Recipes

Vegetarian

Pan-fried olives

Dec 16, 2017

Simple can be so beautiful. In my Greek home, a warm plate of PAN-FRIED OLIVES resembles a work of art. You can prepare it with any combination of the olives you see here, by adding your own favorites…

Horiatiki Salata (Greek Village Salad)

Aug 3, 2017

Sharing a horiatiki salata (Greek village salad) recipe seems unnecessary because it’s a pretty straightforward dish. But as easy as it is to drizzle olive oil over chopped vegetables, there are still necessary steps and dos and don’ts of this salad that you may not...

Greek Orzo Salad

Jul 27, 2017

There’s nothing more refreshing than the Greek village salad: crisp cucumbers, tasty tomatoes, colorful peppers, chopped onions, and Kalamata olives, all drizzled with olive oil, then topped with oregano and feta cheese. With the same ingredients (and any add-ons you...

Melitzanosalata (Eggplant Salad)

Apr 25, 2017

There are a few things you should know about melitzanosalata. First, it’s a mouthful to pronounce, as I’m sure you’ve already noticed. (It’s pronounced meh-lee-tza-no-sah-LAH-ta). Second, although melitzanosalata translates into “eggplant salad” it can also pass as a...

Fava (Yellow Split Pea Puree)

Apr 11, 2017

Santorini is known as the beautiful Greek island with white-washed homes, marbled streets, blue domes and dazzling views. Situated perfectly in the Aegean Sea, it boasts some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the world. Santorini is a must visit. Besides the...