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Karitas Mitrogogos
Apr 18, 20224 min read
Bacalao with Spicy Tomato sauce & Olives
In spring around the Greek National Day (25 March) when many locals enjoy the traditional dish of Bakalario Skordalia, (fried salted cod...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Steamed Broccoli with Yoghurt Tahini Sauce
Steamed or boiled broccoli is cleansing, healthful, high in vitamin C, as well as protein (45% of the calories in broccoli are from...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Gorgeous Tasting Baklava!
This year in Iceland, I’m adding a touch of Greece to my festive baking for Christmas with yummy Kourabiedes and a gorgeous tasting sweet...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Oct 14, 20213 min read
Tasty Icelandic/Greek Lamb Recipes that We Love!
Icelanders and Greeks love their lamb and eat it frequently throughout the year. The traditional high season for lamb in Greece is...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Sep 28, 20212 min read
Lamb Shanks with Lentils or Beans!
It doesn't get better than fall apart tender lamb shanks, braised with healthy veggies and lentils in a tomato broth sauce with herbs. ...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
May 22, 20214 min read
Lemon/Pea/Asparagus Risotto with Smoked Sea Bream
A well prepared risotto is one of the tastiest and most satisfying dishes to cook and can be enjoyed any time of the year with various...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
May 7, 20213 min read
Mushrooms in the Limelight!
This year I have really become hooked on to edible mushrooms; particularly the Portobello and extra-large Champignons or “white button”...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Apr 28, 20212 min read
Oven Roasted Leg of Lamb for Greek Easter!
With the Greek Orthodox Easter being celebrated this upcoming Sunday (May 2, 2021) many of us here in Greece are thinking about the many...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Apr 1, 20213 min read
Treat Yourself to Milk Pie for Easter!
It’s nearly time for Easter and I'm getting ready to make and celebrate with both savory and sweet treats . . . and I sure hope you are...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Feb 27, 20212 min read
Comforting Greek Sausage & Pepper Stew!
Spetsofai, a Greek sausage and pepper stew, can be found in many variations. In Pelion, a mountain area in the southeastern part of...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Feb 21, 20213 min read
Winter Warmer Cooking for One!
Cooking for one can be a bit overwhelming for some, especially after a busy day at work but for somebody like be, who has been cooking...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 22, 20202 min read
Christmas Baking with the Kids!
This week I’ve really had a great time getting into the seasonal spirit with the family and the kids joining me with the festive cookie...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 22, 20201 min read
Gingerbread Cake
I always make this cake during the pre-Christmas season and serve it with the traditional Nordic Glögg (mulled red wine) together with my...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 22, 20202 min read
Granny's Butter Cookies
In our family, these cookies were always made for Christmas but I like them so much that I make them all year round! They are delicious...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 22, 20201 min read
Mega Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are easy to make and I often do them together with young children. Actually this week, week I included them in our...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Nov 13, 20204 min read
Tempting Greek Cheese Pie!
It’s often said here in Greece that during some of the country’s historically tough times, pies have helped sustain its population...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Sep 15, 20203 min read
Healthy Oven Steamed Cod Loins with Potato Kale Salad!
As I promised in my blog post . . . Amazing Iceland 2020/1! . . . here are the recipes for the tasty Steamed Cod Loins that I cooked...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Aug 10, 20202 min read
Easy2Make Crème Caramel
When I was a teenager living in Brussels, I learnt how to make Crème Caramel the traditional way by whisking eggs and sugar together and...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Jul 12, 20202 min read
Indulge your Sweet Tooth with Dessert!
Summer is here and it’s time to keep things as cool as possible in the kitchen. I always try to avoid turning on the oven as much as...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Jun 26, 20202 min read
Quinoa Salad with Veggies & Grapefruit
Quinoa is an incredibly versatile grain that is easy to prepare, high in protein and fiber and can be served for just about any meal...
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