Deep-dish Santorini Pizza – Fava Crust, Santorini Tomatoes, Halloumi & Herbs
It's fun for me to take very traditional, ancient ingredients and to rethink them for a modern cook. Here, fava, the humble yellow split pea that has sustained Santorini's islanders for eons, is turned onto the crust for a delicious, easy vegetarian pizza.Recipe developed for campaign “Santorini Volcanic Terroir” www.santorinivolcanicterroir.euÂ
Giant Beans Baked with Grape Molasses and Herbs
I have made this dish in other versions, with my favorite Ikarian pine honey and fresh orange juice. Petimezi, the subtle, sweet syrup made by cooking down clarified grape must, is one of the world’s oldest natural sweeteners. In this dish, it lends balance to the already earthy beans and it pairs beautifully with tomatoes […]
Greek Omelet with Sausages, Mushrooms and Metsovone Cheese
Omelet and sausage dishes abound all over Greece. Here, the omelet calls for one of Epirus’s flagship cheeses, metsovone, which adds a delicious, smoky depth to this otherwise simple dish. Serve this as an appetizer or easy main course, coupled with a healthy plate of horta—cooked wild greens. Try serving it for brunch with a […]
Baked Apples Stuffed with Halva
This Thessaloniki classic dessert is easy but also makes for an artful, dramatic presentation.
Pork Loin with Chestnuts, Hazelnuts and Dried Figs
The combination of meats with nuts and dried fruits is a favorite in the contemporary Greek kitchen. This dish goes well with a glass of Northern Greek Xinomavro red wine.
Whole Chicken Baked with Rice and Feta
In the cooking of northern Greece, baked rice dishes appear in several places and make for a regional specialty, since in few other places around the country are rice dishes prepared in the oven. This dish, called rithanathema in Greek, possibly traces its etymology to the Greek word for bird, ornitha, and that for food, […]
Greek-Honey-Ouzo Roasted Turkey Thighs with Figs and Black Pepper
I usually hold Thanksgiving at my home in Athens, with more people than I can usually handle! To make my life easier, I’ve started to roast turkey parts and to make the stuffing separately. Turns out that this has been a great way to experiment with some unusual and, yes, Greek-inspired gravy ideas. So, here, […]
Spanakopita Gnudi
Here is a hybrid Greek recipe with a few Italian influences! Spanakopita, an all-time classic Greek recipe, is the inspiration for this dish, but transformed into something entirely different, buoyant gnudi, in a nod to one of the Mediterranean’s greatest comfort foods. Viva, Greek-Italian friendship!
Focaccia with Wild Greek Herbs
Flatbreads are a pan-Mediterranean delight and I've taken this classic Italian focaccia and transformed a little into a Greek recipe with the help of some wild Greek dried herbs. It's great as a snack, as a special treat for a dinner party, and with any number of great both Italian and Greek cheeses.
Lentil-Rice Pilaf from the Dodecanese
Discover the authentic Lentil-Rice Pilaf from Halki, a charming island in the southern Dodecanese. This traditional Greek recipe combines lentils and rice, a beloved pairing in Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect for vegans and vegetarians, this hearty dish is rich in flavor and nutrition. Whether served as a main dish or a side, this pilaf is sure to […]
Winter Soufico – Ikarian Pumpkin Stew with Dried Chiles
This delicious Greek recipe for pumpkin comes from my native Ikaria and I can happily say that it’s one of the many longevity recipes that are plant-based and delicious and that people still cook today. This Greek pumpkin recipe is one of many Greek dishes in which vegetables make for a satisfying, craveable delicious meal. […]
Ikarian Greek Honey Dough Puffs – Loukoumades
Loukoumades are essentially Greek doughnuts, with or without a hole. On Ikaria, loukoumades are almost always drizzled with Ikarian pine honey, sprinkled with cinnamon and, of course, served warm. You can also serve them sprinkled with sesame seeds. The secret is not to let the yeasty batter sit too little or too long. The former […]