I’m finally back from various conferences I attended these past two weeks. The first conference, The Mediterranean Diet and…
October 30, 2017
Yes, olive oil is great for cooking, sautéing, baking and as a dressing for salads, but there a bunch…
November 16, 2016
Egg Dishes, Entree, Gluten free, Ingredients, Mediterranean Recipes
Greek Omelette with Feta Cheese and Fresh Mint
Eggs play such an important role in the Greek diet. As the diet had very little meat, eggs were…
February 12, 2016
Dairy free, Ingredients, Mediterranean Recipes, Mediterranean Vegan Recipes, Savory Pies - Pites, Traditional Greek, Vegetarian Mediterranean Recipes
Easy Greek Olive Oil Homemade Crust – Phyllo
Most home cooks in Greece did not use the store bought thin sheets of phyllo, but they made their…
December 11, 2015
Beans, Dairy free, Gluten free, Ingredients, Mediterranean Recipes, Mediterranean Vegan Recipes, Sides, Traditional Greek, Vegetarian Mediterranean Recipes
Greek Lentil Soup-Fakes
A delicious yet simple lentil dish is a Greek classic all year round. Tender lentils cooked with onion and…
September 9, 2015
Dips and Sauces, Ingredients, Mediterranean Appetizers, Mediterranean Recipes, Traditional Greek, Vegetarian Mediterranean Recipes
Greek Island Parsley-Garlic Dip
Easy and quick is what I need right now. After being sick on and off for several weeks, I’m…
April 1, 2015
Dips and Sauces, Ingredients, Mediterranean Recipes, Mediterranean Salads, Sides, Vegetarian Mediterranean Recipes
Pomegranate Salad Dressing
Pomegranates have a special place in Greek culture, they represent good luck, fertility and prosperity. For the New Year…
November 25, 2014
Ingredients, Mediterranean Recipes, Sides, Vegetable Main Courses, Vegetarian Mediterranean Recipes
Sautéed Zucchini with Walnuts
Sometimes Mediterranean inspired recipes appear in the least likely of places. We were visiting my in-laws and I found…
November 18, 2014
1. You use it for special occasions You may have bought a nice bottle of extra virgin cold pressed…
August 8, 2014
Ingredients, Mediterranean Appetizers, Mediterranean Recipes, Savory Pies - Pites, Sides, Traditional Greek, Vegetarian Mediterranean Recipes
Greek Zucchini and Feta Pie – Kolokithopita
Pites (plural for pita) like this Greek zucchini pie, are what Greeks call their pies that are made with…
June 23, 2014