Vegan Recipes
In the Greek diet, pasta figures in both vegetarian recipes and with animal protein, such as the classic baked Greek pasta recipe, pastitsio. My personal favorites are the Greek pasta recipes that bring to mind the best of the Mediterranean diet, with Mediterranean ingredients that focus on plants. This Greek recipe for penne calls […]
ABOUT VEGETABLE SOUPS: One of my favorite ways to cook vegetables is in soups, and the variations and versatility are endless. You can make almost any vegetable into a simple but elegant soup and the beauty is in the garnishing. Drizzle thin threads of olive oil over the soup; stream a little balsamic or […]
Have you ever had a glut of cucumbers? Avid gardeners will understand this problem! There is a point in the summer, usually mid-July in my Ikarian longevity garden, when I can’t give cucumbers away! How many Greek salads and how much tzatziki can one consumer! So, I’ve taken to cocktails, chutneys, jams and even […]
In the Greek diet, we love watermelon! Watermelon is one of the summer fruits that provide great hydration and a light delicious way to enjoy a Mediterranean diet snack and or an unusual Mediterranean diet recipe! While gazpacho obviously isn’t a traditional Greek recipe, but rather a classic Spanish one, I make this all […]
This recipe for Greek Vegan Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice, Corn & Herbs is a variation on a great greek summer classic. Tomatoes are the protagonist in countless stuffed dishes, some totally vegan, some with cheese, and some with meat and/or fish and seafood. The variations are endless. All you need are great tomatoes in season, […]
A trip to southern Italy inspired this “Greek” version of Caponata, the classic Sicilian summer eggplant stew. In my Ikaria cooking classes, we make all sorts of Mediterranean eggplant recipes and at least one combines eggplant with raisins or Corinthian currants, but it’s for a stuffed eggplant dish and it’s always a cooking class […]
Dried vs Canned Black Beans Dried black beans need to be soaked overnight and then cooked. The length of time needed to prepare them is their biggest drawback when it comes to comparing them to canned beans. But from a nutrition and sodium perspective, dried, soaked home-cooked beans are definitely better and richer in […]
Greek lentils, extra virgin Greek olive oil and herbs like dried Greek oregano make this easy Greek salad a delicious classic.
The Greek diet is all about freshness and plant-based Mediterranean recipes! Indeed, the Greek diet is the original Mediterranean diet. No meal is complete in Greece without a Greek salad, but that's not always what you think. It doesn't have to be the classic "Greek Village Salad" of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, olives and […]
NOTE: Beets have are rich in water, have a fair ammount of fiber and protein, and low in calories.