Roasted Cauliflower and Potatoes with Tomatoes and Onions
One of the great strengths of Greek island cooking is its wealth of unusual vegetable dishes. Even banal winter vegetables such as cauliflower and potatoes are turned into tasty meals with the help of great olive oil and local tomatoes. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my […]
Ladenia – Vegan Pizza-Style Flatbread from Milos and Kimolos
These lovely little open-faced tomato and onion pies, called ladenia, are almost like pizza and make for what is arguably the best-known dish on Milos. They are typically made and sold by local bread bakers. Served with a fresh greens salad they make a great light lunch or buffet dish. To find some of the […]
Arugula-White Bean Salad with Capers & Onions
Beans and arugula pair naturally, both in cooked dishes and in salads like this. The capers perk the whole dish up. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Arugula, Cherry Tomato, Pomegranate, Rusk Salad
Here’s a succulent arugula salad made substantial with the addition of Cretan rusks, called paximadia or dako. You can find them in Greek shops across the country. You can also use good quality large croutons or grilled bread as a substitute. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit […]
Arugula Potato Salad with Green Olives
Who doesn’t love a healthy potato salad, minus mayo, of course? Here’s one of my seasonal favorites, which includes purslane, one of the healthiest greens in the world, filled with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll […]
Three Bean – Arugula Salad with Grape Leaf Pesto
My photo doesn’t do this wonderful salad justice! We were experimenting at Committee, the restaurant in Boston where I am consulting chef, and this winter salad of three types of beans and a Greek-inspired Grape Leaf pesto is the delicious, healthy result! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, […]
Buckwheat Pilaf with Pomegranate and Spices
Buckwheat, called fagopyro in Greek, is an ancient grain and one of the healthiest things you can eat. The colors in this easy pilaf make it perfect for a festive table. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of […]
Shaved Raw Zucchini Salad with Mastiha-Lemon Vinaigrette
One of my favorite things to eat in the summer is raw zucchini salad. It’s so easy and so elegant. Just shave the zucchini and toss with herbs, tomatoes and a great Greek vinaigrette with excellent Greek olive oil and Greek mustard and a pinch of mastiha. To find some of the artisinal Greek products […]
Ikarian Soufico, Blue Zone Longevity Vegetables
Soufico, a delicious medley of caramelized summer vegetables, is one of the great summer dishes of Greece.
Spanakorizo, Greek Spinach Rice
Spanakorizo, or spinach rice, is one of the great, classic, simple vegetarian dishes of the Greek table. It can be totally vegan, or it can be served with feta or greek yogurt as well as a sunnyside up egg. A squeeze of lemon over the rice, which is how Greeks eat it, make this an […]
Briam Vegetable Tart
Briam, one of the great simple summer stews and/or baked vegetable dishes of Greek cuisine, becomes a luscious tart in this easy recipe. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Vegetable Taboule with Mastiha and Mint
Bulgur wheat is one of the easiest, healthiest, and most ancient foods, an integral part of the Greek-Mediterranean diet for eons. Here’s a great recipe for taboule, the popular bulgur salad, made with sautéed vegetables, lemon zest, mint and Chios Mastiha. To buy the Greek olive oil and other ingredients needed for this recipe click […]