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1 May 2022
When it’s strawberry season in the Mediterranean I love to use the fresh fruit in all sorts of ways, from starters and salads to desserts. The combination of fruit and greens is, indeed, a very Mediterranean habit and speaks to the variety and richness of Mediterranean ingredients, especially when they end up together in a salad bowl. So this ...
1 May 2022
The combination of sunny-side up or poached eggs and thick, sour Greek yogurt is unique to the Eastern Mediterranean and one of the most delicious combinations in all Mediterranean cooking. Indeed, eggs, ancient and wholesome, are one of the most important Mediterranean diet ingredients; yogurt, too, is an ancient food and one of the most revered fermented food products ...
28 April 2022
NOTES FOR STUFFED FISH ROLLS One tip for making the excellent fish rolls is to roll up the fillets from the head to the tail end and place them closely together in a baking dish. Looking for the best way to cook delicate or flaky fish? Pan-frying is a great choice as it creates a crispy crust, which is ...
29 March 2022
After a winter that seemed to last for ages, Greece has finally stepped fully into spring, which means the arrival of spring garden vegetables and a whole crop of new Mediterranean diet recipes. Key among them is fresh lettuce, a perfectly crisp addition to so many great Greek recipes!
14 March 2022
Beans are an integral part of the Greek -Mediterranean diet. Here's a look at some favorite recipes and a primer for how to integrate beans into your weekly meal plan.
14 March 2022
Greek salad is a legendary part of the Greek-Mediterranean diet, and there are many Greek salads to speak of, each enjoyed in its season with whatever is fresh. This Greek salad is typically savored in spring, when tender lettuce is at its peak. It’s usually served shredded and dressed with a simple olive oil-lemon vinaigrette. I’ve taken the idea ...
8 March 2022
Tahini and tarama are two of the many superfoods of Greek Lent and they're both surprisingly versatile.
28 February 2022
It's Cheese Fare Week in Greece and cheese pies, aka tyropites, are one of the most beguiling aspects of the Greek kitchen. Pull out the feta and phyllo, and read about the many different regional variations!
25 February 2022
HELPFUL INFO: Chicory greens are among the most nutritionally dense in the world! They’re a great source of niacin, thiamin and zinc, dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate, iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and copper. The list goes on!
25 February 2022
A LITTLE HISTORY: Avgolemono is a Greek sauce made from eggs, lemon, and warm broth. Commonly added to soups for thickening, the sauce is used to dress up everything from roasted vegetables to fish dishes. “Vegan avgolemono” sounds like an oxymoron but it really is something that can be found in Greek cuisine, especially on the island of Crete. ...
24 February 2022
HELPFUL TIP: Did you know that bulgur wheat technically doesn't have to be cooked, but rather soaked, thanks to the grains already being parboiled? Just soaking works very well for fine bulgur wheat. But for medium or coarse the soaking method takes a while, so giving it a simmer and then a soak speeds things up. One of the ...
24 February 2022
About Quinoa: Quinoa, a nutritionally dense superfood, is technically a seed that contains a whopping eight grams of protein per serving (1 cup). It's a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids, something rarely found in plant-based food. And if that wasn't enough, quinoa is high in fiber, rich in vitamins and minerals, and gluten-free. This salad can ...
