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1 May 2022
Few Greek recipes are as satisfying as a great, warm potato salad, and there are many different versions in the regional cooking of Greece. This one, a combination of Greek traditions and Mediterranean diet deliciousness, with a little Italian finesse worked in, is one of my personal favs. It’s gorgeous, for one, with both red and yellow potatoes. And ...
15 March 2022
HELPFUL TIP: Pasta using pulses such as lentils, chickpeas and beans to produce an alternative to traditional wheat pasta has more protein, fibre than traditional pasta and is low in fat. Pulse pastas are naturally gluten free, since they use pulse flour instead of wheat flour, however it’s always recommended to check product labels in case it’s a combination ...
15 February 2022
WHITE VS BROWN RICE RIce is one of the staples of the Mediterranean and is grown in various regions around the Mediterranean basin. Brown rice is a whole grain that contains the bran and germ, which provide fiber and several vitamins and minerals. White rice is a refined grain that has had these parts removed, making it softer, faster-cooking, ...
21 January 2022
HELPFUL TIP: How to make couscous fluffyYou can toss the uncooked couscous in a drizzle of olive oil before adding the liquid, which coats each grain in oil and helps them stay separate. Alternatively, add a drizzle of oil as you fluff up the grains. Use a fork to fluff the couscous—stirring it with a spoon can make it ...
3 November 2021
FUN FACT: The darker the vinegar, the more antioxidants it is likely to contain, and we all know by now that antioxidants and anti-aging go hand in hand!
31 December 2020
Orzo, called kritharaki in Greece, is the stuff of comfort food and often baked with tomatoey chicken and/or lamb. This Greek recipe for orzo pilaf is a vegetarian’s dream, packed with healthful vegetables and a great example of green Mediterranean diet cooking. The halloumi cheese adds a special twist.
29 September 2020
Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that incite either ire or awe. I choose the latter and I hope this Greek recipe for cauliflower stew will convince you that there’s more to this cruciferous vegetable than meets the eye. Cauliflower contains all sorts of good nutrients, from a hefty dose of vitamins A and C to potassium, phosphorous and ...
29 September 2020
This easy Greek recipe for pasta is a great weeknight fast meal. Kalamata olives, Santorini capers, and great extra virgin Greek olive oil make this even more delicious.
30 July 2020
Pasta pies, a fun Greek recipe category, come in many shapes and sizes, and are filled with everything from aromatic ground meat to seafood and vegetables. The most classic, one could say, is traditional Greek pastitsio. This Greek recipe for baked pasta is an easy weekend treat that young and old will love and vegetarians will adore!
29 May 2019
This is not a salad my grandmother would have ever dreamed of making! Arugula, called roka in Greek, is a favorite leafy green and is especially pungent and peppery when cultivated in the sunny dry climate that is Greece. This recipe is adapted from my latest book, My Greek Table, Authentic Flavors and Modern Home Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours .
