Ikaria Fresh Bean and Corn Stew
Ikaria Fresh Bean and Corn Stew is a great between-the-seasons one-pot recipe packed with deliciousness and healthy plant-based ingredients.
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Summer Greens Pasta al Pesto with Aegina Pistachios, Greek Olive Oil & Feta
During Greek summer, on my Greek table, I am always looking for easy, practically no-cook Greek recipes, especially those that are in line with the healthy Ikaria longevity way of eating and living. Greens, garlic, olive oil are all important elements in the Greek-Mediterranean diet. Try this Ikaria longevity and Mediterranean Diet recipe for a […]
Mageirio – Ikarian Vegetable Stew
Mageirio, after the verb, to cook, “mageirevo,” is essentially an all-purpose summer stew, a kind of “throw-everything-in-one-pot,” dish that almost every home cook makes at least once a week, making use of everything that grows in her garden. This and the next recipe offer slight variations on the theme. If amaranth greens are unavailable, you […]
Amaranth Leaves – aka Vlita
Amaranth, called Vlita in Greek, is one of the traditional Greek foods eaten in summer, when it’s in season. It’s a Mediterranean Diet dream ingredient, filled with amazing nutritional properties.