FLAVORFUL GREEK MEALS

Take a bite out of the Mediterranean with these vibrant and simple recipes

- Georgina Hayden

Dreaming of sun-drenched Greek isles? Now you can bring the vacation to your kitchen with author Georgina Hayden's newest cookbook, Greekish. Inspired by her Greek-Cypriot roots and travels, Hayden shares her favorite dishes using fresh ingredients and traditional methods.

"This is the food I like to cook-meals that are straightforward and straight-up tasty," writes Hayden. Leaning on Mediterranean staples, the cookbook features 100 Greek-inspired recipes for any occasion. From Baklava French Toast to Spanakopita Fritters, you'll get classics and modern twists. Here, three easy recipes bursting with flavor.

Honeymoon Tomatoes, Avocado and Anchovies

ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN.

TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN.

SERVINGS: 4

"Tomatoes are in abundance in Santorini, and salads like this are standard fare. So, while this isn't a flashback to my own honeymoon, it reminds me of romance and sunny Santorini days."

INGREDIENTS

2½ cups tomatoes

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 garlic clove

1 red onion

2 Tbs. red wine vinegar

½ tsp. sugar

4 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil

1 bunch of Greek (or regular) basil

2 ripe avocados

8 anchovy fillets, in oil

METHOD