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BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE
As you are more than aware from my posts on this website, I love cheesecake. My inspiration for this one came from growing up in Greece and my mom making deliciously crispy baklava. The addition of pomegranate seeds add a burst of refreshing tartness to the sweet baklava. Try yours today! Prep Time: 30 Minutes…
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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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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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SOUVLAKI (Mediterranean Chicken Skewers)
Nothing beats grilling on a lovely summer day. The fresh breeze blowing through the trees, the smell of barbeque in the air. For this recipe, I am showing you how to make Souvlaki, which is seasoned skewered chicken and a commonly grilled food in Greece. It is so simple to make and so delicious,…
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Chicken Gyros with homemade pita bread
Since I was young and growing up in Greece, one of my favorite foods to eat was the Chicken Gyro. The gyro is everything from a late night street food to a sit-down dinner. This recipe includes instructions on how to hand make your own pita bread and tzatziki sauce which takes this simple dish…