Pasta with Butternut Squash, Olives, Tomatoes, and Leeks
I love butternut squash and use it even to dress up a simple pasta dish, with lost of other veggies, Greek olives, feta, walnuts and Greek olive oils and balsamic. 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 […]
Fresh Pumpkin Pie – Glykia Kolokythopita
Enjoy this traditional Greek fresh pumpkin phyllo pie. It’s a much healthier alternative to the canned pumpkin pies that most Americans are familiar with.
Roasted Pumpkin on Toast with Feta
This simple, elegant Greek bruschetta is best made with Greek balsamic. It’s a great dish for company and a lovely snack. 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.
Lentil Soup with Kale and Chile Pepper
The simplest lentil soup that brims with health and flavor! You can substitute the kale with fresh spinach or chard. Use the leaves only. To find some of the artisanal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
Ikarian Longevity Greens Pancakes
Ikarian cooking in the middle of the 20th century is what most of the island’s nonagenarians remember vividly. They were the stone-hard years of the Occupation, a time of great hunger all over Greece. This pie, really a kind of pancake, stands out to me because it’s cooked on a griddle, the better for using […]
Herb-Crusted Salmon, Warm Potato Salad, Malagouzia Wine
Two Greek-Mediterranean mustards add punch to this easy salmon dish. Enjoy it with an aromatic white wine from Monemvasia made with the historic Malagouzia (Malmsey) grape. 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.
Grilled, Marinated Eggplant Skewers with Greek Hummus
Imagine eggplant lollipops, all tangy and sweet with Greek balsamic vinegar, served over spicy, sating hummus. This dish is great for a Saturday lunch, for a party, and as a fun way to introduce kids to vegetables and legumes. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online […]
Stuffed Zucchini with Mushrooms
Here’s one of my favorite dishes, an easy, healthy stuffed zucchini recipe inspired by the profusion of mushrooms on Ikaria, where I run a cooking school. Mushrooms are a great replacement for meat in so many dishes because htey have many of the same nutrients with none of the fat or cholesterol. To find a […]
Eggs Baked Inside Tomatoes
On a lazy summer day, when the mercury soars and the tomatoes are sweet and ripe, this makes a great, super-easy, fast brunch or quick dinner. 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.
Santorini Tomato Fritters
Santorini tomato fritters are one of the best Greek summer meze recipes. they are made in many Aegean islands.
Ikaria Longevity Potato Salad with Marigold Leaves & Chives
Did you know that marigold leaves are delicious? Try this easy summer potato salad seasoned with spicy fresh marigold leaves, chives, and parsley. 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.
Ikaria Longevity Zucchini-Herb Pie
A favorite summer phyllo pie from Ikaria that’s easy to make, nutritious, and delicious and a perfect example of one of the island’s most important “longevity secret” — simple, fresh food in season. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a […]