Category: Vegetarian

Lettuce Salad with Mango, Avocado, Shrimp & Tomatoes

Filled with good nutrition, this tasty salad can double as a main course, especially after a few days of overindulging, when we need something soothing but light. 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.

The Best Roasted Greek Yiayia’s Potatoes

A delicious roasted potato recipe for festive occasions and beyond! 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.

Classic Spanakopita Phyllo Roll

Spinach pie is a Greek classic. Try it this way: rolled up into a festive cylinder and served in wedges. 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.

Leek Phyllo Pie with Greek Yogurt and Herbs

Leek pie for flavor and health! Cut or chop and onion or leek and you release their cancer- and diabetes-fighting compounds. One of the major phytochemical compounds in onions, leeks and their relatives is allicin, which helps fight cholesterol production and has known antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungus properties. They even have other antioxidant compounds that […]

Arugula Salad with Persimmons, Walnuts, Feta & Honey Vinaigrette

Greek salads are powerhouses of nutrition and this one is no different. Take the addition of persimmons, one of the most delicious winter fruits and common in Greece, where it is known as “lotos.” It is packed with vitamins A and C, a whole rainbow of phytonutrients, fiber, copper and phosphorus.

Ikaria Longevity Cornmeal & Greens Soup

I had been hearing about the use of corn kernels and cornmeal in the Ikarian diet ever since my aunt Mary, who passed away several years ago at the age of 97, mentioned the corn-stuffed cabbage leaves she remembered as a child. This soup is an old recipe and a perfect example of the kind […]

Roasted Sweet Potato-Squash-Carrot Soup

Here’s an easy soup for Thanksgiving or any day, seasoned with extra virgin Greek olive oil and Greek balsamic vinegar. 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.

Vegetarian Bread Stuffing w/Figs, Olives, Nuts, Herbs, Greek Olive Oil & Ouzo

Here’s one of my favorite stuffing recipes, totally vegetarian and baked separately. The combination of dried fruits, olives, nuts, orange and ouzo is very Greek. Try some of the country’s most celebrated reds, too. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover […]

Roasted, Spiced Brussel Sprouts with Mustard & Petimezi

Roasted Brussel sprouts are always such a great side or vegetable dish, for the fall, for Thanksgiving, and more. Pair them with a Greek white wine!To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop , where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

Whole Cauliflower Roasted with Mustard, Honey, Feta, and Garlic

Cauliflower has gone way beyond banal and this delicious recipe is one way to turn it, no pun intended, on its head! Savory and beautifully charred, this recipe is a perfect side dish to festive meats, a vegetarian main course in its own right, and perfect for one of the luscious Greek red wines from […]