Tzatziki with Purslane, Cucumbers and Herbs

Arguably one of the most iconic Greek dips and sauces, tzatziki is incredibly versatile as a stand-alone dish served with crudite, pita or even rusks, or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps (souvlaki and gyro being the most famous). Look for the olive oil and vinegar that willmake your tzatziki authentic by going to […]

Black-Eyed Peas with Greens and Fennel (Mavromatika me Maratho)

Black-Eyed Peas with Greens and Fennel

Black-eyed peas are one of the easiest legumes to cook. You don’t have to soak them. They are filled with nutrition and have a wonderful, nutty flavor. In Greece, regional specialties abound for black-eyed peas, among them this lovely, savory, vibrant stew from the Aegean islands, where fennel is one of the core flavors.You can […]

Octopus Braised with Eggplant

Greeks “own” octopus! Try this delicious braised octopus and eggplant recipe from the Greek wine region of Macedonia.

Eggplant Dolmades

Eggplant Dolmades

In traditional Greek cooking, eggplants play a big part. Try this delicious traditional Greek vegetarian recipe for summer.

Vegetarian Yiouvetsi

Vegetables and Orzo in the Oven

Vegetarian Yiouvetsi is a orzo baked with zucchini, tomatoes, and more, with lots of healthy Greek olive oil.

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