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KaritasM
Jul 29, 20182 min read
Savory Watermelon Gazpacho
As temperatures climb this summer it’s time to think about flavorful dishes and treats that delight our taste buds, cool us down and are...
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KaritasM
May 31, 20182 min read
Rye Bread Crumble Ice-cream!
Icelandic rye bread (rúgbrauð) is a staple of the Icelandic cuisine. There are endless ways to enjoy it but my absolute favorites are as...
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KaritaM
May 11, 20182 min read
Yummy Apricots!
With beautiful plump summer apricots beckoning us with their fragile golden orange velvety skin and juicy sweet-tart flesh, who can...
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KaritaM
May 11, 20182 min read
Easy2Make Apricot Sponge Cake!
To satisfy your summertime sweet tooth try making this tasty and moist Apricot Sponge Cake . . . that is always a crowd pleaser and most...
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KaritasM
Apr 15, 20182 min read
It’s Time for Delicate Spring Flavors!
When I see bunches of fresh green asparagus at my local Farmer’s market I know it’s time to trade in my winter meal mainstays for lighter...
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KaritasM
Apr 15, 20182 min read
Easy2Make Asparagus Egg Salad!
Today’s Asparagus Salad recipe is a deliciously easy2make favorite of mine that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare . . . and even...
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KaritasM
Mar 12, 20181 min read
Pasta with Jumbo Shrimp!
This is a truly simple dish that is really Easy2Make and always a big hit . . . as long as you are not allergic to shrimp! Here in...
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KaritasM
Feb 22, 20183 min read
Greek Bean & Lentil Soups
Greek Bean Soup In Greece this soup is mainly served in winter with hearty bread, olives and hard boiled eggs. I also like to serve some...
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KaritasM
Feb 22, 20182 min read
Taramosalata - Creamy Fish Roe Dip
Taramosalata, a creamy, richly-flavored fish roe spread and well-known Greek Lent specialty, is enjoyed throughout the year all over...
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KaritasM
Feb 22, 20182 min read
Heart Healthy Muffins!
These Heart Healthy Muffins have no eggs or dairy products. It’s the olive oil, walnuts, brandy, spices and fresh orange juice + orange...
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KaritasM
Feb 22, 20183 min read
Octopus Fuss-Free!
The octopus, a well-known delicacy and Greek cuisine staple, is a lot easier to cook than most people believe! My Way of preparing this...
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KaritasM
Jan 11, 20182 min read
Versatile & Nutritious Lentils!
Lentils are easy to cook, versatile and make for nutritious, hearty cooked meals all year round. I and my Greek husband eat lentils, at...
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KaritasM
Dec 16, 20172 min read
Yummy Gingerbread Cookies!
Gingerbread cookies are a must for me at Christmas! Every time I make them they bring back lots and lots of happy childhood memories...
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KaritasM
Dec 1, 20172 min read
Kourabiedes – Greek Christmas Butter Cookies
These wonderfully rich butter cookies, a recipe which I learnt to make from my husband’s aunt, Machi, in Karditsa many years ago, differs...
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KaritasM
Nov 30, 20172 min read
Potato Omelet with Onions and Red Peppers
A great tasting breakfast or brunch recipe that will keep you going for hours! Ingredients 400 g boiled potatoes, peeled and cut into...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Nov 30, 20174 min read
Therapeutic Bread Baking!
I love bread baking and the time I spend in my home kitchen making amazingly delicious loaves of oven-fresh bread; especially on a cold...
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KaritasM
Nov 28, 20172 min read
A Twist on an Italian Classic!
In my home juicy tomatoes are very much part of our diet all year round. Nowadays, there are lots of varieties available with exuberant...
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KaritasM
Nov 27, 20171 min read
Chickpea, Mandarin & Blue Cheese Salad
This is a tasty, healthy and truly satisfying winter salad! It's quick and easy2make . . . and ideal as a main meal salad . . . for...
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KaritasM
Aug 13, 20172 min read
Tempting Figs!
Figs have been a stable of the Greek diet since antiquity. Dried figs are enjoyed throughout the year but fresh ones, like the ones I...
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KaritasM
May 13, 20172 min read
Fish Point for Passionate Fish Eaters!
The Greeks love eating fish but there are a lot of home cooks who are terrified of preparing fish. Many of my friends go wide-eyed when...
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