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11 September 2023
Ikaria Fresh Bean and Corn Stew is a great between-the-seasons one-pot recipe packed with deliciousness and healthy plant-based ingredients.
7 September 2023
5 September 2023
What do you do when you start feeling a little under the weather? You might reach for some kind of pill or supplement to help boost your immune system, fortifying your defenses and keeping you going through the sniffles or a fever. While these can definitely be effective, I’d like you to consider an alternative: dietary choices that favor certain ...
8 August 2023
Greek cuisine is undeniably characterized by its herbal palette, with herbs taking center stage in most dishes. While warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice do have a place in Greek cooking, it is the abundance and versatility of herbs that truly define the flavors of this culinary tradition. These herbs are used both in fresh and dried forms, ...
24 July 2023
Discover the versatility of Greek honey , which stands out as the ultimate natural sweetener in Greece. Embraced in the Mediterranean diet, this delectable ingredient graces a diverse range of dishes, from desserts and teas to salads and main courses. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Greek honey is a delightful addition to any meal. Beyond its exquisite taste and adaptability, Greek ...
11 July 2023
When summer arrives, it’s time for slow eating with friends, seafood served up on tables set right next to the sea, and Greece’s iconic summery slow-drinking beverage: ouzo!
27 June 2023
Throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, yogurt is a basic ingredient, the use of which dates back thousands of years, and throughout the region, yogurt is enjoyed at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in a variety of interesting, sweet, and savory ways. It’s popular in this part of the world in part because of its cooling abilities, and in combination with ingredients like ...
20 June 2023
Greece is perhaps not best known for breakfast – we’re a nation of coffee drinkers, but not necessarily of breakfast eaters – but there are plenty of great Greek and Mediterranean recipes that involve that classic breakfast ingredient, the egg! While eggs don’t really play a prominent role on the table, as a main ingredient in their own right, they ...
13 June 2023
Greeks just might be born to grill – so, of course, it makes sense to go Greek for Father’s Day! Grilling is everywhere in Greece, no matter where you go, and historically this cooking method has long been a part of the Mediterranean cooking repertoire: evidence of grilling can be found in Greece’s Mycenaean civilization during 1600-1100 B.C. Archaeologists have ...
23 May 2023
One of the greatest parts of dining in Greece is the tradition of meze, also known as tapas, antipasto, merende, and even hors d’oeuvres. They’re small, savory plates of food enjoyed in a convivial atmosphere, and they make up a whole pan-Mediterranean culture: that of sharing food and drink with friends in an unrushed, unharried environment. The word “meze” itself ...
16 May 2023
Lots of people ask me if I can suggest a weekly Mediterranean diet or Ikarian diet meal plan, and while I don’t have something per se, mostly because I am not a dietician (and therefore think more like a cook), I can certainly offer up a few tips and ideas for adding variety to your weekly recipe roster, all in ...
9 May 2023
From desserts to savory salads, even hot off the grill – there are so many mouthwatering ways to enjoy strawberries, especially as we approach June and the start of the season! Here in Greece, as in much of the world, we love a good strawberry recipe beyond simple strawberry jams, and you’ll find this fruit cropping up in a number ...
