Mediterranean Diet
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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)
If you want to raise your bean bar, the BEST Gigantes Recipe (Greek Giant Beans Casserole) is definitely the way to do it! Greek giant beans, or gigantes, pronounced GHEE-ghan-des, are hearty and versatile. This is one of our favorite Greek family recipes for them, sweetened with just a little Greek honey from the […]
This Greek Spanakopita Cornbread is fun! It combines two of my favorite things, cornbread, which I love and which has long been embraced on Ikaria, where it’s called bobota, and a classic Greek recipe for spanakopita filling. Make sure to use real Greek feta and extra virgin Greek olive oil!