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19 August 2023
Greek-style eggplants baked with cheese is by far one of the great dishes of a Greek summer, when eggplants and tomatoes are both at peak ripeness. It’s one of the great Greek eggplant recipes, too, something akin, say, to a meatless moussaka! This easy, if somewhat time-consuming, dish is a family favorite. Eggplants baked with cheese is a perfect ...
16 May 2023
Lots of people ask me if I can suggest a weekly Mediterranean diet or Ikarian diet meal plan, and while I don’t have something per se, mostly because I am not a dietician (and therefore think more like a cook), I can certainly offer up a few tips and ideas for adding variety to your weekly recipe roster, all in ...
2 May 2023
Now that we’re fully into spring, I’m starting to spot new produce in farmers’ markets all over Athens. One of my favorites? Artichokes, a veritable star of the Mediterranean diet, and an ingredient that forms the backbone of many great plant-based recipes across Greece.
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.
25 October 2022
Greek sweet potato recipes offer up a range of delicious dishes from salads to desserts. November is nearly here, and it’s time to start thinking of what I want to bring to my Thanksgiving table. My favorite Thanksgiving recipes are always healthy and seasonal, usually plant-based, and, of course, Greek! And these sweet potato recipes fit the bill perfectly (even ...
30 August 2022
Summer is winding down, and for me, it’s interesting to take a look back at the past couple months to see what you guys have been enjoying the most from my website. And there is a fascinating mix! From classic Greek recipes, like grilled octopus, lamb kebab, and gigantes, to modern interpretations of famous Greek dishes, like spanakopita mac and cheese and whole roasted cauliflower. Scroll down for the 10 most popular Greek recipes from my site this summer!
8 August 2022
Eggplants, an integral part of the Greek diet, when fresh out of the garden, can be the perfect blank canvas for all sorts of Mediterranean diet ingredients like onion, garlic, tomato, zucchini, and peppers. The eggplant is one of the most loved vegetables in Greek cuisine, and eggplant Greek recipes for eggplant feature prominently at the Greek table. There are ...
9 November 2019
My Greatest Hits with Winter Squashes & Pumpkin!
I love pumpkin as well as every shape, size and color of all winter squashes for that matter. In Greek cuisine, winter squashes have a special place. Left to grow all summer, they are the last of the warm-weather bounty that Nature provides before the Fall and Winter really set in.
19 August 2019
It’s been my experience that all cooks have their little secrets, ingredients they embrace often to add that something special (and unidentifiable) to a dish. A few of those little secrets come into play in this classic Greek tomato sauce, seasoned with the trio of cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. It’s wonderful with pasta and it is also the basic ...
11 September 2017
CNN – Travel | 5 Greek food blogs you should follow Chef, author and cooking show host Diane Kochilas hails from Ikaria, the Greek island famous for the longevity of its residents. She’s an ambassador of healthy Greek cuisine and features countless Greek recipes on her website ranging from classics such as spanakorizo (Greek spinach rice) and dolmades (vegetarian stuffed grape leaves ...
