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Instant Pita Kaisarias

Instant Pita Kaisarias

Pita kaisarias is a spicy combo of melted cheese, tomatoes and pasturma. This recipe is basically a grilled cheese sandwich with Anatolian brustrokes!

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Delicious Rock Samphire – Kritamo to the Greeks

Delicious Rock Samphire – Kritamo to the Greeks

Rock or Sea Samphire, called kritamo in Greek, grows wild along the coasts of Ikaria and elsewhere. Pickled, it is a great meze for ouzo.

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Zucchini, Feta and Spring Herb Omelet with Greek Yogurt

Zucchini, Feta and Spring Herb Omelet with Greek Yogurt

This quick, easy Greek-style zucchini-feta omelet is perfect for a Mother's Day brunch, for a Meatless Monday, or for a simple, fast meal any night of the week.

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Piperonata

Piperonata

I tried out this recipe for the first time at a friend’s house many years ago. She had served it as part of a Lenten table. It’s not a traditional fasting dish, but it certainly fits the bill. It’s delicious over great bread and can easily be dressed up with a sprinkling of crumbled...

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Calamari stuffed with Rice and Pine Nuts

Calamari stuffed with Rice and Pine Nuts

Calamari stuffed with rice is considered an aphrodisiac in the Greek kitchen!

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Sautéed Quince

Quince, although a fruit, is sometimes cooked like a vegetable in Greece, in place of potatoes in stews and braises, or even on its own.

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