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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 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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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…
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MUSSELS IN A GARLIC WHITE WINE SAUCE WITH SPAGHETTI
I could eat mussels the same way I eat chicken wings, one by one and not feel full. It’s one of the few foods for which I become a bottomless pit. Especially add a nice garlicky, wine broth, and you are all set. For this recipe I decided to make it into a full meal.…
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LAMB CHOPS WITH SAUTEED SPINACH
I love cooking lamb chops. They are very easy to season, do not take long to cook, and have an immense flavor. They are, in my opinion, the easiest meat to use in creating a quick dinner and you don’t need to over-season them to get a flavor. My recipe for lamb chops is perfect…
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MEATLOAF
I never had meatloaf before until I moved to this country. The name is exactly as it suggests: a loaf of meat. How delicious! The key to making a tasty meatloaf is for it to be juicy, as the meat can become dry when baking. That can be accomplished by using some good olive oil,…
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ANGEL HAIR AGLIO E OLIO WITH CHICKEN AND BLISTERED CHERRY TOMATOES
I do not believe angel hair pasta gets as much love as all the other pastas, and I do not understand why not. I prefer it to spaghetti and it’s my staple pasta when I make pasta aglio e olio. I like the thinness of it and can easily be used for an array of…
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SUMMER ORZO SALAD
The warmer it gets out, the lighter you want the meal to be. My Orzo Salad incorporates that ideology by mixing it with the the best of summer veggies, for a delicious, and satisfactory meal that will not leave you feeling lethargic or stuck. The crispiness of the cucumbers, juiciness from the tomatoes, and…