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22 August 2025
Discover the wholesome flavors of the Mediterranean with this Greek Trahana Breakfast Bowl, a nourishing, traditional Greek breakfast recipe using trahana—a time-honored staple of Greek cuisine and longevity nutrition. Adapted from my cookbook, Athens: Food, Stories, Love, this vibrant breakfast bowl blends creamy trahana with dried figs, apricots, almonds, Greek pine honey, and a touch of mint. It’s inspired ...
22 August 2025
In Greece, no mezze table is complete without dips and spreads that bring together simple ingredients with bold Mediterranean flavors. Among them, Taramosalata—the iconic Greek fish roe dip—is perhaps the most beloved. Traditionally made with cod roe, olive oil, lemon juice, and either bread or potato, taramosalata offers a creamy, tangy burst of the sea that has graced Greek ...
28 May 2025
Looking for a fresh twist on Memorial Day classics? Greek potato salads are the perfect healthy side dish, bursting with Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, Greek yogurt, and vibrant herbs.
15 May 2025
As spring arrives in Greece, I always look forward to the wild asparagus that pops up in certain spots across Ikaria. Many people don’t immediately associate asparagus with Greek cooking, but in fact, it grows wild all over Greece and has been cherished here since ancient times. Theophrastus even wrote that asparagus was a delicacy of the gods, and foraging ...
1 May 2025
Happy Mediterranean Diet Month! There’s no better time to celebrate the vibrant flavors and healthful traditions of the Mediterranean table. In today’s newsletter, I’m excited to share a selection of 30-minute recipes that showcase the best of the season’s spring vegetables-quick, nourishing, and delicious meals you can enjoy any day of the week. At the heart of the Mediterranean diet ...
14 January 2025
Are you looking for a nutritious and flavorful way to eat? The Mediterranean diet is widely recognized as one of the healthiest eating patterns, promoting heart health, weight management, and overall well-being. In this comprehensive 7-day Mediterranean diet meal plan, we’ll explore delicious recipes and easy Mediterranean diet ideas that will help you embrace this lifestyle. As someone who has ...
12 March 2024
The concept of using ground nuts, especially walnuts, to help thicken a sauce is rooted in some of the regional Lenten traditions of Greece. It was a brilliant way for cooks to mimic the texture of, say, ground meat, during periods of fasting, and to provide important nutrition. (read more on Notes below)
4 March 2024
Discover the secrets of the Ikaria Diet, a unique and health-focused approach to nutrition inspired by the residents of Ikaria Island! And in particular, learn more about the Green Mediterranean diet: this amplifies the basic principles of our eating habits and traditions on my island of Ikaria, entirely cutting out red and processed meats. It means consuming more plant-based foods, ...
26 February 2024
What is the typical Ikaria diet breakfast and how can you adapt it to your lifestyle regardless of where you live? Typical Ikaria diet breakfast options will help you start your day right with easy choices that are delicious and nutritious. In the Blue Zone Greek island of Ikaria, breakfast tends to be light but nutritious. It is considered ...
6 February 2024
The Ikaria Diet Pantry: Adapted from my latest book, The Ikaria Way , St. Martin’s Press, March 2024. Beans and legumes are among the most important ingredients to have on hand if you want to build an Ikaria diet pantry. The Ikaria diet pantry is something you can create no matter where you are because beans and legumes are among the world’s most ...
22 December 2023
Stop worrying! That's the best Ikarian Longevity resolution for 2024. And a few foods can help you achieve that.
19 December 2023
You’ve been cooking some great recipes this year – many of my household’s favorites made the cut, from classic Greek recipes, like grilled octopus and gigantes, to modern interpretations of famous Greek dishes, like vegan moussaka and whole roasted cauliflower. Scroll down for the 10 most popular Greek recipes from my site this year
