Vegetarian Recipes
This vibrant Greek pasta dish is a symphony of fresh herbs and toasted nuts, perfect for those who love a flavorful and light meal without ground meat. The combination of caramelized onions, marinated tomatoes, and creamy yogurt sauce creates a truly unforgettable taste experience.
This vibrant sheet pan omelet is a perfect brunch option, combining the freshness of asparagus with the richness of feta cheese. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s ideal for gatherings.
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 […]
Indulge in a Mediterranean-Inspired Vegetarian Delight: Cauliflower Steak Melt with Spanakopita Filling! Enjoy the fusion of Greek flavors and modern vegetarian cuisine with this mouthwatering Cauliflower Steak Melt. Tender, roasted cauliflower steaks are topped with a creamy, herb-infused spanakopita filling and melted cheese for a satisfying, low-carb meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, this […]
Savor the flavors of this easy and nutritious Chickpea “Tuna” Salad, perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. With just 10 minutes of prep time, and all the ingredients in a typical tuna salad, this protein-packed dish combines the goodness of chickpeas with fresh vegetables and a creamy, healthy dressing, making it an […]
I’ve unleashed my inner Greek goddess for you, dear friends, with this Mediterranean-inspired Green Goddess Cabbage Salad! 🌿🥗I think of this as an update to the popular Greek lahanosalata, or shredded cabbage salad, that’s a winter classic. I crave salads daily, a healthy habit that comes with living in Greece and Ikaria, where salads […]
Everyone loves crispy Greek lemon potatoes, but when that Greek family classic gets an extra punch, literally, to morph into Crispy Greek Lemon Smashed Potatoes, the wow factor goes up exponentially. Find the herbs, garlic and olive oil to make this delicious recipe even tastier in my shop: shop.dianekochilas.com You can sprinkle the tops […]
Dakos Salad with Yellow & Red Tomatoes is simply a version of “the World’s Best Salad!” It calls for dakos, a kind of rusk, or hard tack. In the Greek kitchen, there are many different kinds of rusks, or paximadia in Greek. Among these, the most famous is the round barley Cretan rusk, called […]
The concept of using ground nuts, especially walnuts, to help thicken a sauce is rooted in some of the regional Lenten traditions of Greece. It was a brilliant way for cooks to mimic the texture of, say, ground meat, during periods of fasting, and to provide important nutrition. (read more on Notes below)