Leek pie for flavor and health! Cut or chop and onion or leek and you release their cancer- and diabetes-fighting compounds. One of the major phytochemical compounds in onions, leeks and their relatives is allicin, which helps fight cholesterol production and has known antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungus properties. They even have other antioxidant compounds that […]
An easy, delicious Sunday lunch or weeknight dinner. Greek yogurt helps tenderize the chicken. I sweeten up the apricots with some Greek raisins, too. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you’ll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you’ll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.
This easy soup calls for traditional Greek dark, thin-stalked celery, which is very much like Chinese celery. You can use regular American celery, too.
Arguably one of the most iconic Greek dips and sauces, tzatziki is incredibly versatile as a stand-alone dish served with crudite, pita or even rusks, or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps (souvlaki and gyro being the most famous). Look for the olive oil and vinegar that willmake your tzatziki authentic by going to […]
Sweet spring beets and Greek yogurt are a great match.
I can’t get enough of pumpkins in the Fall! The sweetness of this all-American vegetable goes amazingly well with Greek yogurt, Greek honey, Greek olive oil, and Greek kefi! There are a surprising number of pumpkin dishes, sweet and savory, in Greek cooking. You’ll find great single varietal Greek regional honeys on my online store […]
Tabouleh with walnuts, yogurt and herbs is a greek salad recipe that can double as a main-course, for Meatless Mondays and more! Skip the yogurt, and you’ve got a totally vegan dish, too!
“Lazy” Pie from Zagori The notion of a savory pie isn’t limited to the Greek pies that call for phyllo pastry. Indeed, there is a whole range of savory pies that are based on a batter. They typically contain cheese. Some also call for zucchini or onions and herbs. Some call for cornmeal instead of […]
I am not a football kinda gal. I never aspired to being a cheerleader, I went to an urban university where Frisbee throwing was the school sport, and I never really understood why grown men like to maraud one another, all in the name of an oddly shaped ball. But I can appreciate the […]
Great with grilled meats, chicken and fish.