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23 January 2023
What could be more versatile than a potato? Greek potato recipes span the gamut of just about every cooking method. Whether baked, boiled, roasted, pan-seared, air-fried or fried (in EVOO!), there are countless ways to cook and enjoy a potato in the Greek diet. And when combined with great Greek and Mediterranean diet ingredients, they become even more enjoyable. Oregano, lemon, extra virgin Greek olive oil - all of these and more work perfectly in potato recipes.
28 May 2025
Looking for a fresh twist on Memorial Day classics? Greek potato salads are the perfect healthy side dish, bursting with Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, Greek yogurt, and vibrant herbs.
5 September 2022
WHY SUNFLOWER MICROGREENS? Sunflower microgreens are among the most complete foods you can add to your diet to improve nutrition and they have a wonderful nutty flavor and a crunchy texture. Like most microgreens, they offer excellent nutritional and medicinal benefits. Furthermore, sunflower microgreens are a substantial source of complete protein, meaning that they contain all building blocks needed ...
20 May 2021
Everyone loves a great potato salad and this Greek recipe for potato salad, which calls for Greek yogurt and extra virgin Greek olive oil, plus plenty of herbs, will change your mind about the old-school classics slathered in mayo! Here’s a healthy alternative that’s a perfect fit for the Mediterranean diet!
8 February 2016
Like many potato lovers, my earliest memories of the humble spud are linked to Sunday family dinners, to a dark, glistening roast that my mother hovered over, matter-of-factly satisfied by the proper, telling smells of garlic and oregano seeping out of our oven, and to a ricer, which to my child’s eyes was as good as a magician’s hat. Out ...
14 March 2013
Potatoes au gratin with Greek cheese are a great idea for the Greek pre-Lenten feast called Cheese Sunday, but for any occasion too.
7 November 2025
Mashed potatoes don’t have to be heavy to be comforting. In this version, I take classic potatoes and give them a Greek, savory-tzatziki twist: whipped cottage cheese for creaminess and protein, Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, lemon, garlic, and a finish of olive oil. The result is a mash that’s fresh, bright, and very Mediterranean — but still cozy ...
5 November 2025
There are recipes that tell a story, and then there are stories that cook themselves into history. Feminist Lamb and Potatoes does both. This slow-cooked dish first appeared in 1887 in The Ladies’ Journal (Efimeris ton Kyrion)—Greece’s first feminist newspaper—founded by Kalliroi Parren, a visionary champion of women’s rights and education. In this recipe, tender lamb simmers slowly in ...
21 August 2025
This Sweet Potato Saganaki with Sausage is a favorite from my book Athens: Food, Stories, Love (St. Martin’s Press), where I explore the evolution of Greek cuisine in today’s Athens. Chefs are reimagining saganaki —traditionally a cheese meze—as a vegetable-driven skillet dish, like this one with sweet potatoes, sausage, leeks, garlic, and Greek oregano. Savory, hearty, and quick, it’s pure modern Mediterranean with classic ...
29 April 2025
A classic Greek vegan stew, Arakas Laderos me Patates brings together the best flavors of spring: sweet peas, creamy potatoes, and aromatic herbs and the hint of tomatoes. This dish is a staple of Mediterranean home cooking-hearty, healthy, and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Serve with crusty bread and feta for a complete meal.
