Steak Diane (Ribeye with Cream Sauce)

"Sage tea with garlic and honey was our penicillin," explains my friend Yiorgos Stenos, 84, in a conversation about the role that herbs play in the legendary longevity of people on Ikaria. Indeed, one of

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

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 […]

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Soufico is one of my favorite summer dishes, and it comes from my family’s native island, Ikaria. To make it the traditional way requires patience. You salt each of the vegetables individually and let it drain. Then you sauté each vegetable separately in olive oil, before layering them all together in a large stew pot, Dutch oven, or another heavy pot. People cheat by cooking everything together or by using a deep fryer, but the results pale in comparison to the real thing, a dish of layered, caramelized summer veggies melded together with a copious amount of olive oil, which you can find on my online store here. When we owned a restaurant on the island, this was our best seller. The word soufico may have originated from the Italian sofocare, “to smother,” as in smothered in all that olive oil! It may also have originated from a word in the local dialect "Sou Afica," which means "I left you some," as in this is so good, you always leave a little for whoever isn't home in time for dinner! Soufico goes exceptionally well with a slice of feta on the side.

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.

If you’re looking for one of the secrets to Ikarian longevity - and, indeed, a key component to the Mediterranean diet as a whole - you need to take a look at the island’s bounty

Tourlou is typically a mixed summer vegetable casserole found all over the Eastern Aegean. The word is Turkish (turlu) and means a hodgepodge. There are many similar casseroles around Greece that go by different names. What I like about this old Ikarian recipe is its utter simplicity. It also reminds me of a similar recipe with pumpkin, not zucchini, also made in a frying pan, which is from neighboring Samos.

Thanks to a healthy, natural diet, people living on the Greek island of Ikaria enjoy extraordinary longevity

This keto chicken Diane recipe is perfect for those who want a flavorful and easy-to-make meal the whole family will love. 30 minute meal

Learn about Spanakorizo, a traditional Greek Spinach Rice dish with dill and lemon, giving it a fresh, bold and deliciously tangy flavor.

I had been hearing about the use of corn kernels and cornmeal in the Ikarian diet ever since my aunt Mary, who passed away several years ago at the age of 97, mentioned the corn-stuffed cabbage leaves she remembered as a child. This soup is an old recipe and a perfect example of the kind of filling, hearty, plant-based foods that made up the Ikaria longevity diet. Corn was an important part of the diet before the advent of rice and it was one of the major foods of sustenance. It’s also quite delicious! To find some of the artisinal Greek products you'll need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

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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 need to make this, visit my online shop here, where you'll discover a host of lovingly curated Greek ingredients.

This Greek recipe is the perfect Mediterranean diet snack, perfectly suited for Greek dips and other treats. Munch away!

Ikaria Longevity Lentil Soup with Sage and Chile Peppers

Authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice recipe made with red kidney beans, smoked ham hocks, andouille, bell pepper, celery, and onion.

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Asian Pear and Daikon Salad is gorgeous salad featuring crisp sticks of Asian pear and daikon tossed together with a brightly acidic citrus vinaigrette.