Lentil Soup with Green Olive Paste
This Greek recipe for lentil soup is an all-weather classic, very nutritious, a paradigm of the Mediterranean Diet, and tasty to boot!
Pumpkin Soup Infused with Greek Sage Tea
Sage tea is one of the most delicious and therapeutic Greek herbal teas. In this Greek recipe, I transform a cup of tea into something with which to infuse a pot of soup! Enjoy this contemporary take on a Mediterranean Diet recipe and…sip away!
Cinnamon-scented Cauliflower Stew with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives
Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that incite either ire or awe. I choose the latter and I hope this Greek recipe for cauliflower stew will convince you that there’s more to this cruciferous vegetable than meets the eye. Cauliflower contains all sorts of good nutrients, from a hefty dose of vitamins A and C […]
Poached Kalamata Figs
I came across this perfect Mediterranean Diet snack and wonderful way to prepare dried figs years ago in a small village outside Kalamata. It as during the olive harvest, when dried figs are an important source of energy. But these were a treat I had never imagined, poached in salted water then sprinkled with oregano […]
Roasted Beetroot Salad with Orange, Mastiha and Almonds
Earthy beets meet a few of Greece's most aromatic condiments in this simple but stunning Greek salad. Orange, almonds, mastiha, great Greek extra virgin olive oil, and a unique honey vinegar make this salad sparkle with flavor!
Plum Tomato and Purslane Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Here’s a Greek recipe for a not-so-classic Greek salad that speaks…summer and has a special ingredient, purslane, one of the healthiest greens in the world. Make sure to drizzle excellent, high-polyphenol extra virgin Greek olive oil into this to make it even healthier.
Watermelon Granita with Petimezi
During the long hot Greek summer, or summer anywhere, I love watermelon in any shape or form. But when it’s made a bit more complex in a Greek recipe flavored with a few tablespoons of Greek grape molasses, aka petimezi, then turned into a frozen, drinkable granita, I am in heaven. I hope you are, […]
Lentils Cooked with Orzo & Caramelized Onions
This wonderful Greek recipe from one of the most beloved Greek island groups, the Dodecanese, appeals to vegans and vegetarians alike. Lentils and pasta are a popular combination in the Greek cooking of the Dodecanese. Topped with caramelized onions, called sivrasi, this simple dish is transformed into something really irresistible.
Pitaroudia – Chickpea Fritters with Tahini Sauce
Greek recipes for plant-based fritters abound and this one, with chickpeas, from the island of Rhodes, is a classic. Enjoy this wonderful Greek vegan and Greek vegetarian recipe any time of the day. It goes perfectly with the tahini dip, too!
Roditikoi Dolmades – Grape Leaves Stuffed with Bulgur & Cumin
The classic Greek recipe, stuffed grape leaves are a specialty of Rhodes and there are so many different versions that once a year the island hosts a stuffed grape leaf cooking contest! Greek stuffed grape leaves, called dolmades, can be served as a Greek meze or as a main course. You can even add them […]
Fakes – Lefkada Lentil Soup
The lentils of Englouvi in Lefkada are famous all over Greece, and it wasn’t until I traveled there for season 3 of My Greek Table that I understood why. These small brown lentils cook up into a creamy, porridge-like classic Greek recipe for lentil soup that makes for the ultimate comfort food. But you can […]
Melitzanopilafo – Eggplant Pilaf
There are many traditional Greek recipes for vegetables and rice as a main course. This simple Greek recipe, made with eggplant and seasoned with fresh herbs, makes a delicious vegetarian main course, but can easily be served as a Greek meze and as a side dish to simple grilled or pan-seared meat or fish. Extra […]