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...
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Steph
- Aug 31, 2023
- 2 min
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
- Jul 2, 2023
- 1 min
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
- May 31, 2023
- 1 min
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
- Feb 28, 2023
- 2 min
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 23, 2023
- 4 min
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
- Jan 3, 2023
- 2 min
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
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Jul 5, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Apr 6, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Nov 1, 2021
- 2 min
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
- Jul 26, 2021
- 2 min
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
- May 17, 2021
- 2 min
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
- Apr 27, 2021
- 2 min
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 21, 2021
- 2 min
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 13, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
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 16, 2021
- 2 min
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 8, 2021
- 2 min
Roasted Butternut Squash, Lentil & Quinoa Salad
I have eaten this salad about 5 times in the past two weeks, suffice to say I quite like it! Make this butternut squash and lentil salad...
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