Category: Special Diets

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.

Zucchini Omelet with Greek Yogurt & Feta

This quick, easy Greek-style zucchini-feta omelet is perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch, for a Meatless Monday, or for a simple, fast meal any night of the week.

Ikarian Onion-Wild Fennel Pie

Ikaria Onion-Wild Fennel Pie with Homemade Phyllo is perfect for Lent, vegetarians and vegans alike, or just for lunch!