Greek-Style Eggplants Baked with Cheese
Greek-style eggplants baked with cheese is by far one of the great dishes of a Greek summer, when eggplants and tomatoes are both at peak ripeness. It’s one of the great Greek eggplant recipes, too, something akin, say, to a meatless moussaka! This easy, if somewhat time-consuming, dish is a family favorite. Eggplants baked with […]
Vegetarian Stuffed Tomatoes with 2 Greek Cheeses, Basil & Kalamata Olives
Most Greek stuffed tomato recipes call for rice, herbs and/or ground meat, but these Vegetarian Stuffed Tomatoes with 2 Greek Cheeses, Basil & Kalamata Olives bring the idea of this summer classic to a whole new level! It’s fun to experiment with different varieties when making stuffed tomatoes. For this recipe, you want to find […]
Bruschetta with Whipped Feta and Roasted Florina Peppers
Bruschetta with whipped feta and roasted Florina peppers is a delicious and easy meze to make any time of the year. You can grill bell peppers instead of the long, thick-fleshed Florina peppers, which may be hard to find outside of Greece. As for the feta, there are a few things to know about the […]
Cool as a Cucumber Chilled Greek Yogurt Soup
Throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, yogurt is a basic ingredient, the use of which dates back thousands of years. Fermented dairy has always been an important source of nourishment in this part of the world. Some of these soups, such as the Armenian Spas, contain cooked wheat berries and are served hot. Others, like Turkish and […]
Greek Salad with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Feta
This Greek salad with chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers and feta is an evolution of the classic Greek salad, with the addition of chickpeas, which make it more substantial. It’s a great Mediterranean diet recipe and an easy dish for lunch or dinner.
Eggplant Papoutsakia with Bulgur
Eggplant papoutsakia with bulgur, tomatoes and herbs makes for a great vegan stuffed eggplant dish and a light variation on a classic Greek recipe. A lot of people confuse bulgur with cracked wheat. It is cracked wheat, usually Durum, but with a difference. Bulgur is parboiled. That makes it so easy to use; it needs […]
​​Orzo Cucumber Greek Salad
Whenever I want an easy go-to midweek recipe I often turn to pasta, and this orzo cucumber Greek salad is one of my favorites. It’s a great summer dish and can easily be served warm, at room temperature or even chilled.
Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich with Tomatoes and Basil
This grilled mozzarella sandwich with tomatoes and basil attests to how delicious the simple flavors of a Mediterranean summer can be. It's a classic Mediterranean diet recipe and great quick snack. I make a meal of this, using great Greek tomatoes and basil from my garden and serving this classic grilled cheese sandwich with a […]
Greek Salad Gazpacho
This Greek Salad Gazpacho is AWESOME! And it's the perfect example of what the Mediterranean diet is really about: More than anything it’s a road map for how not to waste food! Turning stale, leftover bread into delicious recipes is an age-old tradition that spans the region’s many different cuisines. Crostini, bruschetta, Greek bread-based dips […]
Spinach and Chickpeas Baked with Greek Feta
Spinach and chickpeas baked with Greek feta is a perfect example of a plant-based Greek recipe that speaks the language of the Mediterranean diet. This is one of many Greek vegetarian recipes that are robust, delicious, and really healthy! There’s a generous amount of extra virgin Greek olive oil in this Greek spinach-chickpea recipe, but […]
Summer Vegetable Stew from Ikaria
This Greek recipe for a summer vegetable stew is from Ikaria, the Blue Zone Greek island of longevity. It’s called soufico and in this version, from t he south side of the island, it’s basically all the summer vegetables cooked together in a skillet with extra virgin Greek olive oil and herbs. It’s a classic […]
Fresh Pea Fava with Ouzo and Feta on Toast
This Greek recipe for fresh pea fava with ouzo and feta on toast is fun and nutritious, and it takes its inspiration from classic Greek fava, the yellow split pea puree that’s a favorite Greek meze. Mashed fresh peas taste so grassy and lively and their green color, enhanced with health-giving Greek extra virgin olive […]