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26 September 2023
HELPFUL TIP: How to make couscous fluffyYou can toss the uncooked couscous in a drizzle of olive oil before adding the liquid, which coats each grain in oil and helps them stay separate. Alternatively, add a drizzle of oil as you fluff up the grains. Use a fork to fluff the couscous—stirring it with a spoon can make it ...
11 September 2023
Fish soups like this Blue Zone Bouillabaise abound all over the Mediterranean. Fish always figured prominently in the longevity diet of Ikaria, the inspiration for this recipe and a Blue Zone. Olives and olive oil add a special tang and texture to the final soup.
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 ...
29 August 2023
When it comes to crafting the perfect burger, every detail matters, from the quality of the ground meat to the selection of toppings and condiments that you’ll pile atop the patty. In this Greek culinary adventure, we’re taking the beloved American classic, a burger (or as we would call it in Greece, bifteki ), and infusing it with the vibrant (and ...
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 ...
18 July 2023
Is there a better cheese than feta? Salty, slightly sour, earthy, and packed in brine, it’s probably my favorite to include in everything from casseroles to salads and even sandwiches – or just on its own, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano ! It’s what many know as the definitive Greek cheese, and it’s been around in the Balkans, ...
3 July 2023
Summer Cooking and Greek olive oil have a natural sympatico! Greek cooking is all about fruits and vegetables, which grow prolifically in Greece’s sunny, hot climate. And since raw ingredients are so delicious here, Greek cooking focuses on letting their innate quality shine through simple recipes and preparations. Essentially, the idea here is that food should be served as close ...
1 July 2023
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT FETA: Feta is a traditional Greek brine cheese always made with either sheep’s milk or sheep and goat’s milk. It is also a PDP cheese, which stands for Protected Designation of Origin, meaning that real feta can only be made in specific places within Greece. These places are recognized for their long-standing traditions, climatic conditions ...
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 ...
6 June 2023
For me, sustainability in my cooking is something I think about all the time. As much as is possible, I work to make responsible decisions surrounding the food I cook and consume, reducing waste and, ultimately, doing my part to reduce my impact on the planet! I consider it to be my responsibility to my community and to the environment, ...
