Traditional Pies from Ikaria (Pitarakia)
These traditional pies, so called “poor”, are in fact full of flavor and exceptionally healthy. They are one of the most popular, traditional foods of Ikaria.
Spicy Chick Peas
East meets West in this spicy Anatolian-flavored chick-pea stew.
Sautéed Greens with Onions and Tomatoes (Tsigareli)
A simple winter recipe with sautéed wild greens from Corfu. The secret is in the olive oil. Go for the best Greek olive oils, which you can find on my online store here.
Spicy Cabbage and Rice Pilaf
This Greek recipe is a great vegan or vegetarian main course, originally from the northern Greek province of Thrace, where the food is a little spicier than it is elsewhere in Greece. You can also serve this Greek rice recipe as a side dish for grilled meat, chicken, and game. It’s great with duck and […]
Beet, Walnut,Yogurt Salad
Cretan beet salad with Greek yogurt and walnuts is a perfect Mediterranean Diet choice for chilly weather.
Healthy: Rock Samphire
Rock or Sea Samphire, called kritamo in Greek, grows wild along the coasts of Ikaria and elsewhere. Pickled, it is a great meze for ouzo.
Tabouleh with Walnuts, Yogurt, and Herbs
Tabouleh with walnuts, yogurt and herbs is a greek salad recipe that can double as a main-course, for Meatless Mondays and more! Skip the yogurt, and you’ve got a totally vegan dish, too!
Stuffed Summer Vegetables – Gemista
Stuffed tomatoes and peppers are one of the great seasonal treats of a Greek summer: filling, robust, and suitable for vegans, vegetarians, carnivores and others! You can also serve them either hot, cold, or at room temperature.
Octopus Risotto
Cretan Mashed Broad Bean Skordalia
Here’s a great version of the classic Greek garlic dip, skordalia, from Crete, where it is made with broad beans.
Mt. Pelion Tahini-Walnut Skordalia
Skordalia, the classic Greek garlic dip that goes perfectly with fried fish, boiled beets and greens and much more, comes in many regional variations. This unusual take, from the mainland area of Mt. Pelion, calls for tahini.
Macedonian Walnut Skordalia
Skordalia, one of the classic Greek dips, comes in many regional variations. This one, with walnuts as the base, is made both in Macedonia and in parts of the Peloponnese.