Ikaria Fresh Bean and Corn Stew
Ikaria Fresh Bean and Corn Stew is a great between-the-seasons one-pot recipe packed with deliciousness and healthy plant-based ingredients.
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Summer Greens Pasta al Pesto with Aegina Pistachios, Greek Olive Oil & Feta
During Greek summer, on my Greek table, I am always looking for easy, practically no-cook Greek recipes, especially those that are in line with the healthy Ikaria longevity way of eating and living. Greens, garlic, olive oil are all important elements in the Greek-Mediterranean diet. Try this Ikaria longevity and Mediterranean Diet recipe for a […]
Mageirio – Ikarian Vegetable Stew
Mageirio, after the verb, to cook, “mageirevo,” is essentially an all-purpose summer stew, a kind of “throw-everything-in-one-pot,” dish that almost every home cook makes at least once a week, making use of everything that grows in her garden. This and the next recipe offer slight variations on the theme. If amaranth greens are unavailable, you […]
Boiled Greens Salad with Extra-Virgin Greek Olive Oil
This wonderful salad, so simple, is one of the masterpieces of Greek seasonal cuisine. All you need is super fresh sweet greens in season, some beautiful zucchini and excellent Greek extra virgin olive oil, of course, available here.
Amaranth Leaves – aka Vlita
Amaranth, called Vlita in Greek, is one of the traditional Greek foods eaten in summer, when it’s in season. It’s a Mediterranean Diet dream ingredient, filled with amazing nutritional properties.