Category: Greek
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Problem Solving in the Kitchen
I love it when I find myself in a pickle but then discover a way to get out of the jar. The other day, I made Gemista, Greek Stuffed Peppers which turned out to be absolutely delicious. However, when I took the peppers out of the bag to arrange them in the pan they wouldn’t…
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Root to Rise Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Soon, I will be trekking back down to Zen on the Lake to cook lunch and dinner for a group of women partaking in a weekend yoga and meditation retreat. The menu for today:
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Root to Rise Retreat Menu
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Roasted Garlic, Oregano and Lemon Chicken Breast with Potatoes; Riganates Patates me Kota
Every now and then I dig into my recipe memory bank in search of a classic dish that has stood the test of time and that connects me to my heritage. As I was down to the last of the organic chicken we ordered from Nutrafarms I decided on a classic Greek dish that is simple to…
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Roasted Vegetables and Short Beef Ribs
Over the last several weeks I have been slowly going through my Nutrafarms order. Dish after dish I am very pleased with the quality of the meats Nutrafarms produces. The other night, I decided to try the Short Beef Ribs that came in my Beef package. Since we had ordered the sampler package I didn’t…
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Kokkinisto me Meltzanes – Beef with Eggplant in Red Sauce
Every now and then I like to cook dishes that have been passed down to me from various family members or friends. I like to call them Heirloom Recipes because like most heirlooms that are cherished generation after generation I believe recipes can have the same quality. Today I would like to share with you…
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Dolmadakia
Today, since I had a whole day to dedicate my time to making something delicious for my family to enjoy, I decided to make a classic Greek dish – Dolmadakia. Dolmadakia have many names depending on the region they are made in. Some enjoy them as the start to a sumptuous meal. Others enjoy them…