Ikarian Patatato with Wild Fennel

WIld fennel is the herb that perfumes the springtime table in Ikaria. Pictured here, the simplest potato – fennel dish, called patatato.

Cretan Bean Soup with Orange Zest / Haniotiki Fasolada

Fasolatha

There is nothing quite as comforting as Greek fasolada, one of the best-known, if humble, recipes that comes in many regional variations. To find the authentic Greek olive oil that gives this dish its velvety, sating texture, go to my online store here.

Farmed Sea Bass

Farmed Sea Bass in Paper

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Sautéed Quince

Quince is an ancient fruit that Greeks still cook. They prepare it in many of the same ways they cook potatoes.

Watermelon Feta Salad

Watermelon-Feta Salad

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Split Pea Puree with Shiitakes

Yellow split peas with shiitake mushrooms

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Octopus Risotto

Octopus Risotto

Octopus risotto is inspired by a traditional Greek recipe for pilaf with octopus.

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