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22 August 2022
The summer produce season is winding down, but that doesn’t mean my Ikarian garden isn’t still packed with vegetables! And right now, what I have are peppers. Pepper recipes are a strong entry in the Greek recipe book - raw or cooked, spicy or sweet. They are whipped up into both classic and modern Greek diet recipes that are perfect for summer.
19 July 2022
What do you do when you have cucumbers coming out of your ears?? This is exactly what is going on in my Ikarian garden right now. Luckily, the Mediterranean diet and Greek diet both feature cucumbers in all kinds of recipes – salads, dips, even main courses that will certainly fill you up. And, with a little creativity, I’m finding ...
3 May 2022
What is the Mediterranean diet? It’s something I talk about a lot, but how is it possible to nail down exactly what it is? Some might say it consists of specific dishes like Greek salad and hummus, but it’s really much more than a list of recipes.
21 April 2022
USING AQUA FABA IN BECHAMEL Aquafaba is the liquid in a can of chickpeas or made by slow-cooking soaked, dried chickpeas then draining out the liquid. . This starchy liquid is a great binder directly from the can, that’s super handy, as it whips and creates a foam. As a result, aquafaba is able to trap air, giving items ...
15 April 2022
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN-RICE DISHES: Chicken and rice are a classic combo in the Mediterranean kitchen. In the context of the Ikaria Diet Recipe Club, enjoying animal protein at most once a week fits into an overall meal plan. On Ikaria, chicken and rooster are both esteemed meats, and in the traditional diet they were consumed sparingly, on special occasions or ...
11 April 2022
Holy Week is right around the corner here in Greece! Holy Week, or as Greeks call it, “Megali Evdomada,” marks the week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, and it also indicates the beginning of the end of the Lenten season . It’s also the last chance to enjoy some of my personal favorite Greek dishes – recipes that showcase some of ...
15 March 2022
HELPFUL TIP: Pasta using pulses such as lentils, chickpeas and beans to produce an alternative to traditional wheat pasta has more protein, fibre than traditional pasta and is low in fat. Pulse pastas are naturally gluten free, since they use pulse flour instead of wheat flour, however it’s always recommended to check product labels in case it’s a combination ...
14 March 2022
Beans are an integral part of the Greek -Mediterranean diet. Here's a look at some favorite recipes and a primer for how to integrate beans into your weekly meal plan.
8 March 2022
Tahini and tarama are two of the many superfoods of Greek Lent and they're both surprisingly versatile.
10 January 2022
Mediterranean Diet: 5 Essential Greek Soups The Mediterranean diet is renowned for its variety and healthy choices, not least of which is the array of delicious, easy soups that found all over the region and are based on a long list of Mediterranean ingredients you can find almost anywhere. Where do Greece and Greek cooking come in when it comes ...