Kale Caesar With Greek Yogurt
Kale is a newcomer to the Greek salad genre, but it’s taken root. Since Greeks enjoy so many vegetables in the brassica (cabbage) family, kale fits right in. This Greek recipe for a Caesar Salad was born of the desire to combine new and ancient ingredients to create something that’s both Greek and contemporary. Mediterranean […]
JACKFRUIT PULLED PORK WITH GREEK YOGURT CABBAGE SLAW
ABOUT JACKFRUIT Jackfruit is a fruit that’s rich in nutrients and fiber, widely grown in places like southeast Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. You can buy jackfruit as a whole fruit, sliced into sections, or packaged—often in cans. Check your local specialty supermarkets or Asian food stores first, as these are the most likely […]
ROAST BEETROOT “SPAGHETTI” WITH CARDAMOM AND SPICED GREEK YOGURT
A LITTLE CARDAMOM LORE Cardamom, native to India, was known to the ancient Greeks and used in making perfume, so highly esteemed was its aroma. That very same aroma informs so much cooking all over the world today – cardamom truly is one of the greatest spices on earth. In many parts of the world […]
Spicy Feta Cheese Dip – Tyrokafteri – with Basil or Cilantro and Lemon
Greek dips are one of the most important aspects of the Greek diet and an important component of the whole Mediterranean diet as well because they represent both seasonal and regional flavors as well as the convivial aspects of the cuisine. A dip is meant to be shared. A Greek dip is by default also […]
CHILLED BEET-TOMATO BORSCHT
BEETROOT NUTRITION: Beets – both the greens and the bulbs – are an important part of the Ikaria diet and an important ingredient in the Greek and Mediterranean diets. The greens are nutritionally comparable to iron-rich spinach but the bulbs are also very healthy, although they contain natural sugars and carbs. Overall, beets are a […]
Overnight Oatmeal with Greek Honey, Bananas, and Chia Seeds
NUTRITIONAL INFO ABOUT OATMEAL: Oats are rich in carbs and fiber, including beta-glucan fiber. This fiber helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, promotes healthy gut bacteria, and increases feelings of fullness. They are also a great source of high-quality protein, with a good balance of essential amino acids. Oats are loaded with important vitamins, […]
Kiwi-banana-coconut-yogurt Parfait
ABOUT COCONUT FLAKESCoconut flakes are long and wide and are a versatile ingredient that can be used either to decorate, top off baked goods, stirred into oatmeal, and sprinkle over dishes for extra flavor and texture. Of course, it’s also an excellent snack! The coconut flesh is peeled and then dehydrated in an oven or […]
Mushroom-lamb Patties With Chopped Tomatoes & Greek Yogurt
MUSHROOMS AS MEATThere’s been a trend these past few years in nutrition and food circles to substitute red meat with mushrooms. While mushrooms don’t have the same amount of protein as meat, nor do they provide comparable amounts of iron, zinc, or vitamin B-12, they do have a meaty flavor, are a good source of […]
Homemade Granola With Almonds, Walnuts, Dried Cherries, Raisins, Prunes and Almonds
About Granola “Granula” was so christened by its inventor, James Caleb Jackson, who first created it in 1863, perhaps modeling it after the Swiss muesli. He named it after the Latin word for grain, granum. His recipe was adapted by John Harvey Kellogg some 13 years later and renamed granola in a twist of marketing […]
Yogurt Cucumber Soup With Walnuts
About Yogurt Soups 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 wheatberries and are served hot. Others, like […]
Zucchini “Cream” Soup
WHY LEMON ZEST? Lemon zest is one of my secret go-to ingredients when I want to perk up the flavor of otherwise mild or subtle dishes. Can you think of another vegetable as mild as zucchini?! Lemon is, in fact, as crucial a flavor enhancer as salt and works pretty much the same way on […]
Spaghetti with Mastiha Greek-Yogurt Chicken & Vegetables
In the Greek diet, pasta is often cooked with both proteins such as chicken as well as a whole bevy of seasonal vegetables and fresh or dried Greek herbs. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight meal when you’re looking for something fast and healthy and when you need a little of that one-of-a-kind comfort […]