Category: Gluten Free

Sautéed Cauliflower with Rosemary, Oranges, Cumin and Dried Tomatoes

Cauliflower, rosemary and orange are a trio made in heaven.

Cranberry Bean Stew with Cumin, Grape Molasses, and Whole Onions

This dish, called handres stifado, is from the island of Lefkada. Stifado refers to specific stews in Greece, which are studded with sweet, small whole caramelized onions—stifado onions. For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.

Celery Soup Velouté with Ouzo and Greek Yogurt

This easy soup calls for traditional Greek dark, thin-stalked celery, which is very much like Chinese celery. You can use regular American celery, too.

Warm Zucchini Salad with Roasted Citrus and Basil

This is a perfect example of gourmet on the cheap, at home! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.

Taro Root Salad from Ikaria

Taro root, called kolokasi in Greek, is a staplefood on the island of Ikaria and cooked in ways similar to potatoes.

Swordfish Souvlaki with Lemon-Olive Marinade

I have memories of this dish that seem to go back forever, from Sunday outings to the Greek tavernas in Astoria when I was a child and to countless meals in seaside tavernas in Greece. You can substitute the swordfish with any firm-fleshed fish in this recipe. Check out my online store for the olives, […]

Naxos Potato Salad

Try this summer potato salad recipe with sardines, from the Aegean island of Naxos.

Red Mullet in Caper Sauce (Barbounia me Saltsa Kapari)

Red mullet is arguably one of the Aegean’s most characteristic fish. Typically, it is pan-fried. This island dish, however, calls for cooking it in tomato and caper sauce, the latter a mainstay in the culinary heritage of many arid Cycladic islands. This recipe originally appeared in my book, Aegean Cuisine (KETA publishers).

Grilled Eggplant-Feta Terrines

These grilled eggplant-feta terrines are great for a barbecue party!

Ikarian Potato Salad Jazzed Up

Ikaria’s potato salad is an island favorite.