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A Mediterranean Classic: Oven-Baked Bamies
If you’re looking for a heartwarming vegetarian dish with Mediterranean flavours, this Greek Bamies recipe is just the thing! Bamies...
Steph
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Discovering the Secrets of the Ikarian Blue Zone Diet: A Culinary Journey to Longevity
Imagine a place where people routinely live well into their 90s and 100s, where age really is just a number, and where vitality and good...
Steph
Sep 8, 20233 min read


Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with White Beans
Roasted cherry tomatoes with white beans is one of my go-to dishes. It is quick, easy to prepare and uses few ingredients. It can be...
Steph
Aug 31, 20232 min read


Herby Pea Dip
This dip combines sweet peas, fresh herbs, tangy lemon, and my favourite spice mix za’atar spice. It is refreshing, super satisfying,...
Steph
Jul 2, 20231 min read


Za'atar Roasted Carrots on Labneh with Nigella Seeds & Pistachios
Carrots tossed in aromatic spices, then roasted and served on a bed of creamy labneh. This Middle Eastern inspired side dish is full of...
Steph
May 31, 20231 min read


Ikarian Longevity Stew
Looking for a recipe that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also promotes a healthy lifestyle? Look no further than the Ikarian...
Steph
Feb 28, 20232 min read


The Blue Zones Diet and Ikaria: How One Greek Island Offers a Recipe for Longevity
Ikaria, an island in Greece, is named after the mythological figure of Icarus, the impulsive young man who ignored his fathers’...
Steph
Feb 23, 20234 min read


Massaged Kale Salad with Roast Sweet Potatoes, Avocado and Chickpeas
A hearty, filling and delicious salad. This sweet potato kale salad is the perfect warming salad for the colder months. It’s easy to make...
Steph
Jan 3, 20232 min read


Autumnal Sweet Potato & Lentil Salad with a pistachio dressing and tahini sauce
A warm and hearty sweet potato and lentil salad with a herby pistachio dressing and a tahini-lime sauce. This plant based salad is the...
Steph
Nov 1, 20222 min read


My Favourite Summer Lunch!
This Mediterranean farro salad (or variations of it - see notes later!) is one of my 'go to' summer meals. It is full of flavour, fresh,...
Steph
Jul 5, 20222 min read


The Best Chopped Salad
When the weather starts warming up, there’s nothing I crave more than this spring salad. Light, bright, and packed with delicious...
Steph
Apr 6, 20222 min read


Bright Winter Salad
Brighten you day with this colorful beetroot salad with avocado, chickpeas, fresh mint and a warming ginger balsamic dressing. I recently...
Steph
Feb 2, 20222 min read


Tahini Cauliflower Salad Bowl
This cauliflower recipe features spiced cauliflower and a creamy tahini sauce; it’s a vegetarian dinner recipe perfect for Meatless...
Steph
Nov 1, 20212 min read


Cool salads for hot summer days
As summer days grow increasingly warmer, (temperatures in Athens have been well into the high 30s of late!) you may find yourself...
Steph
Jul 26, 20212 min read


Starting to Feel Like Summer Salad
This is a great salad: it’s bright, refreshing and has a delicious mix of flavours and textures. Juicy, tart grapefruit is balanced by...
Steph
May 17, 20212 min read


Mediterranean Lentil Salad
This healthy, satisfying Mediterranean lentil salad recipe loaded with fresh herbs, fresh vegetables, and a zingy dressing. It is the...
Steph
Apr 27, 20212 min read


Spinach and Chickpea Stew
One of my favourite, go-to recipes this chickpea stew is very easy to make, keeps well and can be adapted in a number of ways....
Steph
Apr 21, 20212 min read


Spring in a Salad
A simple recipe for a spring salad with asparagus, peas, edamame, mint and lemon on a bed of mixed grains. This is absolutely delicious...
Steph
Apr 13, 20211 min read


My Favourite Broccoli Salad
This is one of my go-to salads, if you don't have broccoli, try using any other spring vegetable! It's simple, easy to make, and...
Steph
Mar 23, 20212 min read


Overnight Oats - 5 Easy & Healthy Recipes
This super easy overnight oats recipe is a healthy, and simple breakfast that you can make ahead of time for busy mornings. Overnight...
Steph
Mar 16, 20212 min read
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