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Karitas Mitrogogos

Dec 31, 20192 min read

Pineapple Lemon Mousse

I grew up having this wonderful treat on many special family occasions and always on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve . . . and since I...

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Karitas Mitrogogos

Dec 30, 20192 min read

Deluxe Fish Stew for New Year's Eve!

After having so much meat for Christmas I've decided to make one of all time favorite Icelandic fish stews for New Year's Eve this year. ...

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KaritasM

Nov 26, 20192 min read

Skonsur - Yummy Icelandic Scones!

Icelandic skonsur or scones, when translated into English, are delicious thick, airy griddle cakes that are best eaten directly from the ski

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KaritasM

Nov 25, 20192 min read

Fennel with Lemon/Caper Dressing

Fennel, native to the Mediterranean region, is a perennial herb that belongs to the carrot family. I love its licorice-like flavor and eat i

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KaritasM

Oct 2, 20192 min read

Greek Pastichio

Pastichio is a classic Greek baked pasta dish made with macaroni (or other) pasta, ground beef, béchamel sauce and grated cheese. It is...

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KaritasM

Jul 25, 20192 min read

Easy2Make Summer Salad!

On hot summer days I really don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Instead, I try to come up with lots of quick, tasty...

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KaritasM

Jul 13, 20191 min read

Tiropitakia - Phyllo Cheese Triangles!

As you may have discovered, in Greece we use phyllo dough for endless varieties of pies, pastries, appetizers and wrappings for both...

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KaritaM

Jun 3, 20192 min read

Scrambled Eggs - Greek Style!

Kagianas or Strapatsada is the traditional Greek version of scrambled eggs, made with lots of fresh tomatoes, feta cheese and if...

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KaritasM

May 28, 20193 min read

Yummy Sesame Bread Rings!

Koulouria Thessalonikis, delicious sesame bread rings whose origins date back to the Byzantine Empire, have always been associated with...

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KaritasM

Apr 21, 20193 min read

Blissfully Easy2Make Blinis!

Russian blinis, deliciously light buttery pillows of pure pleasure, are traditionally served with Smetana (crème fraîsche) and caviar. ...

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KaritasM

Mar 25, 20192 min read

Deep-fried Salted Cod Fish!

Lately I've had quite a few requests for the Bakalarios (deep-fried salted cod fish) recipe served with Skordalia (garlic dip), so here...

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KaritasM

Mar 25, 20192 min read

Skordalia - Garlic/Almond Dip!

This hearty dip is a must for all garlic lovers! Traditionally it’s made by combining crushed garlic with stale bread that has been...

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KaritasM

Mar 25, 20193 min read

Easy2Make Oven Baked Bakaliaros!

On the 25th of March, the Greeks celebrate the anniversary of the revolution against the Ottoman Empire in 1821 and The Annunciation...

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KaritasM

Jan 13, 20193 min read

Almond Meringue & Strawberry Dessert!

In December when I tested the Sarah Bernhardt recipe before posting it on the blog I decided to freeze more than half of the almond...

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KaritasM

Jan 8, 20194 min read

Juicy Roasted Pork Loin!

This year for Christmas my husband and I decided to stay at home and enjoy a relaxing day with Norma, our German Sheppard, which meant I...

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KaritasM

Dec 23, 20181 min read

Holiday Favorites!

This year I have to admit that I haven't had much time to think about the Christmas holidays . . . but today I spent much of the day in...

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KaritasM

Dec 13, 20184 min read

Decadent Almond Meringue Cookies!

At this time of the year I often get nostalgic for anything Icelandic . . . as they remind me of my many happy long, dark winter days...

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KaritasM

Nov 28, 20184 min read

Tempting Feta Stuffed Squid!

I love squid in all its forms . . . fried, grilled, slow-cooked in a stew or stuffed and oven roasted with various fillings. My absolute...

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KaritasM

Nov 6, 20182 min read

Get Cozy with a Pumpkin Carrot Soup!

With pumpkin is in season, it goes without saying that I'm making lots of yummy pumpkin recipes . . . my favorite being comforting soups;...

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KaritasM

Nov 6, 20182 min read

Easy2Make Chickpea Salad!

In my home, various pulses are an essential part of our diet. I love all pulses and since these natural wonders freeze well, I always...

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