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13 July 2022
ONION TIP: If you want to take the bite out of onions, submerge cut onions into an ice water bath for an hour, then drain and pat dry to use.
12 July 2022
When you imagine a Greek island getaway, what usually comes to mind? Beaches with crystal-clear water, white rocks and sand, those iconic blue domed roofs on cliffsides that descend abruptly into the sea? If so, you’re not alone, and you’re most likely picturing Santorini, one of Greece’s most famous (and breathtakingly beautiful) islands. But besides caldera views that won’t quit ...
4 July 2022
When it comes to produce, the gifts of the Greek earth are about as tasty as it gets. This is extra true when it comes to peaches, one of my favorite summer fruits and a mainstay of the Greek diet, with its emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables.
28 June 2022
In the midst of a sweltering Greek summer, there’s only one dish on my mind: the Greek salad, or horiatiki, a classic Greek recipe that leans on a combination of tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, olives, feta and extra virgin Greek olive oil to create one of the most iconic dishes in the world. It brings together all of the best elements of the Mediterranean, and it’s best paired with a salty seaside and plenty of warm Greek sun.
20 June 2022
WHAT IS GRAVIERA CHEESE? The term Graviera is used for many natural rind hard cheeses and is derived from the Swiss Gruyere, a cow’s milk cheese, which they resemble only in name. There are three Protected Designation of Origin Greek Gravieras: Agrafon, Kritis and Naxou. Graviera Agrafon, made on the Agrafa mountains of Central Greece, has evolved from earlier ...
15 June 2022
In the Greek diet, pasta is often cooked with both proteins such as chicken as well as a whole bevy of seasonal vegetables and fresh or dried Greek herbs. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight meal when you’re looking for something fast and healthy and when you need a little of that one-of-a-kind comfort that only pasta can ...
8 June 2022
PRESSED TOFU KNOW-HOW Press the tofu to firm it up. The easiest way is to layer a plate or pan with some paper towels. Place the tofu on it and cover it with some more paper towels. Place another pan on that and weigh it down with some cans. Leave it for 30 minutes, remove the paper, then use ...
31 May 2022
As far as grilled cheese sandwiches go, the Greek diet is packed with a number of them, and halloumi, a Cypriot cheese, is an excellent choice. It stands up very well to the heat of a grill, without melting into liquid, and provides great, intense, minty flavor and a very satisfying texture. It’s a great Mediterranean diet ingredient, but ...
30 May 2022
Sometimes it is the easiest Greek diet recipes that are the tastiest! This grilled eggplant recipe, drizzled with a simple combination of basic Mediterranean diet ingredients -- tomatoes, fresh herbs (in this case cilantro), extra virgin Greek olive oil and a special fermented honey vinegar--makes a wonderful meze to savor and share with friends. I like to make this ...
27 May 2022
FRESH VS FROZEN OKRA: If using fresh okra, take a paring knife and trim the rim around the top part of the okra, just beneath the stem. Place the okra in a colander and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar. Toss and let stand for about a half hour. Rinse and drain. If using frozen okra, defrost ...
