Soufico (Ikarian Eggplant-Tomato Casserole)
Filed Under Destination Features, Recipes Greece
Soufico is considered a national dish of the Greek island of Ikaria, the island where it's set people 'forget to die.' This stew is quite similar to France's ratatouille but it's decidedly Greek in flavor. Although the island is just under 100 square miles, each region of the island -- from the north to the south -- has their own rendition of these tasty stew. Chef Diane Kochilas, an award-winning… Read
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What is a Blue Zone and Why Should You Go There on a Greece Culinary Tour?
Filed Under Destination Features, What's Up at TIK Greece
Here at TIK we've been talking a lot recently about our cooking vacation itinerary with celebrity Greek Chef Diane Kochilas on the island of Ikaria. What could be better than letting Diane and her husband introduce you to Greek Island life and wonderful Greek cuisine? How about learning to live longer at the same time? Browse all our cooking vacations. Ikaria is our only "blue zone" cooking vacation. What is… Read
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Recipe for Arugula and Sweet Potato Salad
Filed Under Destination Features, Recipes Greece
Chef Diane Kochilas of our wonderful cooking vacation on the island of Ikaria in Greece has generously shared a recipe for today's blog. This featured salad is one that she often teaches during the week-long cooking vacation on Ikaria, the Blue-Zone island of longevity where it is said "people forget to die." The classes Chef Diane leads focus on the exploration of vegetables, beans, and grains as the primary ingredients… Read
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Greek Culinary Tours: Chef Interview with Diane Kochilas
Filed Under Destination Features, Interviews, Travel Tips Greece
The next installment of our series of Chef interviews is with Chef Diane Kochilas, cookbook author, TV personality, and one of the most well-known names when it comes to Greek cuisine! What is your name and where are you from? Diane Kochilas. I am a native New Yorker but have made Greece my permanent home for the last 23 years. See our culinary vacation on Ikaria with Chef Diane. What… Read
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Christmas Chocolate Recipe from Chef Katerina
Filed Under Recipes, Special Occasions Greece
No matter where you travel this holiday season, chocolate is bound to be served in some form or another. But come the holiday season, it can also make a tasty gift! At least that's what Chef Katerina, of our Greek cooking vacation, likes to do with it after making it in the kitchen. But she also recommends having a bite or two for yourself too, of course! This recipe even… Read
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Dakos Recipe from Chef Katerina of our Greek Island Cooking Vacation
Filed Under Destination Features, Food History, Recipes Greece
When one thinks of Greek Island cuisine, chances are you're not thinking of bread. But in Greece – both the mainland and the islands – bread plays an important role, and it's largely considered a staple for just about every meal. It can be used to soak up sauces or used as an ingredient all its own, which is exactly what it does in this dakos recipe from Chef Katerina… Read
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