Makaronia is a wonderful side dish for any meal. The one thing that I have learned about this recipe is that it is very important to burn the butter to add to the flavor of the dish. It brings out a nutty richness, not to mention it enhances the flavor of the goats and/or sheep […]
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Phyllo (pita) pastries are commonplace in Greek cuisine and are prepared throughout the year with a wide variety of ingredients. These delicious pies can be found in gas stations all over the country and are considered junk food. Pretty healthy junk food from an American perspective.
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A healthy family meal wouldn’t be complete without a salad and Greek Easter is no exception. Traditional Greek salad has everything but the kitchen sink in it and my version has even more. I’ve added potatoes as a base layer and shrimp to the top, adding some variety to a staple dish. Along with tons […]
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Originating in Greece, the pastichio is found all over the Mediterranean, and each culture has made it their own. For my family, pastichio is a baked pasta dish that contains ground lamb and béchamel sauce.
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The first time I saw a lamb roasted for Pascha, I was horrified. Those sweet eyes and fluffy coats drew my sympathies as a child. Although, as my culinary training continued through adulthood it became a welcomed tradition. Roasting a whole lamb isn’t always the easiest thing to do. I live in a snowy and […]
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