Rock or Sea Samphire, called kritamo in Greek, grows wild along the coasts of Ikaria and elsewhere. Pickled, it is a great meze for ouzo.
Ikaria Onion-Wild Fennel Pie with Homemade Phyllo is perfect for Lent, vegetarians and vegans alike, or just for lunch!
WIld fennel is the herb that perfumes the springtime table in Ikaria. Pictured here, the simplest potato - fennel dish, called patatato.
I tried out this recipe for the first time at a friend’s house many years ago. She had served it as part of a Lenten table. It’s not a traditional fasting dish, but it certainly fits the bill. It’s delicious over great bread and can easily be dressed up with a sprinkling of crumbled...
If you're looking for a great, seasonal Mediterranean Diet recipe that makes for the perfect main course vegetable dish, here it is: Greek island style roasted artichokes and potatoes. With a little Greek feta, the dish is even better!
6 servings 227gr (½ lbs) dried navy beans, picked over and rinsed 1 cup extra virgin Greek olive oil 1 ½ cups red onion, finely chopped 1 cup finely chopped celery with leaves or ¾ cup chopped wild celery (sometimes called Chinese celery) with leaves 1 large carrot, chopped ¾ cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded,...
