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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 ...
1 May 2023
In the vast majority of recipes in this ongoing collection, I’ve steered clear of refined sugar as an ingredient. But the truth is that some of the most traditional preparations on Ikaria and elsewhere in Greece are the fruits, nuts, and young vegetables preserved in sugar syrup called glyka tou koutaliou. or spoon sweets. Vyssino, which is the name ...
18 April 2023
In Greece, Easter typically ushers in the first inklings of a summer mood (and, usually, the first whiffs of summer weather), which means that weekends turn into expeditions to search out the best beaches and fish tavernas situated along the coasts. A deep dive into blue waters, followed by a decadent and delicious Greek fish recipe – this is what ...
29 March 2023
I raised my kids on Greek soup recipes and have more than a few up my proverbial sleeve, but this one, for chunky carrot tomato soup perfumed with great spices, is really special. Its simplicity belies its delicious, complex flavor. Soups are a great Mediterranean diet food category and this one, totally vegan and so satisfying, is one more ...
7 March 2023
Is there a better cheese than feta? Salty, slightly sour, earthy, and packed in brine, it’s probably my favorite to include in everything from casseroles to salads and even sandwiches - or just on its own, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano! And my site is filled with recipes that incorporate this great Greek cheese. This blog post features some of them, inspired by My Greek Table sponsor Dodoni Feta.
28 February 2023
So by now, you probably know all about the Mediterranean Diet. It’s something I’ve talked about…well, pretty much every chance I get! This diet is about certain types of recipes, of course, but crucially, it’s also a mindset that can help you consume healthier foods that are good for your body and mind.
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.
10 January 2023
Giant beans make the perfect base for a Greek salad that aims to be both light and filling. Giant beans are called gigantes in Greek. This salad has all the important Mediterranean diet ingredients you need, from plant-based protein like beans, to delicious colors and flavors from the fresh vegetables, to olive, capers, and of course extra virgin Greek ...
5 January 2023
When it’s soup season, I often turn to the cruciferous vegetables and this creamy broccoli soup with Greek yogurt, ouzo, ginger, and pumpkin seeds is easy, delicious and dazzling. There are dozens of Greek soup recipes beyond avgolemono, both classic and traditional as well as more contemporary like this one. Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables we can ...
4 January 2023
USING EVOO IN COOKING: Extra virgin olive oil is an excellent all-around cooking oil that can be used for baking, roasting, sautéing, pan-frying, or even incorporating into soups for a bit of extra smoothness. It has a high smoke point, it’s rich in heat-stable monounsaturated fats, and high levels of polyphenols and antioxidants.
