It might seem incongruous to include soy sauce in recipes that embrace the traditions of the wider Mediterranean, such as these shrimp skewers with Mediterasian Flavors. But the truth is that chefs, at least in Greece, have been incorporating this ancient condiment into Greek recipes for years now. Be judicious with your use of salt […]
This grilled mozzarella sandwich with tomatoes and basil attests to how delicious the simple flavors of a Mediterranean summer can be. It's a classic Mediterranean diet recipe and great quick snack. I make a meal of this, using great Greek tomatoes and basil from my garden and serving this classic grilled cheese sandwich with a […]
This Greek recipe for a summer vegetable stew is from Ikaria, the Blue Zone Greek island of longevity. It’s called soufico and in this version, from t he south side of the island, it’s basically all the summer vegetables cooked together in a skillet with extra virgin Greek olive oil and herbs. It’s a classic […]
This Ikaria style grilled zucchini salad with lots of garlic and oregano is a Greek recipe adapted from my first Ikaria book: Ikaria: Lessons on Food, Life and Longevity from the Greek Island Where People Forget to Die. My next Ikaria-inspired book, The Ikaria Way, will be out in March 2024, and you can pre-order […]
This Greek salad with quinoa, chickpeas, olives and feta combines the classic flavors of a Greek village salad with filling, healthy ingredients like quinia and chickpeas to make the dish even more satisfying. The range of Mediterranean diet and Greek diet recipes for salads is truly endless and when adding hearty Mediterranean diet ingredients like […]
These sweet and sour baked lentils with honey, vinegar, and leeks is a Greek recipe that I adapted from a dish called Minoan Lentils, which was originally published in the My Greek Table book. It’s so nutritious, easy and delicious, that it stands as a kind of poster child for great Mediterranean diet bean recipes. […]
Artichokes are one of the great gifts of a Greek spring, but this Artichoke Feta Risotto, a perfect and delicious example of healthy Greek vegetarian cooking, can be made any time of the year by using good quality frozen artichoke hearts.
This Greek salad has been voted the world’s best salad and it went a little viral online. It is basically a classic Greek salad, or Horiatiki (Village Salad), as prepared on the island of Crete, with a local barley rusk called Dako. That’s a round rusk that comes split across the middle. You can make […]
Salmon and mangoes might seem like an odd combo, but this Grec-Mex inspired recipe is a star! The salsa that accompanies the salmon is both beautiful and nutritious. And, remember, salmon — always try to look for wild salmon — is one of the best sources of Omega 3 fatty acids. FIsh is a cornerstone […]
This Grec-Mex Quinoa Salad with Kalamata olives and Greek honey is a great example of how two entirely different culinary traditions can meld with harmony! Quinoa is a relatively new grain on the Greek table, but for those looking for hearty gluten-free options when making a filling and tasty salad, it's a great choice and […]