Mediterranean Diet
In the Mani, the southern part of the Peloponnese and one of the agriculturally poorest parts of the country, little else besides citrus and olive trees flourish. I sampled this humble dish in the home of a local cook many years ago and have made it countless times over the years. Oranges and olive oil […]
Fasolada, the classic Greek bean soup, comes in many regional variations. In Western Crete, for example, a few strips of orange zest are sometimes added to the soup as it simmers. In the north of Greece, where the palate is spicier, fasolada is often seasoned with boukovo (hot pepper flakes), or a couple of hot […]
Mushrooms are always an elegant addition to the table, no matter the occasion. This makes a great side dish to festive and everyday main courses. You could even serve them over Greek fava, for something extra special.
I just love the soul-sating vegetable rice dishes of Greece, less complicated and more satisfying that risotto, and dense with nutrition, too. Serve this alone with a shaving of feta and drizzling of Greek olive oil, or as a side for a nice piece of fish. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll […]
Everyone loves a great scrambled egg dish and Kayianas is just that! A Peloponnese classic, I’ve added my own little twist with a sprinkling of Kalamata olives in the filling. 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 […]
Spanakorizo, or spinach rice, is one of the great, classic, simple vegetarian dishes of the Greek table. It can be totally vegan, or it can be served with feta or greek yogurt as well as a sunnyside up egg. A squeeze of lemon over the rice, which is how Greeks eat it, make this an […]
When my 14-year-old son gobbled up a cabbage-onion tart, I know the recipe is a winner. The filling for this Greek open-faced pie is so easy to make. You can use commercial phyllo, too. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover […]
Baklava, the classic, cinnamon-flavored phyllo dessert filled with nuts and drenched in honey syrup is the inspiration for the topping on this easy oatmeal Greek breakfast recipe. To find the Greek olive oil and honey called for in this recipe as well as other carefully curated Greek ingredients, visit my online store here.
Cauliflower is an often maligned vegetable in Greek homes. Too many people have memories of over-boiled cauliflower drizzled with nothing but olive oil and lemon juice. Here, I take a cue from a classic summer dish, eggplant baked with cheesse (melitzanes me tyri), and use seasonal, wintry cauliflower instead. My 14-year-old carnivore devoured it! To […]
This recipe makes a great brunch or light dinner dish. There are several traditional Greek recipes for baked eggs, coddled in cooked greens, yogurt, or, like this, in tomato sauce. They are all delicious. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover […]