horta

For me, horta is one of my favorite dishes - it's all a matter of perspective.

Recipes: Santorini Fava Pie with Tomatoes, Capers, and Eggs & Fava Pantremeni (Σαντορίνη Φάβα Πίτες με Ντομάτες, Κάπαρης και Αυγά & Φάβα Παντρεμένη) Laurie Constantino 2008

The name horta is taken from the word "horticulture".

Horta Doll 2009

The name horta is taken from the word "horticulture".

Horta Doll 2009

My childhood memories consist of a carload of Greek mothers all going to the outer bush areas and looking for wild "horta"!

How to Harvest Wild Greens and Recipe for Carpaccio with Dandelion Greens Salad and Truffle Oil (Καρπάτσιο με Ραδίκια και Λάδι Τρούφας) Laurie Constantino 2008

Usually, I prepare kale the way Greeks eat their 'horta' ... boiled with olive oil and lemon juice ... a tad boring ...

Recipe: Kale and Myzithra Crostini (Χόρτα και Μυζήθρα Κροστίνι) Laurie Constantino 2008

Ikaria's population are famous for living to a ripe age, on a diet based on vegetables, olive oil, honey and horta wild greens.

Insiders' guide to Greece 2011

Ikaria's population are famous for living to a ripe age, on a diet based on vegetables, olive oil, honey and horta wild greens.

Insiders' guide to Greece 2011

I love horta for their flavour, healthy properties and taste.

Recipes: Braised Chicken, Peppers and Greens & Chicken, Beans and Greens Soup (Κοτόπουλο, Πιπεριές και Χόρτα & Κοτόπουλο, Φασόλια και Χόρτα Σούπα) Laurie Constantino 2008

Local huntsmen know it well and harvest it for boiled salads or add it to tsigariasta horta.

How to Harvest Fireweed Shoots with Recipe for Fireweed Shoot Omelet Laurie Constantino 2008

Maria, although I just used radishes last night, I think horta salata is always best with a mixture of greens rather than just one - and radishes are a good addition to the mix.

Recipes for Crispy Zucchini Flowers with Cheesy Potato-Basil Stuffing & Radish Horta (Κολοκυθοανθοί Γεμιστοί με Τύρι, Πατάτες, και Βασιλικός & Χόρτα) Laurie Constantino 2008