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19 December 2023
You’ve been cooking some great recipes this year – many of my household’s favorites made the cut, from classic Greek recipes, like grilled octopus and gigantes, to modern interpretations of famous Greek dishes, like vegan moussaka and whole roasted cauliflower. Scroll down for the 10 most popular Greek recipes from my site this year
27 November 2023
If you want to raise your bean bar, the BEST Gigantes Recipe (Greek Giant Beans Casserole) is definitely the way to do it! Greek giant beans, or gigantes, pronounced GHEE-ghan-des, are hearty and versatile. This is one of our favorite Greek family recipes for them, sweetened with just a little Greek honey from the island of Ikaria.WATCH me make ...
30 August 2022
Summer is winding down, and for me, it’s interesting to take a look back at the past couple months to see what you guys have been enjoying the most from my website. And there is a fascinating mix! From classic Greek recipes, like grilled octopus, lamb kebab, and gigantes, to modern interpretations of famous Greek dishes, like spanakopita mac and cheese and whole roasted cauliflower. Scroll down for the 10 most popular Greek recipes from my site this summer!
15 May 2020
Giant beans, aka gigantes (GHEE-ghan-tez), are a classic Greek ingredient and popular in Greek recipes from every part of the country. This Greek bean recipe is inspired by the delicious traditions of Messinia, in the Peloponnese, where beans and greens are often cooked together with a generous amount of local extra virgin Greek olive oil, in healthy Greek recipes ...
14 November 2019
I am always looking out for new ways to serve Greece’s favorite beans, so love to serve classic Greek giant beans, aka gigantes (GHEE-ghan-des), grown in Feneos, in the western highlands of the Peloponnese, in a dish that echoes my Greek-American heritage, with pumpkin-pistachio–feta pesto. And, yes, those are Greek pistachios and they’re pretty amazing!
12 January 2019
There are so many great recipes all over Greece for braised or baked giant beans, called gigantes. These butter, comforting beans marry well with everything from tomatoes to feta and spinach. This recipe is one of my favorites and may be served as an appetizer, vegetarian main course, side dish or meze. You can also enjoy it hot, warm ...
7 October 2011
The best Greek giant beans are from the north, especially from Prespes and Kastoria. When cooked, they are creamy without being mushy, and that's the way gigantes -giant beans- should be. You can also substitute butter beans for this dish.
4 March 2024
Discover the secrets of the Ikaria Diet, a unique and health-focused approach to nutrition inspired by the residents of Ikaria Island! And in particular, learn more about the Green Mediterranean diet: this amplifies the basic principles of our eating habits and traditions on my island of Ikaria, entirely cutting out red and processed meats. It means consuming more plant-based foods, ...
6 February 2024
The Ikaria Diet Pantry: Adapted from my latest book, The Ikaria Way , St. Martin’s Press, March 2024. Beans and legumes are among the most important ingredients to have on hand if you want to build an Ikaria diet pantry. The Ikaria diet pantry is something you can create no matter where you are because beans and legumes are among the world’s most ...
14 November 2023
The rich world of Greek recipes is full of delightful pumpkin and winter squash recipes for Thanksgiving and beyond! While you might not immediately associate pumpkins with the Mediterranean, Greece embraces these versatile ingredients in various savory and sweet dishes as temperatures drop. Pumpkins are a key player in the Mediterranean diet, offering a nutrient-dense profile with abundant vitamins and ...
