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17 December 2025
Discover the authentic Greek flavor of marinated feta in extra virgin Greek olive oil, inspired by My Greek Table Season 5: Olive Oil & Longevity. This simple, heart-healthy starter showcases olive oil usage in Greek cooking and highlights why extra virgin olive oil and herbs are staples of Mediterranean diet longevity traditions.
17 December 2025
Indulge mindfully with this Greek chocolate mousse with mastiha and extra virgin olive oil, where the richness of chocolate meets the healthy fats of olive oil — embracing olive oil in Greek cooking and the longevity philosophy of the Mediterranean diet highlighted on My Greek Table Season 5: Olive Oil & Longevity.
17 December 2025
This Black-Eyed Peas with Greens and Fennel (Mavromatika me Maratho) is a foundational dish in the Greek longevity repertoire: humble beans simmered slowly with greens, fennel, tomatoes, and plenty of olive oil until silky and satisfying. It fits beautifully into My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity, and it’s exactly the kind of sustaining, plant-based comfort you want ...
17 December 2025
This Artichoke and Fava Bean Stew with Lemon Sauce (Anginarokoukia Me Derbiye) is the kind of bright, springtime Greek fasting food that proves “abstention” can still be deeply satisfying. From My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity and the episode “Delicious Abstention,” it celebrates two longevity-friendly heroes—artichokes and fava beans—in a gently simmered, olive-oil foundation finished with a silky ...
17 December 2025
This Braised Cauliflower with Olives, Cinnamon & Turmeric is classic Greek ladera-style cooking: vegetables gently braised in olive oil and tomatoes until tender and deeply flavored. Featured in My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity and inspired by the episode “Delicious Abstention” (fasting), this is exactly the kind of plant-based Mediterranean diet dish that feels both comforting and restorative.Cauliflower drinks in the warm spice of cinnamon ...
16 December 2025
This bright and satisfying Dako Salad — featured in My Greek Table Season 5: Flavors of Longevity — layers vine-ripened red and yellow tomatoes, cucumber, capers, olives, and creamy feta over traditional barley rusks (paximadia). It captures the heart-healthy, plant-rich spirit of Greek cooking, embracing whole grains, vibrant vegetables, and extra virgin olive oil, ingredients celebrated for Mediterranean-style longevity and ...
16 December 2025
From the island of Kastelorizo comes Salantourmasi, a delicately fragrant stuffed onion dish rooted in tradition and Mediterranean ingenuity. In this My Greek Table Season 5 Flavors of Longevity interpretation, tender layers of onion cradle a filling of parboiled brown rice, herbs, tomatoes, and warm spices—transforming humble ingredients into a beautifully aromatic, plant-forward dish. This modernized version stays true to ...
16 December 2025
A cherished ritual food in Greece, kolyva traditionally symbolizes remembrance and renewal, made from nourishing whole grains that have sustained Greeks since antiquity. In this modern My Greek Table interpretation from Season 5’s Flavors of Longevity, I reimagine kolyva as a vibrant vegan breakfast—or dessert—superfood bowl, packed with farro, nuts, seeds, raisins, and pomegranate. It’s a delicious celebration of ...
8 December 2025
This colorful Beet and Chickpea Bowl appears in Episode 7 of My Greek Table Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity, and celebrates beans—one of the most important longevity ingredients in the Mediterranean diet and throughout the world’s Blue Zones. Built for convenience without sacrificing nutrition, this bowl uses frozen zucchini–chickpea patties to create a quick, wholesome foundation for a vibrant ...
8 December 2025
This hearty Giant Bean Stew with Eggplant, Tomato & Feta is inspired by a traditional Ikaria recipe from my book The Ikaria Way and appears in Episode 7 of My Greek Table Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity. Beans are one of the most important longevity foods in the Greek diet—especially in Ikaria, one of the world’s famed Blue ...
8 December 2025
Inspired by the classic Greek cumin-scented meatballs, soutzoukakia Smyrneika, these Vegan Santorini Fava “Sausages” in Spicy Cumin–Tomato Sauce celebrate beans—the #1 longevity ingredient in the Mediterranean diet and a daily staple in the Greek Blue Zones. Featured in My Greek Table Season 5: The Flavors of Longevity, this plant-based twist transforms Santorini’s iconic fava into tender, aromatic “sausages” simmered ...
8 December 2025
This Greek Bean Soup Sandwich (Fasolada Sandwich) brings together Greece’s #1 longevity ingredient—beans—with the vibrant flair of modern Athenian street food. Inspired by Episode 7 of My Greek Table Season 5, “The Flavors of Longevity,” and featured in my book Athens: Food, Stories & Love, this recipe transforms the classic Greek bean soup into a hearty, playful sandwich. The ...
