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8 August 2015
Rooster is much more delicious than chicken, with dark, almost gamy meat and real texture. This dish is called Kokkoras Krasatos in Greek. I add a twist: a little petimezi, or grape molasses, which lends an almost smokey depth of flavor to this classic Sunday and festive dish. You can find petimezi as well as a range of other carefully curated Greek artisinal ingredients at my ...
7 March 2015
I am so thrilled and honored. IKARIA, my latest book, has been nominated for three awards this year: It’s a nominee for the “Books for a Better Life Award,” by the MS Foundation; it’s been long-listed on the Art of Eating Book of the Year award; and, most recently, IKARIA is up for an IACP award in the International Category . I think this is a sign. People are really interested in living better, simpler lives and ...
2 December 2014
This week, Dialogos Radio is excited to feature an interview with the world-renowned chef, author, and culinary expert Diane Kochilas, as part of the Dialogos Interview Series. Kochilas, who is known as the “Greek Food Guru,” will discuss her latest endeavors, including her new book, “Ikaria: Lessons on Food, Life, and Longevity From the Island Where People Forget to Die,” her cooking classes in Ikaria, ...
2 December 2014
Nuts are a basic ingredient in countless Greek recipes, from Ikaria and from Greece in general. Not too far from our village is a small mountain village called “Karidyes,” or “Walnut Trees.” We have walnut, chestnut and almond trees growing on our property; we pick the feathery blossoms of wild pistachio trees down the road and pickle them to make ...
2 December 2014
Taro root, called kolokasi in Greek, is a staplefood on the island of Ikaria and cooked in ways similar to potatoes.
1 December 2014
I've made this traditional Ikarian dessert in the most elegant restaurant settings in New York City.
3 November 2014
As a vegetarian/pescetarian, Greek food has long appealed to me. Two of my favorite Greek cookbooks are “The Greek Vegetarian” and “Meze, Small Plates to Savor and Share” both by Greek-American cookbook author Diane Kochilas. Kochilas has written nearly 20 books on Greek and Mediterranean cuisine and is a collaborating chef at Molyvos in New York. Her cooking philosophy is ...
3 November 2014
4 June 2014
25 March 2014
Classic Skordalia from my forthcoming book: Ikaria, Lessons in Food, Life & Longevity from the Island Where People Forget to Die (Rodale, Oct. 2014)
24 May 2012
COUNTRY COOKING OF GREECEIS OUT AND THE SCHEDULE FOR GLORIOUS GREEK KITCHEN ON IKARIA ISLAND IS AVAILABLE! Check out my adventurous new book The Country Cooking of Greece filled with great recipes enjoyed not only in the rural background they originate from but in many Greek urban and suburban homes! Be sure to order your copy here ! We also just posted our 2013 COOKING CLASS SCHEDULE for GLORIOUS GREEK ...
