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4 January 2023
QUINOA NUTRITION AND HOW IT ADAPTS TO THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET: Even though quinoa is technically a seed, it is categorized as a whole grain and a good plant protein and fiber source. One cup of cooked quinoa offers about 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. It’s a complete protein, including all nine essential amino acids that ...
4 January 2023
USING EVOO IN COOKING: Extra virgin olive oil is an excellent all-around cooking oil that can be used for baking, roasting, sautéing, pan-frying, or even incorporating into soups for a bit of extra smoothness. It has a high smoke point, it’s rich in heat-stable monounsaturated fats, and high levels of polyphenols and antioxidants.
30 December 2022
STOCK FOR RISOTTO TIPS: A good stock is essential for a good risotto. Its temperature is very important - it should be hot and simmering and kept at this temperature throughout cooking the dish. Most of us will use store-bought stock for risotto, which is fine, but make sure to look for low-sodium stocks and/or broths.
20 December 2022
HEALTH BENEFITS OF RED LENTILS: They are high in fibre and protein, low in fat and calories. They are rich in B vitamins as well as a great source of iron, magnesium and potassium, and zinc.
30 November 2022
RISOTTO TIPS: A good stock is essential for a good risotto. Its temperature is very important -it should be hot and simmering and kept at this temperature throughout cooking the dish. Furthermore, in case your stock is store bought, make sure the stock is low sodium. Get your mise en place ready: chop your onion(s), crush and mince your ...
28 November 2022
When the weather turns cold, I start looking for ways to create delicious, hearty, warming soups with Greek pantry items and classic Greek ingredients. The good news is, it’s easy to do! You might think of Greece as a year-round warm weather destination, but the Mediterranean diet is actually chock-full of many excellent soups that are sure to keep you warm in the coldest weather.
7 November 2022
After visiting a mussel farmer off the coast of Thessaloniki, I fully understood the deliciousness of this otherwise common mollusk. Mussels are amazing! It’s no wonder this classic Northern Greek recipe for mussel pilaf is such an icon of Thessaloniki’s rich food history. And that history, in turn, is the very reason why Greece’s second largest city is its ...
2 November 2022
PERFECT SCRAMBLED EGGS EVERY TIME Two tools will help you consistently prepare the perfect scrambled eggs: a non-stick pack and a rubber spatula. If you’re preparing 2-4 eggs, even a small non-stick pan will work best. Why a rubber spatula and not a metal or wooden spoon? A metal spatula will scratch your non-stick pan, so it’s out of ...
1 November 2022
Greek-inspired Thanksgiving means a lot of things, but mostly it means a great selection of delicious plant-based recipes to choose from!
24 October 2022
Giouvarlakia (sometimes spelled Yiouvarlakia) is a classic Greek comfort food traditionally prepared with ground meat and rice shaped into little balls, cooked in broth, and mixed with avgolemono, the Greek egg-lemon sauce. It’s both a Greek soup and a Greek meatball recipe in one! But in this version, mushrooms and avocado replace the meat and egg, respectively and the ...
