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CAPRESE GALETTE
The Summer Season brings us many joys. Of those joys, the humble tomato is one of them. The tomato is a versatile fruit and can be found in many of our favorite foods and condiments. For this recipe, I was inspired by one of my favorite salads, the Caprese, which is just a simple combination…
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GRILLED FLANK STEAK TACOS
I think we can all agree that we all love tacos. What is there not to like? A well seasoned and grilled piece of meat or veggie, topped with salsa, guacamole, hot sauce, and then wrapped in a toasted, tasty “blanket;” makes the mouth very happy. For this recipe we were given some extra flank…
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GREEK BURGER
Grilling time is always a good time, especially when there are burgers on the grill. This recipe combines my Hellenic roots with a traditional American staple, the hamburger. It is a perfect way to introduce something new to the grill, especially since you will also be grilling cheese!!! The grilled halloumi complements the burger well…
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PEACH GALETTE WITH TOASTED ALMOND FRANGIPANE
Summertime and the living’s peachy! I have said it before and I will say it again, I love baking galettes!!! They are like a dessert pizza and can be made both sweet and savory. For this recipe I used the juiciest peaches, as they are in season, tossing them in sugar, cinnamon, and cognac. That…
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GRILLED OCTOPUS
Summertime is all about eating light and using the best and tastiest ingredients. It is also a great time to consume a lot of seafood. One of my favorite seafood delicacies is octopus. Growing up in Greece, this was a summer staple at the beach restaurants. A lot of people are intimidated by the taste…
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MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER SALAD
Salads do not get as much love as they should. They make a perfect meal either for lunch and dinner. Something that can be quick, easy, and refreshing. This Mediterranean salad does just that. It is very simple to make, packed full with flavor, and you feel light after eating it and not stuffed, while…
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CRABCAKES WITH REMOULADE SAUCE
Nothing like crisp crabcakes in the summertime. I love them so much, and the best thing is there is so many ways to eat them: plain; as a sandwich; as a taco; the possibilities are endless. I decided to have them with some homemade slaw and eat them as is. Instead of frying them, I…
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BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE
Cheesecake has to be one of the best desserts created, and you can quote me on that. It is fluffy, it is smooth, it is buttery. What more could you ask for?! I love baking them for my friends and family. My recipe makes one of the most fluffiest cheesecakes you will ever have. It’s…
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ADANA KEBOB
Kebobs are so simple to make and, while they may be small, they pack so much flavor. They can be eaten as is, or made into a pita sandwich. What I love about kebobs, is the juiciness that they have. This recipe I created can be used to make the kebobs both outside on the…