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7 October 2011
Try this spiced cabbage pilaf from N. Greece for your Thanksgiving table. Great for vegans and vegetarians, even as a main course!
19 March 2024
Blue Zone breakfasts are a big deal, but a typical Blue Zone breakfast, Ikaria included, is about quality over quantity. Healthy choices and local foods rule the table, but regardless of where you live it’s easy to adapt a Blue Zone Mediterranean diet breakfast mentality and choose the right foods to jumpstart your day.
6 December 2023
It’s well-known by now that Ikarians live well. We know how to enjoy things, and find plenty of time in our lives to drink wine, walk, garden, and socialize – overall, just being very much alive! And food plays a major role in giving Ikarians good, long lives. From food stems certain lifestyle choices and even ways of socializing, all of which add up to the Ikarian way of life.
3 October 2023
Here in the Mediterranean, we’re all about a good vegetarian recipe! And luckily, Greece is the place to go to indulge in veggie-forward dishes that are luscious, flavorful, and filling. Greek cuisine boasts an abundance of vegetarian options, ranging from rich stews and subtly seasoned stuffed vegetables to various soups, salads, and pilafs. It might be surprising to associate a ...
11 July 2023
When summer arrives, it’s time for slow eating with friends, seafood served up on tables set right next to the sea, and Greece’s iconic summery slow-drinking beverage: ouzo!
27 December 2022
Usually, people think of meat dishes as the ones that wow, and this is often true – I mean, who wouldn’t be impressed by a saucy lamb dish or a hearty beef stew ? Even plants get their moment in the sun, starring in a variety of dishes that will leave dinner guests starry-eyed. But to me, few Greek recipes are as elegant as fish! Greece’s coastline ...
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 July 2022
What is Brown Rice and How to Cook It? Brown rice is milled for less time than white rice and so retains its bran layers, which are brownish in color, hence the color of the rice. Brown rice is a good source of fiber and has a chewy texture and nut-like earthy flavor. There are four different types of ...
19 May 2022
WILD RICE NUTRITION Contrary to what many people think, wild rice isn’t a rice at all, but the seed of a semi-aquatic grass that is native to North America. Wild rice is low on the glycemic index and, while not a great source of vitamins, it is rich in several minerals, including phosphorous and magnesium. It’s also very versatile ...
15 April 2022
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN-RICE DISHES: Chicken and rice are a classic combo in the Mediterranean kitchen. In the context of the Ikaria Diet Recipe Club, enjoying animal protein at most once a week fits into an overall meal plan. On Ikaria, chicken and rooster are both esteemed meats, and in the traditional diet they were consumed sparingly, on special occasions or ...
