Vegetarianism and the Mediterranean Diet: Key Ingredients and Techniques

37. Vegetarianism and the Mediterranean Diet: Key Ingredients and Techniques

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 ...

38. Mushroom Vegetable Soup with Wild Rice and Herbs

1 October 2023

ABOUT WILD RICE - NUTRITION: Wild rice is a nutrient-rich food and contains manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc. It’s also gluten-free and has more protein than regular rice. SOAKING VS NOT SOAKING: Soaking wild rice is beneficial but unnecessary. It’s usually done to reduce the cooking time; however, it doesn’t affect the texture of the finished product.

39. Ikaria Fresh Bean and Corn Stew

11 September 2023

Ikaria Fresh Bean and Corn Stew is a great between-the-seasons one-pot recipe packed with deliciousness and healthy plant-based ingredients.

40. Spicy Black-Eyed Peas and Collards or Kale and Herring Pikantika Mavromatika me Lahanides kai Renga

7 September 2023

41. 7 Immune-Boosting Greek Recipes You Need to Try Today

5 September 2023

What do you do when you start feeling a little under the weather? You might reach for some kind of pill or supplement to help boost your immune system, fortifying your defenses and keeping you going through the sniffles or a fever. While these can definitely be effective, I’d like you to consider an alternative: dietary choices that favor certain ...

42. Essential Herbs in Greek Cooking: From Oregano to Dill

8 August 2023

Greek cuisine is undeniably characterized by its herbal palette, with herbs taking center stage in most dishes. While warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice do have a place in Greek cooking, it is the abundance and versatility of herbs that truly define the flavors of this culinary tradition. These herbs are used both in fresh and dried forms, ...

43. Sweet and Savory: Greek Honey in Culinary Delights

24 July 2023

Discover the versatility of Greek honey , which stands out as the ultimate natural sweetener in Greece. Embraced in the Mediterranean diet, this delectable ingredient graces a diverse range of dishes, from desserts and teas to salads and main courses. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Greek honey is a delightful addition to any meal. Beyond its exquisite taste and adaptability, Greek ...

44. Ouzo 101: How to Enjoy the Ultimate Greek Summer Quaff

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!

45. Cool Off this Summer with These Delicious Greek Yogurt Recipes

27 June 2023

Throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, yogurt is a basic ingredient, the use of which dates back thousands of years, and throughout the region, yogurt is enjoyed at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in a variety of interesting, sweet, and savory ways. It’s popular in this part of the world in part because of its cooling abilities, and in combination with ingredients like ...

46. Eight Great Greek Egg Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner!

20 June 2023

Greece is perhaps not best known for breakfast – we’re a nation of coffee drinkers, but not necessarily of breakfast eaters – but there are plenty of great Greek and Mediterranean recipes that involve that classic breakfast ingredient, the egg! While eggs don’t really play a prominent role on the table, as a main ingredient in their own right, they ...