Braised Octopus with Olives

12 September 2017

We all know grilled octopus, one of the cliché images of Greek summer, albeit delicious, and a classic on Greek menus all over the world. But the braised octopus dishes of Greece are equally enthralling and this is one of my absolute favorites, sweeted with a little grape molasses and studded with tangy olives. To find some of the artisinal ...

146. Spicy Cuttlefish with Olives and Wild Greens

18 July 2017

Here's a great recipe from season 1, our first episode, the World's Most Famous Olive, dedicated to Greece's number one food export, olives, specifically the Kalamata. Great cook, olive farmer, and film director Manoussos Manousakis opened his home for the shoot. We cooked together and I collected olives with his son, musician Manolis Manoussakis. Enjoy! To find some of the ...

147. Kayianas – Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Olives

18 July 2017

Everyone loves a great scrambled egg dish and Kayianas is just that! A Peloponnese classic, I've added my own little twist with a sprinkling of Kalamata olives in the filling. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here , where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

148. Sauteed Olives & Oranges

18 July 2017

Looking for an easy, elegant show-stopping starter? Try these pan-fried olives and oranges and you'll be pleasantly surprised. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here , where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

149. Arugula-Potato Salad with Green Olives

5 June 2017

Who doesn't love a healthy potato salad, minus mayo, of course? Here's one of my seasonal favorites, which includes purslane, one of the healthiest greens in the world, filled with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here , where you'll discover a host of lovingly ...

150. Rigatoni with Kalamata Olives, Capers, Eggplants and Manouri Cheese

7 November 2016

Whether it's a meatless option or just a quick healthy pasta dish you want, this easy, tangy rigatoni dish, with Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, and eggplant, is great. The mild, buttery Greek cheese, manouri, tames the robust flavor of the olives and capers. You can find many of the ingredients in this recipe online in my shop. Best of all: ...

151. Sweet & Sour Greek Beef Stew with Olives, Lemon, Honey and Raisins

30 October 2016

A simple stew with complex layers of flavor. Try serving with one of Greece's red wines, such as Xynomavro or Agiorgitiko. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here , where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

152. Roasted Fennel with Kalamata Olives, Oranges, Herbs and Feta

31 May 2016

Here's a simple, tangy Greek recipe for roasted fennel. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here , where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

153. Baked Seafood Orzo with Kalamata Olives

17 April 2016

Orzo is one of the most popular Greek pasta shapes. In Greek, it's called kritharaki. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here , where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

154. Greek Salad w/ Spinach, Chick Peas, Blood Oranges, Avocado & Greek Olives

4 April 2016

A wonderful, filling but light salad, that calls for Greek olive and Greek balsamic, which you can shop for here .