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2 December 2019
Krokos Kozanis, or saffron, has flavored the foods and drinks of Greece forever. The tiny crocus flower from which saffron is harvested grows wild on Greek islands and has been prized since Minoan times. All Greek saffron is now cultivated in the damp, chilly climate of Kozani in Macedonia, Northern Greece. Time-tested and delicious, it's one of the finest saffrons in the world.
23 February 2023
This Greek recipe for leek walnut rice with saffron can be both a main course and a side dish. It is perfumed with all the wonderful flavors of the Greek earth, especially in the saffron, aka krokos Kozanis. Rice is an important ingredient in the Greek diet and is often prepared as a main course, in dishes like spanakorizo ...
10 January 2023
This recipe is inspired by the elegant cooking of LefterisLazarou, Greece’s premiere chef and seafood cuisine master, who is the subject of episode 412 of My Greek Table, season 4. Cabbage dolmades are one of my favorite recipes. They are usually made with a mixture of ground meat and rice. Here, shrimp is the protein used in the filling, ...
13 July 2022
CARNAROLI VS ARBORIO Both carnaroli and arborio are popular Italian medium-grain rice varieties. Carnaroli is considered the best rice for risotto. It has a higher starch content and firmer texture than arborio, which results in a creamier risotto that’s much more difficult to overcook. The grains are also slightly longer and keep their shape better when stirred. However, it’s ...
20 June 2022
ABOUT GREEK SAFFRON: It’s called Krokos Kozanis and it is cultivated in the northern Greek area of Kozani. Greek saffron has been known for its aromatic and therapeutic values since prehistoric times, evinced one of Greece’s most famous archeological finds, the famous fresco of the saffron harvester unearthed at Akrotyri on Santorini. Greeks use saffron as a spice, but ...
1 December 2021
FUN FACT:Quinoa is a very new ingredient in the Greek kitchen and has been embraced for its versatility, healthfulness and ease of use. Quinoa is a great addition to the diet of anyone who wants to cut back on meat. A single cup of cooked quinoa has around 8 grams of protein, which is roughly the same protein content ...
29 February 2020
Mussels are a classic Greek meze, super easy to cook, and a very popular seafood component of the Mediterranean diet. Did you know that mussels have been farmed in Greece since ancient times? There are a few varieties of Greek mussels, mostly cultivated off the coasts of Northern Greece, and typically a little slimmer and smaller than mussels from ...
2 December 2019
The Greek recipe yiouvetsi is a baked pasta dish typically made with orzo and lamb. This version has a twist, with shrimp and the delicious combination of Greek saffron and curry, petimezi and Greek oregano.
31 March 2012
Prassorizo, or leek and rice pilaf, is a classic Greek country dish. I took that basic idea one step further in this recipe, by adding saffron and turmeric to the mixture and transforming it into patties. You can do this with leftover prassorizo, too. It’s wonderful with a simple green salad.
4 March 2024
Discover the secrets of the Ikaria Diet, a unique and health-focused approach to nutrition inspired by the residents of Ikaria Island! And in particular, learn more about the Green Mediterranean diet: this amplifies the basic principles of our eating habits and traditions on my island of Ikaria, entirely cutting out red and processed meats. It means consuming more plant-based foods, ...
