Is there anything more iconically Greek than a great moussaka recipe (Greek eggplant casserole)? When Greek moussaka is made well, it’s one of the world’s greatest dishes. Although it’s time consuming to prepare, you can easily make this in steps over a couple of days, getting the vegetables softened in the oven (store them in […]
I raised my kids on Greek soup recipes and have more than a few up my proverbial sleeve, but this one, for chunky carrot tomato soup perfumed with great spices, is really special. Its simplicity belies its delicious, complex flavor. Soups are a great Mediterranean diet food category and this one, totally vegan and […]
Everyone loves a great and easy egg recipe, and this Spanakopita Frittata with Pine Nuts will up your egg game, for sure! The Greek diet is filled with delicious and easy main course egg recipes. The basic ingredients for spanakopita filling — Greece’s most famous phyllo pie – are incredibly versatile. In this — […]
ALMOND FLOUR NUTRITION: Almond flour can replace wheat flour in almost every recipe and it’s a great alternative for people watching their gluten intake. The vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in almond flour can provide important health benefits. For example, manganese helps the body properly clot blood, allowing it to heal after injuries. Manganese also […]
There’s no end to the good things cauliflower gives our bodies. But did you also know that it is one of the best detox vegetables around? There are many ways to detox but nixing the refined carbohydrates and sugar from our diet is first and foremost. If we focus on adding nutritious vegetables to […]
Shakshuka, a classic egg dish in Middle Eastern cuisine, is also made, by various different names, throughout Greece. Greek recipes, indeed, abound for eggs cooked in greens and/or tomato sauces. They tend to be great examples of satisfying and healthy Mediterranean diet dishes. This one is a particular favorite, created in my Athens kitchen, […]
It’s been my experience that all cooks have their little secrets, ingredients they embrace often to add that something special (and unidentifiable) to a dish. A few of those little secrets come into play in this classic Greek tomato sauce, seasoned with the trio of cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. It’s wonderful with pasta and […]