ARTICLES For Vegetarian
GRILLED ZUCCHINI, OVEN-ROASTED TOMATO AND BURRATA SALAD
WITH 6 COMMENTS
This delicious grilled zucchini summer salad takes advantage of summer tomatoes and zucchini. It is quick and easy to put together and there are lots of great variations.
MODERN CRACKER JACKS
WITH ONE COMMENT
This tasty and healthy snack is an update on classical Cracker Jacks. I use date syrup, butter, spicy pecans and some flakey salt to make an addictingly good snack or light dessert.
FENNEL RISOTTO WITH MUSHROOM TOPPING
WITH NO COMMENTS
This delicious and creamy risotto pairs very well with Roast Chicken with Pixies and Ouzo. The combination make for a great entertaining meal. Checkout the recipe headnotes to see how leftover risotto can be used to a create a couple different delicious meals.
WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER TWO WAYS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Whole roasted cauliflower is dramatic and delicious. This recipe incorporates a secret technique that keeps the outside from burning. I also offer two ways to slow cook the cauliflower -- oven roasting and sous vide. You decide which you like best!
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.
GREEK FRUIT DESSERT
WITH 4 COMMENTS
Adopt this simple Greek approach to dessert. Slice some fruit, arrange it on a platter, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. You have a healthy, quick and delicious way to complete your meal.
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!
THE BEST GARLIC BREAD
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This garlic bread earns its name "The Best Garlic Bread" because it is fast and easy, healthy, versatile and of course delicious. Warmed bread is served in a pool of good olive oil and seasonings.
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.