Greek Figs in a Blanket
Who needs pigs in a blanket when you can have figs in a blanket!? Here’s a great holiday or festive dish, perfect to serve when company arrives. Try it with the delicious succulent dried figs from northern Evia, available here.
Last-Minute Feta Dishes for Thanksgiving
Feta, the briny, creamy, tangy national cheese of Greece, has the power to transform every table because of its universal appeal. Check out my latest blog post on last-minute feta recipes for Thanksgiving. Sure, in a wedge of feta, there is the whole of Greek agricultural history: an ancient shepherd’s cheese born of the mountainous regions of Greece (80% of the country is mountains), preserved in the one of the oldest way known to man, in salt.
Warm Gigantes Salad with Pumpkin-Pistachio Pesto
I am always looking out for new ways to serve Greece’s favorite beans, so love to serve classic Greek giant beans, aka gigantes (GHEE-ghan-des), grown in Feneos, in the western highlands of the Peloponnese, in a dish that echoes my Greek-American heritage, with pumpkin-pistachio–feta pesto. And, yes, those are Greek pistachios and they’re pretty amazing!
Baked Feta-Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
I don’t know about you, but for me, mashed potatoes are one of the biggest sources of stress on Thanksgiving Day. You’ve got to make them fresh and serve them hot in order for them to be the absolute best. I’ve come to love my Greek recipe for baking them, which enables me to make […]
Lemony Greek Noodles with Prawns, Leeks & Retsina
Here’s a simple Greek recipe for a traditional Greek pasta called hilopites, a kind of flat noodle. The sauce that accompanies it is easy to make and is inspired by the Greek recipe for shrimp saganaki. This easy Greek seafood recipe is great for a quick midweek meal. Sip one of the many Greek whites […]
Spanakopita Gnudi
Here is a hybrid Greek recipe with a few Italian influences! Spanakopita, an all-time classic Greek recipe, is the inspiration for this dish, but transformed into something entirely different, buoyant gnudi, in a nod to one of the Mediterranean’s greatest comfort foods. Viva, Greek-Italian friendship!
Greek Salad with Rusks, Roasted Grapes, Aegina Pistachios & Arugula
This Greek salad is not your typical tomato-feta combo, but a great seasonal alternative using pungent fresh arugula and roasted grapes. The addition of the ancient grain rusks, Aegina pistachios and a bit of cheese make this a winner for all seasons. Enjoy!
Ikaria Longevity Greek Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Arugula
Sweet potatoes played a special role in the Ikaria longevity diet and are a great ingredient for anyone interested in healthy Mediterranean Diet recipes. They were grown traditionally on the south side of the island and eaten as a humble dessert! But they were also a choice tuber for seasonal Greek salads, as in this […]
Avocado Hummus Toast With Feta & Eggs
Here is one of those Greek-inspired snacks that doubles as a quick meal and can be made in a matter of minutes. One of my go-to ingredients in making snacks in the spirit of avocado toast is actually a spread of lemon hummus produced by My Greek Table sponsor Esti Foods. It's delicious and makes […]
Grilled Corn & Potato Greek Salad with Purslane & Cherry Tomatoes
This colorful Greek salad is hearty and healthy, especially with the addition of purslane, one of the world’s most nutritious wild greens. You probably have it growing in your backyard but don’t know it! Try sprinkling a little Greek feta on top for fun!
Ikaria Longevity Zucchini Patties, with Greek Oregano & Mint
In the summer gardens of Ikaria, the island of longevity, zucchini prevails! This local Ikaria recipe for zucchini fritters is one of the most popular Greek summer recipes on the island. Serve it with Greek yogurt or tzatziki, and sip a little Greek ouzo for pleasure, too!
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 […]