Chickpea Greek Salad
ONION TIP: If you want to take the bite out of onions, submerge cut onions into an ice water bath for an hour, then drain and pat dry to use.
Category: Special Diets
Kiwi-banana-coconut-yogurt Parfait
ABOUT COCONUT FLAKESCoconut flakes are long and wide and are a versatile ingredient that can be used either to decorate, top off baked goods, stirred into oatmeal, and sprinkle over dishes for extra flavor and texture. Of course, it’s also an excellent snack! The coconut flesh is peeled and then dehydrated in an oven or […]
Baked Lemon Clams
What to Serve with Baked Stuffed ClamsFrom New York to New England to Louisiana, stuffed clams have captured our imagination and become something of regional specialties. This is a fairly dense dish, packing a lot of flavor into tiny bites. Serve a nice green salad, Greek yogurt coleslaw, or corn on the cob as an […]
Kefir Mango Smoothie
What is Kefir? I quote here from The Spruce Eats, a great source of food history and lore: Kefir is a fermented milk product similar to yogurt. It has its origins in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia. This tangy, creamy milk product is sometimes referred to as the “champagne of milk” because of its fizzy […]
Grilled Watermelon With Arugula And Feta
Watermelon NutritionWatermelon is one of the best fruits to help you stay hydrated. It is 92% water! It is also a nutritional powerhouse: It is packed with nutrient-dense minerals, fiber and antioxidant-rich phytonutrients, like beta carotene and lycopene. It contains higher levels of lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable. Watermelon is an excellent […]
AVOCADO ICE CREAM
Avocado Ice CreamAvocado ice cream might sound like an oxymoron, but the richness and fat content of the avocado, coupled with the unique texture of frozen bananas, makes this a winner. One of the basic problems with vegan ice cream is texture. Ice creams that use vegan non-dairy milks, such as cashew, almond, and soy, […]
Mache Salad With Salmon And Oranges
What is Mache Mache, or Varelianella locusta, is a tender salad green with soft, velverty rounded leaves. It’s got a mild flavor and pairs well with a whole variety of other ingredients. It’s also a good source of Vitamins A, C and B6 as well as Manganese. Any tender green or Bibb lettuce may be […]
BROWN RICE SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI, AVOCADO & KALAMATA OLIVES
What is Brown Rice and How to Cook It? Brown rice is milled for less time than white rice and so retains its bran layers, which are brownish in color, hence the color of the rice. Brown rice is a good source of fiber and has a chewy texture and nut-like earthy flavor. There are […]
Greek Vegan Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice, Corn & Herbs
This recipe for Greek Vegan Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice, Corn & Herbs is a variation on a great greek summer classic. Tomatoes are the protagonist in countless stuffed dishes, some totally vegan, some with cheese, and some with meat and/or fish and seafood. The variations are endless. All you need are great tomatoes in season, […]
Caponata with a Greek Twist
A trip to southern Italy inspired this “Greek” version of Caponata, the classic Sicilian summer eggplant stew. In my Ikaria cooking classes, we make all sorts of Mediterranean eggplant recipes and at least one combines eggplant with raisins or Corinthian currants, but it’s for a stuffed eggplant dish and it’s always a cooking class favorite. […]