ARTICLES For Make ahead
GRILLED OCTOPUS — TWO WAYS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Grilled octopus is surprisingly simple to make. The key is tenderizing the cephalopod before you grill it. This recipe provides two methods: sous vide and braising.
PUMPKIN PIE WITH FRESH GINGER AND ESPRESSO
WITH NO COMMENTS
Pumpkin pie made with a shot of espresso, freshly grated ginger and cream takes this Thanksgiving tradition to new heights and makes a great breakfast the day after.
TRADITIONAL GREEK SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
Traditional Greek salad contains no lettuce, is served icy cold on a platter with big slabs of fresh feta cheese. Once you've tried the real McCoy you will never put lettuce in your Greek salad again!
MODERN GREEK MOUSSAKA
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Moussaka is both an ultimate comfort food and a labor of love to make. This recipe for modern Greek moussaka reduces the preparation steps and is a healthier version of traditional moussaka.
BLACK-EYED PEAS GREEK SALAD
WITH 5 COMMENTS
I discovered this black-eyed-peas dish on a recent trip to Greece and fell in love with this traditional Greek dish. Loaded with fresh vegetables and olive oil, this is an excellent dish to expand your healthy Mediterranean diet.
KALE AND LENTIL CHOPPED GREEK SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
This modern version of a Greek salad was inspired by a salad I ate at Asteras Beach Club on the coast of Glyfada, which is known as the Athens Riviera. It is fresh uber healthy and a perfect example of the Mediterranean diet. I find it quite filling as is, but you can add some grilled chicken or salmon if you desire more protein.
QUICK SOUS VIDE MUSHROOMS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
WITH NO COMMENTS
These umami-rich sous vide mushrooms can be used in so many ways to make your meals delicious. They take 10 minutes of active time to prepare and 30 minutes in a sous vide bath. Prepare multiple bags at a time and store them in the fridge for later use.
SOUS VIDE SALTED BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING WITH IRISH WHISKEY
WITH 3 COMMENTS
This rich and decadent butterscotch pudding is cooked sous vide for a creamy and smooth texture that melts on the mouth. A splash of Irish Whiskey gives it depth. I finish it with a sprinkling of Maldon sea salt and a salted chocolate covered almond. Oh my!
HEALTHY SOUS VIDE GARLIC MASHED CAULIFLOWER
WITH NO COMMENTS
Mashed cauliflower is a great way to up your healthy vegetables and adhere to a variety of diets including keto, low carb, Whole 30, Atkins, Mediterranean, vegetarian and vegan diets. The best news is this cauliflower mash is thoroughly delicious, feels extravagant, can be varied in multiple ways and is super easy to make.
LEMON CHICKEN SOUP WITH ORZO, KALE AND MUSHROOMS
WITH 5 COMMENTS
I think of this Lemon Chicken Soup as flu soup or cold soup, because it is just what I want to eat when I have a cold or the flu. This soup is hydrating, easy to digest, full of nourishing chicken and vegetables and is brightened with lemon juice for extra vitamin C.