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7 November 2023
If you love Greek food and Greek recipes, there are a few dishes you absolutely must check off on your Greek cooking bucket list. They feature plenty of interesting ingredients, like tarama, the tiny fish eggs that are whipped into a rich and salty dip, Greek feta, extra virgin Greek olive oil and more. Greek Recipes for Savory Pies and Homemade Phyllo These classic and ...
31 October 2023
When you let feta into your kitchen and cooking, everything tastes better! Greek feta is a great ingredient for preparing Mediterranean diet recipes and is a mainstay in countless specifically Greek recipes. Salty, slightly sour, earthy, and packed in brine, it’s probably my favorite to include in everything from casseroles to salads and even sandwiches – or just on its own, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano!
29 August 2023
When it comes to crafting the perfect burger, every detail matters, from the quality of the ground meat to the selection of toppings and condiments that you’ll pile atop the patty. In this Greek culinary adventure, we’re taking the beloved American classic, a burger (or as we would call it in Greece, bifteki ), and infusing it with the vibrant (and ...
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, ...
18 July 2023
Is there a better cheese than feta? Salty, slightly sour, earthy, and packed in brine, it’s probably my favorite to include in everything from casseroles to salads and even sandwiches – or just on its own, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano ! It’s what many know as the definitive Greek cheese, and it’s been around in the Balkans, ...
14 July 2023
Eggplant papoutsakia with bulgur, tomatoes and herbs makes for a great vegan stuffed eggplant dish and a light variation on a classic Greek recipe. A lot of people confuse bulgur with cracked wheat. It is cracked wheat, usually Durum, but with a difference. Bulgur is parboiled. That makes it so easy to use; it needs much less cooking time. ...
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 ...
6 June 2023
For me, sustainability in my cooking is something I think about all the time. As much as is possible, I work to make responsible decisions surrounding the food I cook and consume, reducing waste and, ultimately, doing my part to reduce my impact on the planet! I consider it to be my responsibility to my community and to the environment, ...
23 May 2023
One of the greatest parts of dining in Greece is the tradition of meze, also known as tapas, antipasto, merende, and even hors d’oeuvres. They’re small, savory plates of food enjoyed in a convivial atmosphere, and they make up a whole pan-Mediterranean culture: that of sharing food and drink with friends in an unrushed, unharried environment. The word “meze” itself ...
16 May 2023
Lots of people ask me if I can suggest a weekly Mediterranean diet or Ikarian diet meal plan, and while I don’t have something per se, mostly because I am not a dietician (and therefore think more like a cook), I can certainly offer up a few tips and ideas for adding variety to your weekly recipe roster, all in ...
