Category: Vegan

Eggplants Stuffed with Onions, Grape Molasses & Tomatoes

Grape molasses, aka petimezi or pekmez, is one of the world’s most ancient and healthiest sweeteners. You can find it in Greek and Middle Eastern food shops.

Ikaria Longevity Zucchini Potato Skillet Pie

Tourlou is typically a mixed summer vegetable casserole found all over the Eastern Aegean. The word is Turkish (turlu) and means a hodgepodge. There are many similar casseroles around Greece that go by different names. What I like about this old Ikarian recipe is its utter simplicity. It also reminds me of a similar recipe […]

Ikarian Potato Salad

  Skip the mayo and make a healthy Ikaria-style potato salad! 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.

Greek Rice Pilaf with Leeks and Saffron

Leek rice is one of the great vegetable rice main courses in the Greek kitchen. It’s also a wonderful bed or accompaniment for protein, such as grilled salmon or Greek branzino, grilled chicken, and more. You can skip the cheese and make this a totally vegan and/or Lenten dish. To find some of the artisinal […]

Whole Wheat Pasta with Cauliflower, Oranges, Walnuts, & Rosemary

I love to take misunderstood and underappreciated veggies like cauliflower and turn them into something delicious. This recipe is a great example! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.

Chocolate Poached Pears with Mastiha and Orange

This dessert is sure to inspire awe. The chocolate and Mastiha are an intoxicating, almost addictive match and the dessert is so lovely to look at.

Sautéed Cauliflower with Rosemary, Oranges, Cumin and Dried Tomatoes

Cauliflower, rosemary and orange are a trio made in heaven.

Cranberry Bean Stew with Cumin, Grape Molasses, and Whole Onions

This dish, called handres stifado, is from the island of Lefkada. Stifado refers to specific stews in Greece, which are studded with sweet, small whole caramelized onions—stifado onions. For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.

Warm Zucchini Salad with Roasted Citrus and Basil

This is a perfect example of gourmet on the cheap, at home! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.

Taro Root Salad from Ikaria

Taro root, called kolokasi in Greek, is a staplefood on the island of Ikaria and cooked in ways similar to potatoes.