Here is one of the absolute classic Greek meze recipes from the country’s de facto food capital, Thessaloniki. This recipe is found in many specialty meze restaurants, and it’s often spicy. Peppers are an important raw ingredient in and around Thessaloniki. Many different varieties are cultivated in the region, and they appear like a rainbow […]
Broccoli is one of the most versatile cruciferous vegetables and one of my personal favorites, especially in cool weather. This warm salad, which requires steamed broccoli as its starting point, is simple but elegant, with toasted almonds and a tangy dressing that uses Greek yogurt. Extra virgin olive oil is what makes this a perfect […]
PERFECT SCRAMBLED EGGS EVERY TIME Two tools will help you consistently prepare the perfect scrambled eggs: a non-stick pack and a rubber spatula. If you’re preparing 2-4 eggs, even a small non-stick pan will work best. Why a rubber spatula and not a metal or wooden spoon? A metal spatula will scratch your non-stick pan, […]
WAYS TO USE THESE CARAMELISED ONIONS I love to enjoy these as a side dish with most dishes -especially when I’m having a bean or a vegetable stew. Next time you have giant beans in tomato sauce or any Greek ladero, these onions are a wonderful pair.
ABOUT COCONUT FLOUR This type of flour is made from coconut meat. The procedure is as follows: coconut milk is removed from coconut meat, and the latter is dried at a low temperature and ground into a soft flour, terrific for baking. It has many health benefits -nutritious, naturally gluten-free, and high in protein, fiber […]
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Greek yogurt might just be the ultimate Mediterranean diet comfort food! Serve this with a great roasted chicken, such as my recipe for Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Figs and Olives. This Greek recipe for mashed potatoes calls for three Greek cheeses AND Greek yogurt. The cheeses, Greek feta, graviera and kefalotyri, […]
My almost daily forays to the farmers’ markets of Athens was the inspiration for this easy Greek salad with green beans, onions and hazelnuts. During the planning for the 4th season of My Greek Table recipes, I aimed to showcase as many delicious plant-based recipes as possible. Plant-based recipes that use Mediterranean diet ingredients like […]
Baklava is one of the most iconic Greek sweets; Greek yogurt is one of the most iconic Greek diet ingredients. In this recipe from season 4 of My Greek Table, I combine them both to create a delicious and easy snack perfect for those of us who want to enjoy the Mediterranean diet on the […]
This recipe for roasted corn ribs with Greek honey is fun and something that makes a great Mediterranean diet snack or side dish, even to a festive meal like Thanksgiving. It’s a great way to create something healthy to serve with dips, for example. In fact, you might want to try this with my spicy […]