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19 May 2022
HOW TO CHOOSE A GREAT TOMATO: Tomatoes are one of the most vital and versatile vegetables (OK, fruits) to have in the kitchen, but they can also be hard to check for quality. Just because they're are available year-round doesn't mean they're going to be good year-round -- anyone who's ever had a fresh one straight from the honest ...
9 May 2022
NOTE: This is such a beautiful and versatile soup and can be dressed up or down for so many different occasions. You can serve it chilled, too. It’s also chock full of great nutrition since red peppers are one of the best sources of vitamin C, an important antioxidant, in the vegetable world. They’re also a good source of ...
3 May 2022
What is the Mediterranean diet? It’s something I talk about a lot, but how is it possible to nail down exactly what it is? Some might say it consists of specific dishes like Greek salad and hummus, but it’s really much more than a list of recipes.
3 May 2022
HELPFUL TIP: The best way to store radishes is to trim them, wash them and soak them in cold water for a few minutes. Then, layer them between paper towels in a ziplock bag. Remove all the air and chill. They will stay fresh for a few weeks this way.
26 April 2022
When you think of Greek produce, what comes to mind first? Probably tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers – all the basics of a horiatiki, right? Yes, those vegetables are all great, and particularly wonderful when grown from the Greek earth! But there is so much more to the Greek table, especially in springtime, when gardens on the islands start to transform into ...
21 April 2022
USING AQUA FABA IN BECHAMEL Aquafaba is the liquid in a can of chickpeas or made by slow-cooking soaked, dried chickpeas then draining out the liquid. . This starchy liquid is a great binder directly from the can, that’s super handy, as it whips and creates a foam. As a result, aquafaba is able to trap air, giving items ...
15 April 2022
MORE ABOUT THE EGGPLANT: The eggplant is one of the most loved vegetables in Greek cuisine. It’s an ideal partner to quintessential Greek and Mediterranean ingredients like onion, garlic, tomato, zucchini, and peppers. There are many eggplant varieties in Greece, from the light purple, long Tsakonitiki from the Peloponnese to small and large flask-shaped eggplants to prized white ones ...
11 April 2022
Holy Week is right around the corner here in Greece! Holy Week, or as Greeks call it, “Megali Evdomada,” marks the week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, and it also indicates the beginning of the end of the Lenten season . It’s also the last chance to enjoy some of my personal favorite Greek dishes – recipes that showcase some of ...
9 April 2022
NOTE: Did you know that, as it grows in popularity, snapper is increasingly becoming a generic term for white fish? One major benefit of red snapper is that it’s a lean protein choice. The calorie counts are lower when compared with other fish due to its very low fat content. Another favorite way of preparing red snapper is en ...
9 April 2022
NOTE: Some of the top health benefits of salmon are the following. It may support a healthy heart due to its omega-3 fatty acids. It also may support brain function, as its consumption may reduce age-related brain loss and improve memory. In addition, it may be anti-inflammatory, as oiily fish plays an important role in dampening the effects of ...
