Grains and Pasta, Main Course, Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Mama’s Greek Cheesy Spaghetti
Spaghetti, also known as makaronia in Greek is a bit different in Greece than it is from our neighbor…
August 24, 2014
Fish and Seafood, Grains and Pasta, Main Course, Mediterranean Diet RecipesGreek Stewed Octopus in Tomato Sauce and Pasta
This is a traditional dish that is served during Greek lent and often consumed on the first day of…
March 13, 2014
Appetizers, Grains and Pasta, Mediterranean Diet Recipes, Sides, VegetarianGreek Style Baked Macaroni and (Feta) Cheese
Pasta is such an easy meal to make with little effort. Many times dinner for us is a bowl…
January 9, 2014
Fish and Seafood, Grains and Pasta, Ingredients, Main Course, Mediterranean Diet Recipes, SidesGreek Orzo (kritharaki) with Shrimp and Feta
Comfort food almost everywhere usually involves some sort of pasta. Orzo known as kritharaki or manestra in Greek is…
October 8, 2013
Appetizers, Grains and Pasta, Mediterranean Diet Recipes, VeganOlive Oil Popcorn with Oregano
I’m surprised more people do not pop their own popcorn. Considering that studies have shown that microwave popcorn contains…
August 23, 2013
Fish and Seafood, Grains and Pasta, Main Course, Mediterranean Diet RecipesSpaghetti alla Puttanesca. One of the Healthiest Pasta Dishes You Can Eat
Pasta and starches generally are part of the Mediterranean diet, that does not mean jumbo servings of pasta with…
June 17, 2013
Grains and Pasta, Main Course, Mediterranean Diet Recipes, VegetarianHilopites: Greek Pasta with Mitzithra Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
We all love a nice bowl pasta. It’s comforting, satisfying and tastes good as it should be. Many people…
May 8, 2013
Grains and Pasta, Main Course, VegetarianFeta Cheese Vegetarian Lasagna
I love lasagna, especially vegetarian lasagna with plenty of sauce and cheese. But I don’t make it that often…
February 22, 2013
Chicken Dishes, Grains and Pasta, Main Course, Mediterranean Diet RecipesOne Pot Greek Chicken with Kritharaki (Orzo) and Tomato
This is an easy version of the classic dish Giouvetsi. It is a dish of meat (usually lamb or…
January 17, 2013
Dairy free, Gluten free, Grains and Pasta, Lathera (Greek Vegetable Casseroles), Main Course, Vegan, Vegetable Main Courses, VegetarianThe Best Authentic Greek Stuffed Tomatoes-Gemista
It is not possible to talk about tomatoes, the Mediterranean diet and Greek food without mentioning Gemista (or Yemista).…
July 20, 2012