Greek Spring Peas and Potatoes Stew with Tomatoes (Arakas Laderos)
A classic Greek vegan stew, Arakas Laderos me Patates brings together the best flavors of spring: sweet peas, creamy potatoes, and aromatic herbs and the hint of tomatoes. This dish is a staple of Mediterranean home cooking-hearty, healthy, and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Serve with crusty bread and feta for a complete […]
Lenten Bowl with Lentils, Rice, Avocado, and Vegetables
This Lenten Bowl is a nutritious and satisfying meal, perfect for those observing Lent or simply looking for a healthy, plant-based option. Combining protein-rich lentils, fiber-rich brown rice, sautéed carrots, fresh cucumber, and cherry tomatoes, this bowl is a hearty and refreshing choice. The addition of avocado adds creaminess, while a zesty lemon dressing brings […]
Heirloom Carrot Fava
Fava, a reduction of cooked yellow split peas, is a Greek classic and one of the most essential plant-based, legume-based spreads on the Greek table. It is an ancient food in the Eastern Mediterranean, and there are many variations. In this version, I add heirloom carrots, which lend both a deeper golden color to the […]
Greek Lentil Soup РFak̩s
Experience the authentic flavors of Greece with this Classic Greek Lentil Soup – Fakés. This hearty, vegan soup is a staple of the Mediterranean diet, featuring tender brown lentils simmered in a rich tomato-based broth with aromatic herbs and a splash of balsamic vinegar for a tangy finish. Perfect for a comforting meal, this recipe […]
Braised Cauliflower with Greek Olives and Cinnamon
Discover a delicious low-carb Mediterranean dish from my book The Ikaria Way that's perfect for keto and paleo diets. This Greek-inspired braised cauliflower recipe combines aromatic spices, tangy olives, and sweet cinnamon for a flavorful vegetarian main course or side dish. Packed with vitamins and fiber, this easy one-pot meal is both healthy and satisfying.Cauliflower […]
Tiny Greek Pasta with Chickpeas and Greens
Greek Cabbage Salad – Lahanosalata
Greek cabbage salad, or lahanosalata, is the de rigeur Greek salad when the weather gets chilly and cabbage comes into season. It’s easy to dress up this cabbage-carrot duo with other ingredients, and some of my favorites are pomegranate seeds, fresh dill and nuts. You can swap out the walnuts for pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts or […]
Carrot Salad with Carrot Greens, Mint and Walnuts
This carrot salad with carrot greens, mint and walnuts is inspired by Ikaria’s longevity diet and the waste-not, want-not mentality of Ikarian home cooks. Nothing evinces that more than the variety and number of edible greens most of us, myself included, would discard if someone didn’t show us a more enlightened way to use them. […]
Ikaria Fresh Bean and Corn Stew
Ikaria Fresh Bean and Corn Stew is a great between-the-seasons one-pot recipe packed with deliciousness and healthy plant-based ingredients.
Lentil Moussaka
Moussaka is quite possibly the most iconic Greek recipe in the world. It is, of course, a rich mixture of spiced ground meat sauce, eggplant (and sometimes potatoes and/or zucchini), and bechamel, often made even richer with the addition of Greek cheeses as feta. This delicious vegan moussaka recipe will delight the most diehard traditionalists, […]
Eggplant Papoutsakia with Bulgur
Eggplant papoutsakia with bulgur, tomatoes and herbs makes for a great vegan stuffed eggplant dish and a light variation on a classic Greek recipe. A lot of people confuse bulgur with cracked wheat. It is cracked wheat, usually Durum, but with a difference. Bulgur is parboiled. That makes it so easy to use; it needs […]
Greek Salad Gazpacho
This Greek Salad Gazpacho is AWESOME! And it's the perfect example of what the Mediterranean diet is really about: More than anything it’s a road map for how not to waste food! Turning stale, leftover bread into delicious recipes is an age-old tradition that spans the region’s many different cuisines. Crostini, bruschetta, Greek bread-based dips […]