The Greek Makeover: Diane Kochilas Freshens Up Greek Cooking

The Greek Makeover: Diane Kochilas Freshens Up Greek Cooking

From Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio by Milk Street Radio

March 24, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

Diane Kochilas discusses Greek cooking, including yogurt and stale bread dishes, while exploring Jell-O molds and a new take on Spaghetti Puttanesca.

Today, we look back at one of our favorite episodes with cooking legend Diane Kochilas. She talks the real Greek yogurt, how to make great dishes with stale bread and the magical Greek island of Ikaria. Plus, we explore the art and nostalgia of Jell-O molds; Dan Pashman untangles the legal definition of a sandwich; and we present a fresh new take on Spaghetti Puttanesca. (Originally aired May 10, 2019.) Get the recipe for Spaghetti Puttanesca here . Want more recipes inspired by the Greek isles? Check out our takes on Diane Kochilas' recipes for Tomato Rice with Oregano and Feta and Ikarian Braised Pork with Honey, Orange and Rosemary. See the photos from the Jell-O exhibit, O Moldy Night, here . Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

People in this episode

Host: Christopher Kimball

Guest: Diane Kochilas

Topics covered

  • Greek cooking
  • yogurt
  • stale bread
  • Jell-O molds
  • sandwich definition
  • Spaghetti Puttanesca
  • Ikaria

Keywords

  • Greek cooking
  • Diane Kochilas
  • yogurt
  • Spaghetti Puttanesca
  • Ikaria
  • Jell-O molds
  • sandwich

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Milk Street Radio

Books & works: Spaghetti Puttanesca, Tomato Rice with Oregano and Feta, Ikarian Braised Pork with Honey, Orange and Rosemary, O Moldy Night

Places: Ikaria

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