My Global Table

In 2018, Food & Nutrition is featuring a cultural competency series called My Global Table. We’re doubling down on diversity with informative articles and recipes inspired by culinary traditions from around the world.

Greek dishes on display on a table
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My Global Table: Greece

January 5, 2019 Elena Paravantes

Some of the most vivid childhood memories I have about food are from the summers I spent in Greece. Every day was the same: We spent all morning on the beach, went home, ate, took

Pot filled with chicken and orzo
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One-Pot Chicken Thighs and Orzo

January 5, 2019 Abbie Gellman

The classic Greek dish Kotopoulo Yiouvetsi gets a modern twist with whole-wheat orzo, canned tomatoes and feta instead of kefalotyri cheese. SERVINGS: 6 SERVING SIZE: 1 thigh and 1 cup orzo and sauce (310 grams)

Plate of grilled eggplant with tomatoes and feta
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Grilled Eggplant with Tomatoes and Feta

January 5, 2019 Karman Meyer

Inspired by Greek baked eggplant and cheese, this lighter version features grilled eggplant slices topped with a fresh tomato, olive and feta salad. SERVINGS: 5 SERVING SIZE: 2 slices eggplant plus ¼ cup topping (140

Plate of Greek-style lima beans
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Greek-Style Lima Beans

January 5, 2019 Cindy Gay

Dried lima beans are an accessible alternative to gigantes beans. A programmable pressure cooker saves time when making this plant-based dish. SERVINGS: 5 SERVING SIZE: ½ cup beans and 2 tablespoons sauce (160 grams) PREP

Zucchini Cups
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Middle Eastern-Style Stuffed Zucchini Cups

November 8, 2018 Sarah Pflugradt

A twist on the Middle Eastern dish mahashee, zucchini “cups” are filled with seasoned meat, rice and onion before being simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce. SERVINGS: 5 SERVING SIZE: 3 zucchini cups (370 grams)

Various bowls of Syrian food.
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My Global Table: Syria

October 29, 2018 Rahaf Al Bochi

Syria. Saying the country’s name nowadays invokes images of sadness, sorrow and despair. The civil war has increased awareness of Syria and a flood of refugees worldwide. But for many Syrians, our home country remains

Lemon Sweet Rolls
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Lemony Sweet Cheese Rolls

October 29, 2018 Michele Redmond

A spin on the traditional Syrian dessert halawet el jibn, these sweet cheese semolina rolls feature lemon in place of orange blossom and rose waters. SERVINGS: 12 SERVING SIZE: 3 pieces (60 grams) PREP TIME:

Chopped Salad
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Chopped Salad with Lemon Dressing

October 29, 2018 Deborah Murphy

Inspired by fattoush, this recipe features chickpeas and pistachios for added protein, eliminates difficult-to-find sumac and uses store-bought pita chips to reduce prep time. SERVINGS: 6 SERVING SIZE: 2 cups (210 grams) PREP TIME: 25