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22 March 2022
Ancient artichokes are a harbinger of spring in Greece and throughout the Mediterranean. Countless regional recipes abound for cooking them every which way.
12 May 2023
Artichokes are one of the great gifts of a Greek spring, but this Artichoke Feta Risotto, a perfect and delicious example of healthy Greek vegetarian cooking, can be made any time of the year by using good quality frozen artichoke hearts.
2 May 2023
Now that we’re fully into spring, I’m starting to spot new produce in farmers’ markets all over Athens. One of my favorites? Artichokes, a veritable star of the Mediterranean diet, and an ingredient that forms the backbone of many great plant-based recipes across Greece.
14 November 2022
This classic Greek recipe for artichokes belongs in the canons of “astiki” or bourgeois cuisine, a great dish that is both healthy and elegant. When such things were of value, it also showed off the skill of the home cook, almost always the lady of the house. It’s one of the great recipes of the Greek kitchen, and now ...
2 March 2019
Artichoke moussaka is one of several variations on the moussaka theme in the Greek country kitchen. This version is a delicious, meatless rendition, made sweet by the copious amount of caramelized onions that are layered in the pan.
2 May 2023
Artichoke Lore: Artichokes are one of the most ancient and beloved vegetables in the Eastern Mediterranean, and Greeks have been eating them forever, or at least since discovering and embracing their ancestor, the wild cardoon. There are several artichoke varieties grown in Greece, mostly in the Peloponnese and Crete. Try serving this with a bowl of lightly salted Greek ...
25 March 2023
When most people think of Greek chicken recipes, whole roasted chicken with oregano and garlic probably comes to mind. Or maybe a chicken yiouvetsi, with orzo or Greek hilopites (pasta). This Greek recipe for chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, artichokes and Greek feta was born by accident in my kitchen when a few friends popped over unexpectedly. I had ...
2 April 2022
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1 January 2022
DIANE’S PREMIUM RECIPE CLUB VEGAN WITH WIGGLE ROOM MEMBERS ONLY! Want to learn more about how to cook and enjoy pure, natural plant-based foods culled from the best Mediterranean and Greek traditions? Join my premium recipe club, Vegan with Wiggle Room, by Diane, and you’ll receive a weekly roster of delicious, healthy recipes, everything from starters and snacks to main courses ...
15 May 2020
This Greek island recipe, from the Cyclades, specifically Tinos, attests to the creative ways in which Greek cooking evolved, using both local and everyday ingredients to create delicious, regional specialties. This Greek recipe from the island of Tinos calls for artichokes, one of the island’s most prized local cultivations. I’ve adapted it for American cooks and call for frozen ...
