Chef Michael Psilakis Spins 7 Basic Recipes into Multiple Mediterranean Meals

By Photography Linda Pugliese
Simple, flexible recipes adapted from Live to Eat, the newest cookbook from Michael Psilakis.
Start Slideshow

1 of 14

Dinner Matrix

In his newest cookbook, Live to Eat, chef Michael Psilakis shows that dinner is all in the prep. Once you’ve got a fridge stocked with key ingredients, the meal combinations are endless. “Why these seven staples?” explains Psilakis. “They deliver huge depth of flavor in the simplest possible way.”

 

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 14

1. Garlic Confit and Puree

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

3 of 14

2. Cucumber Yogurt Dip

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab
Advertisement

4 of 14

3. Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

5 of 14

4. Red Wine Vinaigrette

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

6 of 14

5. Blanched Cauliflower

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 14

6. Tomato Sauce

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

8 of 14

7. Sweet-and-Sour Peppers and Onions

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

9 of 14

Israeli Couscous with Shrimp, Cauliflower, Peas and Mint

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 14

Modern Greek Salad

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

11 of 14

Chicken Souvlaki

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

12 of 14

Pan-Seared Spicy Tuna with Sweet-and-Sour Salsa

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 14

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Roasted Tomato Sauce

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab
Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Up Next

Popular in Recipes

All Topics in Recipes

Advertisement