I hate to be the one to say it but, Summer is winding down… and always by August, I tend to grow tired of steaks and burgers. Grilled Shrimp is my August go-to on the grill. It’s light, tasty, and can be marinated to fit anyone’s tastes. Shrimp is fast cooking, and the perfect quick […]
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If you pay attention to your produce section, specifically the specialty mushroom section, you’ll notice it’s been expanding. Grocery stores are offering dozens of varieties of beautiful mushrooms. Each mushroom holds a different flavor and texture and can add a different quality to each dish. Mushrooms grow throughout the year, but are the best in the […]
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When I was a little girl, I would visit my grandparents in Chicago for a few weeks every year. My Papou (grandfather – in Greek) owned and operated a beautiful produce market and was famous for his fruit baskets. He loved to garden, and he was known to grow the most amazing, and beautiful raspberry […]
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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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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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