SPIRULINA BLUEBERRY SPINACH SMOOTHIE
WHAT IS SPIRULINA? Spirulina, produced from a kind of algae, has been a superfood for centuries and was known to the Aztecs long before the Spaniards invaded Mexico. It boasts a surprisingly dense list of nutrients. It’s one of the best non-animal based sources of protein, making it a good nutritional boost for vegans and […]
Avocado Ice Cream with Aegina Pistachio and Greek Honey
I hope this avocado ice cream with Aegina pistachios and Greek honey qualifies as a healthy ice cream recipe! The creaminess of ripe avocados means that we can add less milk and cream. I use Greek honey, which is packed with antioxidants and minerals, instead of sugar in this recipe. It’s an indulgence for sure, […]
Lentil Tabbouleh with Crumbled Eggs
FUN FACT: Lentil soup is the most traditional way in the Greek kitchen to cook this ancient pulse. But even the humble lentil has evolved and is now used in more sophisticated dishes, playing off tradition but totally modern, too. This easy salad is one example.
Green Pea Quiche
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN FETA: For one it should be Greek! Feta is a protected designation of origin cheese allowed by EU law to be produced only in Greece, where it is a traditional dairy product. American “feta” is made with cow’s milk and sometimes with goat’s milk, and is generally salty and coarse. […]
Creamy Orzo Casserole With Vegetables
FUN FACT: Onions are a really important ingredient in the Greek-Mediterranean diet and in the longevity foods of Ikarians and other denizens of the Blue Zones. They’re rich in plant compounds and antioxidants, and they make everything taste better, too! There are a few differences in taste and nutritional components among onions. Colorful varieties, such […]
Lentil Tabbouleh With Crumbled Nuts
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Cheese Week, or Tyrini, ushers in Lent
Learn about Greek cheese week, called Tyrini, which is the week before Lent begins.
Vasilopita or Tsoureki French Toast
Tsoureki and Vasilopita, Greek Easter and New Year’s breads respectively, make great French toast. Both these breads are similar to Challah in that they are fluffy and contain a lot of eggs. If you’re looking for a celebratory breakfast or just a great recipe for flavorful French toast, you’ll want to try this Greek recipe. Make sure to drizzle Greek honey over the top!
Saltcod Brandade from Santorini
Try something new for March 25th, the day Greeks eat saltcod. This traditional dish from Santorini is one of the most unusual regional recipes for saltcod.
Ladotyri…Cheese Island Cheese Preserved in Olive Oil
Ladotyri is one of many unique regional Greek cheeses.
Country Cooking of Greece in the NYT again!
Martha Rose Shulman, the renowned Healthy Recipes columnist for the NYT, adapted Diane’s Winter Tomato Soup from the Country Cooking of Greece in the NYT, March 5th, 2013. Check it out!
Mediterranean Diet Greek Style: A Northern Greek Spinach-Potato Stew
Bonamatsi This dish is the whole Mediterranean in a pot. It’s a classic village dish, homey and healthy. In the original version there is typically no nutmeg and no lemon garnish, but both add depth and balance to the final dish. It is a traditional dish from Halkidiki in Northern Greece. It’s perfect for meatless […]