Recipes

  By the height of summer, the Farmer’s Markets are bursting with beautiful eggplants.  This Greek version of cheesy baked eggplants is bursting with bright flavors and just the right amount of comfort. I was inspired by a dish we ate while we were in Greece made by my husband’s cousin, Irene.  It is surprisingly easy to put together and makes a fantastic leftover. Ingredients: 3 eggplants, cut into ¼” rounds ½ cup The Furies EVOO, divided 2 lbs. Campari or Fresh sweet tomatoes 5 cloves garlic 1 cup fresh basil ½ cup fresh parsley 1t The Furies Greek Mountain...

Who knew that making flatbreads was so easy! This recipe comes together in a matter of minutes and uses ingredients that are most likely in your refrigerator and pantry already.  Greek yogurt is an excellent source of probiotics and gives the flatbreads great flavor and texture.  I used a large non-stick griddle pan to cook.  The trick is to keep the pan at a constant temperature over medium head to create the perfect browned color.   Tzatziki recipe can be found in an earlier recipe post.  Use the search bar to find. Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached flour 1 cup Greek Yogurt...

I fell in love with Thai food from a tiny restaurant named Sadudee in Watervliet, NY.  Ever since then, I have experimented with making Thai food at home.  As with much of cooking, being willing to leave your comfort zone is the first step to learning to make truly great food.  This recipe was inspired by a recipe found in Dr Mark Hyman's newest book, The Pegan Diet, Thai-Inspired Coconut Turkey Soup.  My version has a lot of added vegetables, spices, and of course EVOO.  I highly recommend trying them both!  My family loved the meatballs so much I plan...

Looking for the just right dinner to make? This chicken with herbed goat cheese and prosciutto is delicious, surprisingly easy to make, and turns dinner into something spectacular! Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts 3T The Furies EVOO 2 cloves garlic 1t Furies Greek Mountain Oregano 1t rosemary 4oz herbed goat cheese 6oz prosciutto salt & pepper  Instructions: Preheat oven to 375’ and line a baking dish with parchment paper. Rinse and pat dry chicken. Cut breast horizontally to make 2 roughly equal parts. Cut a 2” slit in the largest part 3/4 way through breast. Set aside. In a small...

Nothing says I love you more than a steaming bowl of spicy seafood.  This presentation of the a classic dish is remarkably easy to prepare and comes out brilliantly every time.  Chock full of amazing seafood, it is also a nutritional powerhouse high in easy to digest protein, iron, vitamin B12, and Omega 3's,  I use Rao's Arrabbiata sauce as the base because it has great ingredients and no added sugar.  The preparation starts with an aromatic sofrito with onions, carrots, garlic, celery and fennel to add a complexity to the sauce.  A splash of ouzo added at the end of...

Temperatures in the teens beckons for warm stews and comfort food.  This slow cooked lamb is just right. Warm spices, and carrots add delightful notes of sweetness to the sauce that compliments the boldness of the lamb.  I cooked this in a clay pot which deepened the flavors of the sauce,  Any oven safe baking dish with a lid can be substituted. We chose certified organic lamb form Two Rock Ranch, a local, upstate NY farm.  It specializes in Regenerative agricultures, a type of holistic farming that promotes a healthy ecosystem for both animal and soil.  Methods include rotational grazing,...

Looking for an amazing vegetarian dinner?  Look no further! This recipe comes together very quickly and is out of this world delicious.  The homemade enchilada sauce is super fast and easy to make and doesn't have any added sugar or preservatives that are found in store bought varieties. It is loaded with vegetables, great sources of proteins and vibrant spices.  Feel free to jack up the heat in this meal by adding jalapenos or cayenne!   10 minutes before taking out of the oven, I topped my casserole with blue corn tortillas and shredded cheese.  Skip this step for a vegan...

  This recipe has been inspired by Dr. Mark Hyman's documentary series, The Longevity Roadmap - Becoming Young at Any Age.  While watching, I have made mental notes of many of the foods the doctors have highlighted as super foods for reducing inflammation, supporting our immune systems, and being kind to our gut microbiome.  This is a super delicious salad, jam packed with super healthy ingredients to keep us feeling young and full of energy!  I made it this morning and proceeded to half of it immediately.  The other half I packed up and gave to a friend!   Ingredients for...

Clay pots have been used for millennia as a cooking vessel to roast savory, full bodied meals.  I haven't pulled mine out for years, but the flavors in this recipe are brought out beautifully by the clay pot, The photograph doesn't do it justice. The eggplant and onions are aromatic and the fresh tomatoes are brightened by the masala spices.  Chickpeas offer plant based protein, eggplants are a great source of dietary fiber, potassium and B vitamins, and onions are an excellent source of flavonoids such as quercetin that have powerful antioxidant properties.  Add in a healthy amount of The...

Spanikopita is one of our families favorite holiday dishes. Delicious flakey filo is layered over brightly flavored baked spinach and cheese.  This recipe was inspired by our friend and Furies EVOO fan, Phillip Morris.  He shared his mother's secret ingredient, ricotta cheese.  The ricotta elevates the spinach mixture from fabulous to sublime!  Spanikopita is a great stand alone meal or delicious side dish for your holiday dinner or brunch.  Don't be intimidated with working with filo, it is easier than it appears.  Give yourself enough time to thaw frozen filo before you start cooking.  I leave it in it's packaging...