Feta Pesto Eggs

These Feta Pesto Eggs are a great option for a high-protein breakfast, brunch, or quick dinner—and they make for a comforting recipe, too! Grind almonds garlic together. Add basil feta olive oil and black pepper. Puree to a smooth paste.Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet and spread and warm the pest. Break your eggs […]
Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich with Tomatoes and Basil

This grilled mozzarella sandwich with tomatoes and basil attests to how delicious the simple flavors of a Mediterranean summer can be. It's a classic Mediterranean diet recipe and great quick snack. I make a meal of this, using great Greek tomatoes and basil from my garden and serving this classic grilled cheese sandwich with a […]
PESTO-SPINACH TOFU SANDWICH WITH MULTIGRAIN BREAD

TOFU 101 Tofu or bean curd or soybean curd is produced from condensed soy milk through a process similar to cheese making. There are five types of tofu: silken, regular, firm, extra-firm and super-firm. Silken is the softest type of tofu that has a similar texture to a young white cheese. Firm tofu is closer […]
Mushroom Souvlaki with Pistachio Pesto

You can use any nut you like, or even seeds, such as roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds, for the pesto. But if you do use pistachios, I highly recommend the amazing Aegina pistachios from my online shop. A word about mushrooms and eating for longevity: Mushrooms have always been a part of the longevity diet […]
Sheet Pan Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Kale with Vegan Basil Pesto

How to Choose Sweet Potatoes: Choose fresh sweet potatoes that are heavy for their size, hard, smooth, and free of bruises. Watch out for shriveled skin, dark spots, or indentations, as these are common signs of decay. Cleaning Sweet Potatoes: Before using, scrub sweet potatoes with a produce brush while rinsing under cool water. Cut […]
Giant Beans with Grape Leaf Pesto

One of my favorite recipes from Season 1 of My Greek Table. You can make a Greek-inspired pesto with grape leaves and feta, and think of this traditional product well beyond its most famous dish, dolmades! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where […]
Parsley Caper Pesto from Syros

Two great, easy, healthy Greek-island snacks to settle in with for the World Cup Finale and for any occasion or get together with friends!