Mushroom Souvlaki with Pistachio Pesto

Mushroom Souvlaki With Pistachio Pesto. A recipe by Diane Kochilas

You can use any nut you like, or even seeds, such as roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds, for the pesto. But if you do use pistachios, I highly recommend the amazing Aegina pistachios from my online shop. A word about mushrooms and eating for longevity: Mushrooms have always been a part of the longevity diet […]

“Smashed” Vyssino Smoothie with Kiwi, Spinach, Peaches & Almond Milk

Vyssino Smoothie with kiwi

In the vast majority of recipes in this ongoing collection, I’ve steered clear of refined sugar as an ingredient. But the truth is that some of the most traditional preparations on Ikaria and elsewhere in Greece are the fruits, nuts, and young vegetables preserved in sugar syrup called glyka tou koutaliou. or spoon sweets. Vyssino, […]

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