The Mediterranean way
Imagine a platter of fragrant, vibrant Greek yellow rice gracing your dinner table. A dish that isn’t only impressive to look at and delicious but also carries a rich history within its grains. A culinary gem from the Greeks of Smyrna bursting with flavors and textures, aromatic spices, sweet currants, and the subtle crunch of pine nuts. Discover the story behind this rice recipe and why it should be a cherished classic on dinner and festive tables….
Greek lettuce salad, Maroulosalata in Greek, is the king of Mediterranean salads because it embodies the essence of the Mediterranean way of eating: Freshness, wholesomeness, and balance. This delightful salad showcases the harmony of crisp lettuce, aromatic dill, and a simple tangy dressing, making it the perfect side for any meal all year round.
This luscious Mediterranean ham and cheese frittata is perfect for a delightful all-day meal. With a combination of ham, cheese, eggs, and vegetables, this one-skillet meal is not only satisfying but also an excellent option for meal prepping.
Oven-baked chicken thighs with mixed vegetables are a top pick for dinner! It’s the dinner that looks impressive but you need almost zero time to put it together and then it is just waiting time. Enjoy a casual and homey meal featuring succulent chicken, tender vegetables, and full Mediterranean flavors pan sauce.
I am sure you enjoy a steamy chicken soup on cold winter days but maybe, just maybe, it is the same boring taste, more or less, every single time. It’s time for a change, a new recipe, a new flavor approach to that glorious soup. I’ve got the right recipe for you: Greek lemon chicken…
Should I play it cool or just scream “Long live pumpkin season”? You are definitely going to scream from pleasure when you take a bite from this Greek fried pumpkin, called “kolokytha savore” in Greece. Slices of pumpkin (or your preferred winter squash) coated with flour (or cornstarch) and shallow-fried until they achieve the perfect…
Picture this: the sun-kissed sweetness of plump tomatoes combined with the rustic crunch of iconic Cretan rusks, golden olive oil, tangy feta cheese, and olives. Elegant in its simplicity, this dakos salad is a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of the season. As you taste this delightful traditional Cretan salad, let the memories of…
Step back in time with me as we discover a long-forgotten Greek recipe. Because this vegan eggplant casserole is unique and celebrates the essence of the Mediterranean Greek way of eating. As we taste the exquisite blend of juicy eggplants and aromatic garlic, not only do we enjoy amazing flavors but we also ensure that…
Take a look at the photo. What is this? Is it a pizza, is it a pie, a focaccia, or a flatbread? What the heck is it? Allow me to enlighten you, my friends! It is called Ladenia or Ladopita (lado=olive oil + pita=pie) and it is a traditional Greek Vegan Olive Oil Flatbread coming…