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It is called Longevity Pie because Ikaria is well known for their long lived inhabitants. Learn how to make this delicious and healthful Ikarian fillo pie by watching the video below by Diane Kochilas, a foremost authority on Greek and Ikarian cooking. Many researchers believe it is their varied plant based diet, such as this fillo pie that keeps them healthy. The use of a variety of greens in the daily meals is a central theme to the diet on the island. Diane made this video in…

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Artichoke moussaka is one of several variations on the moussaka theme in the Greek country kitchen. This version is a delicious, meatless rendition, made sweet by the copious amount of caramelized onions that are layered in the pan.

If you're a fan of the Mediterranean Diet or want to learn more about diets in a Blue Zone, these recipes and tips from Ikaria are for you.

Giant beans, aka gigantes (GHEE-ghan-tez), are a classic Greek ingredient and popular in Greek recipes from every part of the country. This Greek bean recipe is inspired by the delicious traditions of Messinia, in the Peloponnese, where beans and greens are often cooked together with a generous amount of local extra virgin Greek olive oil, in healthy Greek recipes everyone loves.

Healthy Mediterranean and Ikaria Longevity Recipes by Diane Kochilas, Host of My Greek Table on PBS, Founder of Glorious Greek Kitchen on Ikaria and The Ikaria Diet

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This delicious Greek recipe for pumpkin comes from my native Ikaria and I can happily say that it’s one of the many longevity recipes that are plant-based and delicious and that people still cook today. This Greek pumpkin recipe is one of many Greek dishes in which vegetables make for a satisfying, craveable delicious meal. For more great Ikaria longevity recipes, pick up a copy of my book Ikaria: Lessons on Food, Life and Longevity from the Greek Island Where People Forget to Die…

Black-eyed peas are one of the easiest legumes to cook. You don’t have to soak them. They are filled with nutrition and have a wonderful, nutty flavor. In Greece, regional specialties abound for black-eyed peas, among them this lovely, savory, vibrant stew from the Aegean islands, where fennel is one of the core flavors.You can substitute spinach or chard for the fennel, or just add some in addition to it, to the pot. This is one of the great "ladera" dishes of Greece, those that are based…

Saganaki, in its most popular variation, mostly found in Greek restaurants all over the world, is pan-fried hard cheese. The pan is the point – the word saganaki actually refers to a shallow two-handled frying pan with rounded edges that was part of the kitchen panoply of every Greek home cook in Asia Minor (present-day Turkey). There are a lot of other Greek recipes for saganaki out there, too, such as shrimp saganaki.

HELPFUL TIPS You might want to opt for a little grated vegan cheese over the top of your Bolognese and if you do, look for fermented vegan cheeses made with cashew milk. You can also get some of the crunch and fat feel that cheese provides with nuts. I’d be inclined to chop hazelnuts or unsalted cashews and toast them lightly before sprinkling over the Bolognese and spaghetti.

Lentils have it all: They are one of the world's healthiest foods and also one its most versatile, pairing beautifully with so many dfferent vegetables, herbs and spices. They are a great source of fiber, protein, and a whole range of minerals, especially phosphate, copper and iron. On Ikaria they were and still are a staple food, richly woven into the longevity diet of these islanders. This salad may be served warm or at room temperature. To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll…

Luscious. Delicious. A great way to get kids to eat their spinach. That's what my spanakopita mac 'n' cheese with olive oil béchamel is all about! To find some of the artisanal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

This is just about the simplest dish to make with trahana, yet I find it incredibly satisfying and refreshing. I like it both hot and cold; it is cooling on a hot summer day and comforting on a cool one (we were in the middle of a bad heat wave when I was testing this week’s recipes). The soup is adapted from a recipe in Diane Kochilas’s new cookbook: “Ikaria: Lessons on Food, Life, and Longevity From the Greek Island Where People Forget to Die.” My favorite herb to use with the soup is…

Ikaria is the tribute by Diane Kochilas to the native island of her family. Sunny, dry, even dessert-like, Ikaria is a land that requires hard work and careful management of daily resources. The recipes here could stand as the core for a Mediterranean diet: “simple” food that is actually sophisticated reflecting centuries of refinement in […]

In the summer gardens of Ikaria, the island of longevity, zucchini prevails! This local Ikaria recipe for zucchini fritters is one of the most popular Greek summer recipes on the island. Serve it with Greek yogurt or tzatziki, and sip a little Greek ouzo for pleasure, too!

Diane Kochilas on Instagram: "KALAMATA OLIVE - SPINACH TART 🍃🥧 I’ve traveled to many regions of Greece with @mygreektable, So many traditional recipes abound in every region, but some are just inspired by local ingredients. This open-faced Kalamata olive-spinach tart is inspired by a journey to Messinia, in the Peloponnese, home to the Kalamata olive and to some of the best extra virgin olive oil in Greece. Ironically, in most parts of Greece, olives 🫒 aren’t typically cooked into…

Slow, clay-baked lamb, long a tradition in the cuisine of Epirus, is one of the best ways to ensure a delicious, succulent end result and a lamb dish that will bring you back for more. The presentation, with the dish secured closed with a rope of dough you’ve got to crack open before serving, is dramatic and fun, making this a great recipe for festive occasions. It’s a great Greek meat recipe from My Greek Table, season 4. Make sure to use Greek feta, such as Dodoni, a sponsor of My Greek…

Diane visits Epirus and makes feta cheese pie with a traditional sheparding family.