Orange Crush Greek Yogurt Smoothie
If anyone remembers and loves the flavors of a creamsicle, that classic 1960s ice cream pop sold off of carts on the street you’ll love this orange crush Greek yogurt smoothie! Easy to make, healthy to boot, it’s the perfect quick Mediterranean diet meal on the go. Greek yogurt adds a delicious tartness and creaminess, […]
Homemade Phyllo Pastry
To make this classic Greek recipe for homemade phyllo pastry is a lot easier than most people think. I devote a class to it and to the wonderful seasonal savory pies that are part of the Ikaria traditions, when I run my seminars on the island. Keep in mind, too, that the variety of savory […]
Halva, Orange-Spiced Semolina Pudding Cake with Dried Fruits and Nuts
If dessert can be healthy, halva would win the top prize. Halva Semigdalenios, or Semolina Halva, is one of the most traditional Greek desserts and it's often served during periods of fasting because it contains no dairy. Indeed, it's a traditional vegan desssert before Greeks even knew they had a great selection of vegan recipes […]
Leek-Walnut Rice with Saffron and Currants
This Greek recipe for leek walnut rice with saffron can be both a main course and a side dish. It is perfumed with all the wonderful flavors of the Greek earth, especially in the saffron, aka krokos Kozanis. Rice is an important ingredient in the Greek diet and is often prepared as a main course, […]
Taramosalata with Blanched Almonds, Tortilla Wraps and Pink Peppercorns
Many recipe roads lead to a great taramosalata, arguably the best-known Greek dip and one of the great Greek meze recipes! I have a few different recipes for taramosalata, the fish roe spread that is a Lenten classic but also eaten throughout the year as a meze, on this very site. The secret to all […]
Spanakopita Frittata with Pine Nuts
Everyone loves a great and easy egg recipe, and this Spanakopita Frittata with Pine Nuts will up your egg game, for sure! The Greek diet is filled with delicious and easy main course egg recipes. The basic ingredients for spanakopita filling — Greece’s most famous phyllo pie – are incredibly versatile. In this — one […]
Braised Mixed Mushrooms with Wrinkled Olives and Orange
These braised mushrooms with wrinkled olives and orange take their cue from other traditional Greek recipes that call either for seafood, such as squid or octopus, or pork, cooked with oranges and olives. But there is a huge difference. Mushrooms are a kind of delicious functional food – a super food — and they are […]
Avocado Tzatziki
Tzatziki, the classic Greek yogurt-cucumber dip, has grown in stature in recent years, as chefs experiment with mixing more than just cukes into a thick bowl of Greek yogurt. Indeed, avocado and yogurt make a perfect Mediterranean diet ingredients pairing! You can play around with the herbs. Cilantro, mint, parsley, dill and basil all work […]
Beetroot Falafel with Greek Yogurt Hummus
Falafel is one of the great dishes of the Eastern Mediterranean, found in almost every culture in one form or another. These humble chickpea patties, balls or fritters pack a nutritional punch and a lot of flavor. In Greece, we call chickpea fritters or patties revithokeftedes and they are typically a specialty of specific Greek […]
Keto-friendly Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes” with Greek Yogurt
A lot of Greek food is keto friendly, even if we don’t stick a label on particular recipes! But this Greek recipe for cauliflower mashed potatoes – without potatoes! – can cover all bases: it’s vegetarian, it’s Mediterranean diet friendly, it contains healthy fats in the extra virgin Greek olive oil, it’s got a sprinkling […]
Phyllo Pie With Zucchini, Feta & Mint
This savory phyllo pie with zucchini, feta and mint can be everything from breakfast and brunch to lunch and a lain course at dinner. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the Mediterranean diet on the go. I cooked it for a group of young artists and gallerists in Athens, during an episode of My Greek […]
Giant Bean Greek Salad
Giant beans make the perfect base for a Greek salad that aims to be both light and filling. Giant beans are called gigantes in Greek. This salad has all the important Mediterranean diet ingredients you need, from plant-based protein like beans, to delicious colors and flavors from the fresh vegetables, to olive, capers, and of […]