Baked Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Spanakopita

Baked Sweet Potatoes

  The iconic Greek recipe for spanakopita is all about a timeless combination of ingredients, and these definitely find a place beyond being nestled between layers of crispy phyllo pastry. Here, an embellished combo of Greek feta and spinach crown sweet potatoes thus morphing into a dish both festive and good for every day, the […]

Butternut Squash stuffed with Nuts and Sultana Raisins

  I can’t describe to you what a show-stopper this vegan and/or vegetarian Greek recipe for stuffed whole roasted butternut squash is. It’s a great example of the variety and flavor inherent in the vegetable traditions of the Mediterranean Diet. You can play around with the filling a bit by also adding some chopped fresh […]

Lentil Soup with Green Olive Paste

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!

Velvety Mushroom Soup with Red Wine and Greek Yogurt

  This Greek recipe for mushroom soup is an adaptation of classic cream of mushroom soup, but with Greek red wine, Greek yogurt in place of the cream, and, yes, Greek dried mushrooms. Greece is a mycologicIt’s simple to prepare, easy to serve, versatile, festive but also simple enough to make every day.

Pumpkin Soup Infused with Greek Sage Tea

Pumpkin Soup 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 Stew

  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 […]

Greek Briam Baked with Eggs

Greek Briam Baked with Eggs

  The Greek recipe called Briam is one of the classics of the Greek vegetarian table, a wonderful dish made with thinly sliced zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes and peppers. I have omitted the potatoes in this recipe and have given a new look to the dish. When all the vegetables are baked, crisp and golden I […]

Roasted Pepper, Mastiha and Feta Spread

  The Greek recipe for a tangy dip is based on some of the most authentic, regional, and ancient Greek ingredients, such as mastiha Chiou, Florina red peppers, and extra virgin Greek olive oil. Serve it with Greek paximadia or crisp raw vegetables.

Butternut Squash Grilled Cheese

Butternut Squash Grilled Cheese

  Who says a grilled cheese sandwich has to contain bread?! This fun Mediterranean Diet recipe is inspired by a very traditional Greek island dish for squash cooked in layers in a skillet with onions, cheese and tomatoes. I’ve transformed the idea into a sandwich, without tomatoes. You can use zucchini, pumpkin, calabasa, or any […]

Phyllo-less Zucchini Pie from Chalkidiki

Zucchini Pie from Chalkidiki

  In some parts of Northern Greece, there are similar Greek recipes for pies made with cornmeal or with greens instead of zucchini. Basically, the idea is to make a thick batter and to bake that in a well-oiled large baking pan. The final pie should be about 2 ½ cm (1-inch) thick.

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