As far as grilled cheese sandwiches go, the Greek diet is packed with a number of them, and halloumi, a Cypriot cheese, is an excellent choice. It stands up very well to the heat of a grill, without melting into liquid, and provides great, intense, minty flavor and a very satisfying texture. It’s a great […]
When it’s strawberry season in the Mediterranean I love to use the fresh fruit in all sorts of ways, from starters and salads to desserts. The combination of fruit and greens is, indeed, a very Mediterranean habit and speaks to the variety and richness of Mediterranean ingredients, especially when they end up together in a […]
The addition of fruit and nuts to savory salads is always welcome on My Greek Table! This salad has lots going on in terms of flavors and textures. Add a piece of grilled chicken breast to it and you’ve got a complete meal!
What is Haloumi Cheese?Haloumi (ha-LOO-mee) is the national cheese of Cyprus but is also popular in Turkey and the Arab world. Haloumi traditionally is made with sheep’s milk, but nowadays is also produced with a combination of sheep’s and cow’s milk. The cheese has two distinct characteristics: its square or rectangular, relatively flat, folded shape […]
Here’s a Greek version of chicken cacciatore, or “tou kinigou” — the hunter’s chicken. A rich, hearty and thick tomato sauce bathes this easy chicken dish, mushrooms stud it but the best of all is the end: cubes of seared haloumi cheese tossed in for good measure. To find the Greek olive oil, Greek balsamic […]
Haloumi is the national cheese of Cyprus but is also popular in Turkey and the Arab world. Haloumi traditionally is made with sheep’s milk, but nowadays is also produced with a combination of sheep’s and cow’s milk. The cheese has two distinct characteristics: its square or rectangular, relatively flat, folded shape and its strong mint […]