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26 March 2020
Like so many around the world, I’m sheltering from this pandemic at home and cooking simple meals that nourish me and my family, physically and emotionally. I’m visiting my cupboards frequently as we make fewer trips to the store, and I’m reminded of what a powerful culinary tool a well-stocked pantry can be. Today, I wanted to focus on one transformative ingredient, both in terms of flavor and nutrition—olives.
14 October 2011
Greeks say “I ate bread and olives with him,” to denote an act of friendship. The olive branch is the universal symbol of peace. Like no other fruit, the olive is responsible for shaping an entire civilization. Its history is long and illustrious, and the legends surrounding it are rich and splendid. Mostly, though, literature and myth occupy themselves with ...
28 June 2022
In the midst of a sweltering Greek summer, there’s only one dish on my mind: the Greek salad, or horiatiki, a classic Greek recipe that leans on a combination of tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, olives, feta and extra virgin Greek olive oil to create one of the most iconic dishes in the world. It brings together all of the best elements of the Mediterranean, and it’s best paired with a salty seaside and plenty of warm Greek sun.
20 June 2022
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1 June 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 ...
10 May 2022
The Greek diet and Mediterranean diet respectively call for fish as a main source of protein. This Greek recipe for grilled salmon is simple and calls for some of the most basic Mediterranean diet ingredients: olives, tomatoes, herbs, capers and, of course, Greek extra virgin olive oil. You can prepare this dish with salmon fillets or steaks.
3 May 2022
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1 May 2022
Few Greek recipes are as satisfying as a great, warm potato salad, and there are many different versions in the regional cooking of Greece. This one, a combination of Greek traditions and Mediterranean diet deliciousness, with a little Italian finesse worked in, is one of my personal favs. It’s gorgeous, for one, with both red and yellow potatoes. And ...
15 March 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 February 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 ...
