Category: Gluten Free

Eggplants Stuffed with Onions, Grape Molasses & Tomatoes

Grape molasses, aka petimezi or pekmez, is one of the world’s most ancient and healthiest sweeteners. You can find it in Greek and Middle Eastern food shops.

Fennel Slaw with Honey-Mastiha Dressing

A delicious salad that stands up to great barbecued meats and more.

Ikaria Longevity Zucchini Potato Skillet Pie

Tourlou is typically a mixed summer vegetable casserole found all over the Eastern Aegean. The word is Turkish (turlu) and means a hodgepodge. There are many similar casseroles around Greece that go by different names. What I like about this old Ikarian recipe is its utter simplicity. It also reminds me of a similar recipe […]

Ikarian Potato Salad

Skip the mayo and make a healthy Ikaria-style potato salad! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

No-Cook Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Spicy Feta

Here’s a really easy, beautiful, no-cook recipe for cherry tomatoes stuffed with feta, a perfect starter or snack. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

Greek Rice Pilaf with Leeks and Saffron

Leek rice is one of the great vegetable rice main courses in the Greek kitchen. It’s also a wonderful bed or accompaniment for protein, such as grilled salmon or Greek branzino, grilled chicken, and more. You can skip the cheese and make this a totally vegan and/or Lenten dish. To find some of the artisinal […]

Cretan Chick Pea Soup with Cod

Although this soup is traditionally made in and around Rethymnon on the feast day of St. Eleftherios, on December 15th, it’s wonderful any time of the year, and especially in cold weather.

Chocolate Poached Pears with Mastiha and Orange

This dessert is sure to inspire awe. The chocolate and Mastiha are an intoxicating, almost addictive match and the dessert is so lovely to look at.

Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse with Tahini, Almond Milk & Honey

An easy, dairy-free chocolate mousse that’s surprisingly creamy and silky.

Tahini-Chocolate Mousse

Tahini (sesame paste) replaces milk and butter in many Greek Lenten desserts, both traditional and contemporary. It goes particularly well with chocolate and with honey. Enjoy it with a sip of Greek herbal tea, too! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.