Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Bowl
This Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Bowl is a perfect blend of Mediterranean flavors, combining tender grilled chicken with tangy lemon, creamy yogurt, and fresh vegetables. Served over a bed of orzo and topped with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce, this dish is a healthy and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare. Whether you’re looking for […]
Greek Salad Dressing
You’ll LOVE my the perfect Greek salad dressing recipe, inspired by Greek traditions, great Greek ingredients and, of course, the Mediterranean diet. This simple and versatile dressing is a must-have for your kitchen, offering authentic Greek flavors in every drop.Pro Tips: Use high-quality, fresh ingredients like extra virgin Greek olive oil and authentic Ikaria pine […]
Braised Cauliflower with Greek Olives and Cinnamon
Discover a delicious low-carb Mediterranean dish from my book The Ikaria Way that's perfect for keto and paleo diets. This Greek-inspired braised cauliflower recipe combines aromatic spices, tangy olives, and sweet cinnamon for a flavorful vegetarian main course or side dish. Packed with vitamins and fiber, this easy one-pot meal is both healthy and satisfying.Cauliflower […]
Sheet Pan Salmon with Spinach, Feta & Sweet Potatoes
This effortless sheet-pan salmon recipe is a Mediterranean feast that’s fast and easy to make for a weeknight dinner. Succulent salmon steaks are marinated in a zesty lemon-honey mixture, then baked to perfection atop a bed of nutrient-rich spinach, sweet potatoes, and aromatic herbs. Crumbled feta adds a tangy finish to this Greek-inspired dish that’s […]
Zesty Greek Lettuce Salad with Seared Ouzo Shrimp
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this mouthwatering Greek Lettuce Salad topped with Seared Ouzo Shrimp. This refreshing and healthy seafood salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic fresh dill with succulent shrimp marinated in ouzo for an authentic Greek taste. Perfect for a light summer meal or as […]
Cauliflower Steak Melt with Spanakopita Filling
Indulge in a Mediterranean-Inspired Vegetarian Delight: Cauliflower Steak Melt with Spanakopita Filling! Enjoy the fusion of Greek flavors and modern vegetarian cuisine with this mouthwatering Cauliflower Steak Melt. Tender, roasted cauliflower steaks are topped with a creamy, herb-infused spanakopita filling and melted cheese for a satisfying, low-carb meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy […]
Delicious Chickpea “Tuna” Salad
Savor the flavors of this easy and nutritious Chickpea “Tuna” Salad, perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. With just 10 minutes of prep time, and all the ingredients in a typical tuna salad, this protein-packed dish combines the goodness of chickpeas with fresh vegetables and a creamy, healthy dressing, making it an […]
Tiny Greek Pasta with Chickpeas and Greens
Feta Pesto Eggs
These Feta Pesto Eggs are a great option for a high-protein breakfast, brunch, or quick dinner—and they make for a comforting recipe, too! Grind almonds garlic together. Add basil feta olive oil and black pepper. Puree to a smooth paste.Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet and spread and warm the pest. Break your eggs […]
Greek Goddess Cabbage Salad
I’ve unleashed my inner Greek goddess for you, dear friends, with this Mediterranean-inspired Green Goddess Cabbage Salad! 🌿🥗I think of this as an update to the popular Greek lahanosalata, or shredded cabbage salad, that’s a winter classic. I crave salads daily, a healthy habit that comes with living in Greece and Ikaria, where salads are […]
Dako Salad with Yellow & Red Tomatoes
Dakos Salad with Yellow & Red Tomatoes is simply a version of “the World’s Best Salad!” It calls for dakos, a kind of rusk, or hard tack. In the Greek kitchen, there are many different kinds of rusks, or paximadia in Greek. Among these, the most famous is the round barley Cretan rusk, called Dakos, […]
Spinach Tagliatelle With Creamy Walnut Sauce
The concept of using ground nuts, especially walnuts, to help thicken a sauce is rooted in some of the regional Lenten traditions of Greece. It was a brilliant way for cooks to mimic the texture of, say, ground meat, during periods of fasting, and to provide important nutrition. (read more on Notes below)