any summer meal brighter. This is a Greek recipe that jives with the robust, vibrant flavors of the whole Mediterranean diet!