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A Divine Feast: Cooking With Aphrodite - Seafood Pasta And Fig & Honey ToastRead recipe

Greek God Inspired

A Divine Feast: Cooking With Aphrodite - Seafood Pasta And Fig & Honey Toast

Embarking on a culinary journey inspired by the myths and legends of the ancient world offers a unique opportunity to connect with the...

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Caramelized Onions And Feta Phyllo CupsRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Caramelized Onions And Feta Phyllo Cups

Caramelized onions are one of my favorite things to make. They just add such a delicious flavor to dishes. Combine them with feta and...

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Kreatopetes | Greek Meat TrianglesRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Kreatopetes | Greek Meat Triangles

You can think of kreatopetes as small personalized kreatopitas wrapped in delicious buttery flakey phyllo (filo). Yes, we think...

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Homemade Pita ChipsRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Homemade Pita Chips

Homemade Pita chips are a healthy and delicious snack. See our pita chip recipe below. If you’re looking to make pita from scratch as...

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Mediterranean Shrimp Stir FryRead recipe

Greek Fish Recipes

Mediterranean Shrimp Stir Fry

Mediterranean shrimp stir fry - a simple, delicious and healthy way to serve up a Greek inspired dinner. One of our favorite things to...

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Greek Chicken GyroRead recipe

Greek Chicken Recipes

Greek Chicken Gyro

Greek Chicken Gyro, a healthy alternative to the classic Greek gyro you’d find at Greek festivals around the world. Yes, it’s true. We...

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Greek Fisherman's SoupRead recipe

Cooking Videos

Greek Fisherman's Soup

Greek fisherman’s soup (known in Greece as Kakavia | κακαβιά) is a delight. It truly is a mouthwatering dish to make which will show...

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Sautéed Asparagus With SpinachRead recipe

Mediterranean Recipes

Sautéed Asparagus With Spinach

We love asparagus. We eat it a few times a month. We prefer it firm vs soft. I think at one point in time, I liked it soft, but Jane’s...

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Greek Sesame Bread RingsRead recipe

Greek Bread Recipes

Greek Sesame Bread Rings

Greek Sesame Bread Rings are a staple in places like Thessaloniki and Athens. You can find them in bakeries, on street corners, and...

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Greek Yogurt Spinach Artichoke DipRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Greek Yogurt Spinach Artichoke Dip

I tell ya, there’s nothing you cannot do with Greek yogurt. From appetizers to desserts, it’s such an amazing calorie saving protein...

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Galaktoboureko | Greek Custard DessertRead recipe

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Galaktoboureko | Greek Custard Dessert

Ah, the famous traditional galaktoboureko (γαλακτομπούρεκο). I firmly believe that while baklava is the most well-known dessert...

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Valentine's Day Salad | Shrimp and Arugula Salad with Raspberry VinaigretteRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Valentine's Day Salad | Shrimp and Arugula Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

The Valentine's Day Salad was inspired after a dish that I recently ate at a nice restaurant. It had some of the qualities of a...

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Phyllo Wrapped Feta Cheese With Honey and Sesame SeedsRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Phyllo Wrapped Feta Cheese With Honey and Sesame Seeds

Did someone say Phyllo Wrapped Feta Cheese? There are sesame seeds involved too! Holy moly I’m in! We are about to explore the most...

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Almonds With Honey | Pan Roasted Almonds With HoneyRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Almonds With Honey | Pan Roasted Almonds With Honey

Coming from the blue domed island in the Aegean Sea, almonds with honey is a unique and delicious way to enjoy almonds all while...

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Garlic Sautéed Mushrooms With LemonRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Garlic Sautéed Mushrooms With Lemon

This garlic sautéed mushrooms with lemon recipe is obviously going to be one of the easiest side dishes you make this year. In fact,...

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Greek Pastitsio MuffinsRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

Greek Pastitsio Muffins

Traditional Greek pastitsio (παστιτσιο) is a staple in any Greek home. This easy Greek pastitsio recipe takes a classic dish and...

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Stuffed Cucumbers With Feta and Greek YogurtRead recipe

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Stuffed Cucumbers With Feta and Greek Yogurt

Stuffed cucumbers with feta and Greek yogurt - because Greeks like stuffing vegetables (tomatoes, cabbage, bell peppers to name a few)...

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Greek FrappeRead recipe

Greek Drinks

Greek Frappe

Ah, the Greek frappé (φραπές) - the unofficial summertime national drink of Greece. It’s so simple, yet so delicious. Thank you...

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Cod With Spinach Artichoke SpreadRead recipe

Greek Fish Recipes

Cod With Spinach Artichoke Spread

A Cod recipe with spinach artichoke spread...yeah, with creamy delicious Greek yogurt and cream cheese. Salivating! One of the things...

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Homemade Nut BarsRead recipe

Greek Vegetarian Dishes

Homemade Nut Bars

These homemade nut bars are not only delicious, but full of healthy fats your body needs to give you the energy to have that amazing...

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Mediterranean Summer SamplerRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Mediterranean Summer Sampler

Looking for a fun way to serve a Mediterranean diet lifestyle snack? Need some Mediterranean platter ideas? We’ve got you covered with...

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Apollo CoolerRead recipe

Greek Drinks

Apollo Cooler

Today, we cool down with a fun Greek inspired drink recipe, the Apollo Cooler. We’re not too sure how the weather has been by you, but...

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Kale and Quinoa Summer SaladRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Kale and Quinoa Summer Salad

Welcome to Lemon and Olives’ first edition of Mediterranean Monday’s, shortened to #LOmedmondays (you can hashtag this on IG or FB to...

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Tirokroketes | Fried Cheese BallsRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Tirokroketes | Fried Cheese Balls

Walks up to mic and taps...is this thing on? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, our beloved readers and fellow Greek and Mediterranean food...

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Mykonos Onion Pie | KremidopitaRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Mykonos Onion Pie | Kremidopita

Ahem, is it really 2 weeks into 2016? I feel like last weekend was X-mas. This new year has gone by pretty fast already. A highlight,...

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Loukoumades | Greek Honey DonutsRead recipe

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Loukoumades · Greek Honey Donuts

We are back, and this time we've brought Loukoumades! Yay! It feels so good to be sitting down writing to all of you, and of course...

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Avocado And Feta ToastRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Avocado And Feta Toast

Hi! We’ve missed you! Have you missed us posting our awesome Greek recipes? We sure hope so because we are back in action with a brand...

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Greek Almond Torte | Almond Muffins From SifnosRead recipe

Greek Breakfast Recipes

Greek Almond Torte | Almond Muffins From Sifnos

This summer has been super busy for us. Not only have we been working hard on this blog (and a few projects for it), but we’ve also...

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Ladolemono | Greek Lemon Olive Oil DressingRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Ladolemono | Greek Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

Wow what a crazy week it was last week! We launched our very first ecookbook and what a rush that was -- to work on something for...

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Greek Leek Pie | PrasopitaRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Greek Leek Pie | Prasopita

Sometimes I wish I were a kid again - you know, so I’d get summers off to do nothing but sit around playing games. I say this because...

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Kreatopita | Greek Phyllo Meat PieRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

Kreatopita | Greek Phyllo Meat Pie

My birthday was a few weeks ago (the 14th) and Jane got me a new e-reader - the Kindle Voyage. See, I love books. I own a lot of them....

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Tyrosalata | Spicy Feta DipRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Tyrosalata | Spicy Feta Dip

This past weekend we attended an engagement party for some friends. We had a great time and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves....

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Spicy Feta SpreadRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Spicy Feta Spread

Recently, Jane and I were in a department store just browsing. We found a little area that had a bunch of knick knacks so we went over...

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Octopus With OuzoRead recipe

Greek Fish Recipes

Octopus With Ouzo

This past weekend Jane and I did absolutely nothing. It was fantastic. You see, for the past 6 months, every weekend had been filled...

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Sliced Cucumber With Lemon and SaltRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Sliced Cucumber With Lemon and Salt

This is our first post as a married couple! Finally after months of planning and stressing it’s over. The ceremony was perfect. The...

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Greek Marinated OlivesRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Greek Marinated Olives

The weekend is finally here. Months of planning and preparation have come down to this - the weekend Jane and I get married! We’ve...

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Tuna Kalamata SpreadRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Tuna Kalamata Spread

This post is sponsored by Genova. Genova provided us with a free Genova Mediterranean basket (like the one we’re giving away to our...

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Baked Feta With Tomatoes | Feta PsitiRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Baked Feta With Tomatoes | Feta Psiti

Last week I was listening to, “Chewing The Fat,” a food podcast based out of Chicago. They had a special episode with famed chef Marco...

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Greek Shrimp | Garides TourkolimanoRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Greek Shrimp | Garides Tourkolimano

That’s the number of days until Jane and I are married in a little old Greek church in southern California. The pressure is really on...

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Almond Panko Crusted Lamb MeatballsRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Almond Panko Crusted Lamb Meatballs

It's taken me almost 2 years of thoroughly cooking 4-5 times a week for this blog to actually start to view myself as an amateur chef....

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Tomato, Cucumber, and Red Onion SaladRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Tomato, Cucumber, and Red Onion Salad

Today Lemon & Olives partakes in the one year anniversary of the It's All Greek To Me book tour. If you remember we did this last year...

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Meat and Quinoa Stuffed PeppersRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

Meat and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Recently, Jane and I have been discussing the essence of life. While that may sound a bit philosophical, and we do try sometimes, it...

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Bone-In Rib-Eye SteakRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak

First and foremost, Jane and I wanted to let you know that we’re now officially on Yummly! You can see our personal page here: Lemon &...

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Greek Creamed SpinachRead recipe

Greek Vegetarian Dishes

Greek Creamed Spinach

It’s Tuesday night and it’s dinner time. Jane and I have finished our workout, headed to the store for dinner ingredients, cooked said...

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Roasted Leg Of Lamb With PotatoesRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

Roasted Leg Of Lamb With Potatoes

42 days. 42 days until Jane walks down the aisle to meet me and we start a new chapter in our lives. These past few weeks have been...

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Banana and Orange SaladRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Banana and Orange Salad

They say, “Time and tide wait for no man” and boy is it true. So much has happened since our last post it is almost crazy to think how...

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Sfakianopita | Cretan Cheese Pie With Nuts And HoneyRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Sfakianopita | Cretan Cheese Pie With Nuts And Honey

There has been a lot going on these past few weeks in our home. First off, the wedding planning is into the final stages. We’re...

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Lamb Stew With VegetablesRead recipe

Cooking Videos

Lamb Stew With Vegetables

One of the things Jane and I do is go on walks. Sure it’s for the exercise and movement, but it is really our time to talk. To discuss...

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Homemade Pita BreadRead recipe

Cooking Videos

Homemade Pita Bread

It feels great to be back in the swing of things. There was a little lull here because I got sick. I tried my best to avoid it but in...

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Cauliflower With Tomatoes and FetaRead recipe

Cooking Videos

Cauliflower With Tomatoes and Feta

We have some great news to share with you: Jane found a wedding dress! Yes, after a few ups and downs, both good and not-so-good...

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Pita Stuffed With VeggiesRead recipe

Mediterranean Recipes

Pita Stuffed With Veggies

I’m happy to report that Jane and I have, up until now, stuck to our plan of healthy Mediterranean eating until our wedding. It’s...

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Pantespani | Lemon Sponge CakeRead recipe

Cooking Videos

Pantespani | Lemon Sponge Cake

Well now that Epiphany day has passed, and the 12 days of Christmas are over, I guess it’s time to take down the decorations, pack up...

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Cilantro and Parsley SoupRead recipe

Cooking Videos

Cilantro and Parsley Soup

I don’t know about you, but I really love Amazon more during the month of December. Being a prime member, this 2 day shipping, and...

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Stuffed Bell Peppers With Goat CheeseRead recipe

Cooking Videos

Stuffed Bell Peppers With Goat Cheese

Well today Jane and I are happy to release our 4th cooking video. They have actually turned into a really fun thing. We are in the...

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Zucchini With Garlic & Olive OilRead recipe

Cooking Videos

Zucchini With Garlic & Olive Oil

The month of December has been a busy one for us. We’re in the middle of Christmas shopping, which can cause a little dip in the...

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Shells Filled With Chicken Mediterranean SaladRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Shells Filled With Chicken Mediterranean Salad

Naturally since Jane and I are budding food bloggers, we are obsessed with the food network. If you are unfamiliar with the channel,...

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Cinnamon Twist BreadRead recipe

Greek Bread Recipes

Cinnamon Twist Bread

Jane and I were at a little bakery by our house the other day. We visit the place often, grab a coffee, a healthy lunch, and plan our...

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Roasted Lamb With Rice and Greek YogurtRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

Roasted Lamb With Rice and Greek Yogurt

Another Thanksgiving is in the bag. I think I’ve had enough turkey to keep me satisfied for some time. What was great about this...

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Chicken Cilantro Meatballs With Yogurt SauceRead recipe

Cooking Videos

Chicken Cilantro Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce

To our fellow American readers, can you believe Thanksgiving is this week? To everyone else, can you believe it’s almost Thursday? :)...

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Sliced Zucchini Fried In Batter | Kolokythakia TiganitaRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Sliced Zucchini Fried In Batter | Kolokythakia Tiganita

Yesterday, Jane and I were extremely excited (and nervous) to release our first cooking video! If you haven’t seen it, you can watch...

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Greek Pumpkin Pie | KolokythopitaRead recipe

Cooking Videos

Greek Pumpkin Pie | Kolokythopita

Every year Jane and I head to our local farm for their annual pumpkin patch. What’s cool about this location however, is that you get...

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Greek Stuffed Tomatoes With Meat and RiceRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes With Meat and Rice

Well, it’s back to reality for Jane and I. We’ve just come back from one of the best trips we’ve ever had. We explored: Dublin,...

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Bougatsa | Lemon Orange PieRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Bougatsa | Lemon Orange Pie

Hi everyone! This is our last autopost. We'll be back soon so things will get back to normal. We hope you enjoy today's Greek dessert...

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Pistachio Ice CreamRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Pistachio Ice Cream

\-Hi everyone, this is our second autopost. As you may know Jane and I are on vacation and will be back at the end of October- Let me...

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Greek Stuffed Cabbage With AvgolemonoRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

Greek Stuffed Cabbage With Avgolemono

Well, this is our first autopost. Currently, Jane and I are soaring overhead at roughly 40,000 feet. We’re making our way across the...

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Chicken With Tomatoes and OrzoRead recipe

Greek Chicken Recipes

Chicken With Tomatoes and Orzo

That song from Peter Paul & Mary has been stuck in my head these past few days: I’m leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be...

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Kalitsounia | Cretan Sweet Cheese PiesRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Kalitsounia | Cretan Sweet Cheese Pies

Is it really October already? It is? So you’re telling me we’ve only got a few more months and it will be 2015? Oh boy… This year has...

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Saffron Rice Pilaf | Easy Rice PilafRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Saffron Rice Pilaf | Easy Rice Pilaf

I don’t know how it’s been where you live, but southern California has been incredibly hot this past week. We are in the midst of some...

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Greek Yogurt Garlic Kalamata AioliRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Greek Yogurt Garlic Kalamata Aioli

There is one thing our closest friends know about us: we love moving around/changing directions. For example, Jane and I have been...

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Greek Caramelized Onions | Metaxa OnionsRead recipe

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Greek Caramelized Onions | Metaxa Onions

Jane and I are getting pretty excited. Our European trip is just right around the corner. This year we’ve decided to spend some time...

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Vyssinatha | Greek Cherry CordialRead recipe

Greek Drinks

Vyssinatha | Greek Cherry Cordial

In our last post, we talked about how we spent labor day weekend at the beach. It was hot. In Greece when it’s hot, and there is sour...

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Cherry Spoon Sweet | Γλυκο ΒυσσινοRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Cherry Spoon Sweet | Γλυκο Βυσσινο

Here in the states, we’re coming off a three day weekend. Jane and I love three day weekends (who doesn’t?) because it gives us a...

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Greek Tomato Fritters | DomatokeftedesRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Greek Tomato Fritters | Domatokeftedes

Can you believe we’re more than halfway through August? I’m telling you, we’ll be welcoming 2015 before we know it. This past weekend,...

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Greek Halva | Pistachio and Almond HalvaRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Greek Halva | Pistachio and Almond Halva

It’s been an interesting week for us thus far. Jane and I have been talking a lot about the website, new ventures, and things we’d...

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Zucchini Gratin With Greek YogurtRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Zucchini Gratin With Greek Yogurt

This past weekend, Jane and I were in the kitchen cooking up some perfect recipes. Well, we thought they were perfect, until we tasted...

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Sfougato | Rhodes Quiche | Greek Style OmeletteRead recipe

Greek Breakfast Recipes

Sfougato | Rhodes Quiche | Greek Style Omelette

Today, Jane and I take you to Rhodes (Ρόδος). It’s located in the south Aegean sea, pretty close to Turkey. At one time, a huge statue...

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Greek Quinoa SaladRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Greek Quinoa Salad

I’m happy to report that the new design has been getting great reviews. We’ve been so happy with it. It’s mobile responsive, which is...

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Ouzo LemonadeRead recipe

Greek Drinks

Ouzo Lemonade

Today is our first drink post. After a few of these, you’ll definitely be yelling OPA as you partake in some Greek dancing. As some of...

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Feta Cheese WafersRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Feta Cheese Wafers

Running a food blog keeps us on our toes, looking at ingredients and foods in new ways. Especially when it comes to our, “Greek...

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Revithokeftedes | Chickpea FrittersRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Revithokeftedes | Chickpea Fritters

The past week has been very busy for us. We’ve been hard at work coming up with recipes, some good some bad, and some we won’t even...

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Feta Cheese Pancake | Tiganopita Me FetaRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Feta Cheese Pancake | Tiganopita Me Feta

For those of you that have been to Greece, you’ll know all about the wonderful mezethes (μεζέδες), but for those of you that aren’t...

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Greek Yogurt Lemon & Chocolate Bundt CakeRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Greek Yogurt Lemon & Chocolate Bundt Cake

In case you didn’t know, today is, “National Junk Food Day.” It’s that one day a year where we should set aside to indulge in sweets,...

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White Bean Dip | Navy Bean PureeRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

White Bean Dip | Navy Bean Puree

This past weekend, my niece was baptized and Jane and I officially became her godparents (nouno/nouna)! It was a very nice ceremony...

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Greek Rice Pudding | RizogaloRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Greek Rice Pudding | Rizogalo

This Greek Rice pudding recipe might be one of the best Greek desserts out there. It is a labor of love, but the results are worth is...

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Pasteli | Ancient Greek Honey Sesame BarRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Pasteli | Ancient Greek Honey Sesame Bar

Want to eat like the Ancient Greeks? Well, with today’s Pasteli recipe, you’ll have that opportunity. Pasteli (Παστέλι) might be one...

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Greek Mac and CheeseRead recipe

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Greek Mac and Cheese

A while back Jane and I were out shopping for something and she came across an awesome book: The Mac + Cheese Cookbook. Yes, I know,...

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Homemade Greek PizzaRead recipe

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Homemade Greek Pizza

This past fourth, Jane and I decided to take it easy vs previous years. We had friends coming for the weekend, so we thought resting...

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Black-eyed Peas With SpinachRead recipe

Greek Soups

Black-eyed Peas With Spinach

Black-eyed Peas With Spinach - Μαυρομάτικα me Σπανάκι (Mavromatika me Spanaki) If you’ve been following us, you may have noticed a...

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Fasolakia | Greek Green Bean DishRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Fasolakia | Greek Green Bean Dish

It feels so good to be writing this. These past few weeks have been filled with ups and downs. On the positive, we got engaged! On the...

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Greek Yogurt ChickenRead recipe

Greek Chicken Recipes

Greek Yogurt Chicken

This may just be the single most important post that we have ever published here at lemon and olives. Last weekend I proposed to Jane...

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Greek Yogurt With HoneyRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Greek Yogurt With Honey

Each week Jane and I sit down to analyze what recipes we’ve done, what recipes we’d like to do, what we want to create, and what we...

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Halloumi Cheese RollsRead recipe

Greek Bread Recipes

Halloumi Cheese Rolls

Is it Monday already? I feel like this past weekend went by a lot quicker than normal. We did have a busy sunday as it was mother’s...

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Feta Stuffed ChickenRead recipe

Greek Chicken Recipes

Feta Stuffed Chicken

Chicken, a personal favorite of ours. Poultry is a pretty versatile protein and can be prepared many different ways, today’s recipe...

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Lemon Dill OrzoRead recipe

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Lemon Dill Orzo

They say time stops for no man, well both Jane and I are finding that to be true. With all the work we’ve got going on with the site,...

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Fanouropita | Greek Cake for Lost ThingsRead recipe

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Fanouropita | Greek Cake for Lost Things

Yes, you read the title correctly, the Greeks have a cake for finding lost things. I know what you’re thinking, this could be one of...

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Greek Breakfast WrapRead recipe

Greek Breakfast Recipes

Greek Breakfast Wrap

If you are somewhat familiar with Greek cuisine, you may notice that it is a bit light on the breakfast side. It’s not because Greeks...

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Koulourakia | Greek Easter CookiesRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Koulourakia | Greek Easter Cookies

Yay! It’s that time of year again to make Greece’s beloved Koulourakia. These delectable butter cookies are a favorite after Greek...

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Lagana Bread | Clean Monday Traditional BreadRead recipe

Greek Bread Recipes

Lagana Bread | Clean Monday Traditional Bread

Clean Monday Traditional Bread Every year for Clean Monday, as a way to kick off lent, there is a special Greek bread that is made....

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Lamb And Goat Cheese Stuffed ZucchiniRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

Lamb And Goat Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

The other night Jane asked me what we should do for dinner. I told her I had a taste for lamb but I wanted to do something different...

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Feta And Watermelon MezeRead recipe

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Feta And Watermelon Meze

This past weekend we had a group of friends over for Jane’s birthday. Being the entertaining type, we wanted to offer a few small...

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Baklava Recipe | Nuts and Phyllo Greek DessertRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Baklava Recipe | Nuts and Phyllo Greek Dessert

I seriously do not know what the heck took Jane and I so long to post this recipe. Baklava is the epitome of Greek desserts; however,...

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Feta And Oregano BreadRead recipe

Greek Bread Recipes

Feta And Oregano Bread

Wait...can we really be more than halfway through March? It's true what they say, time stops for no man. I feel like summer is right...

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Bourtheto Fish Stew | Greek Fish Stew With CodRead recipe

Greek Fish Recipes

Bourtheto Fish Stew | Greek Fish Stew With Cod

Wow! What a crazy week it's been. If you follow us on Twitter, you'll know we moved. And I will admit Jane and I move around a lot....

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Scallops and PastaRead recipe

Greek Fish Recipes

Scallops and Pasta

These past few weeks have been incredibly busy. Both Jane and I have been running full steam. With this site, side projects, moving,...

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Greek NachosRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Greek Nachos

In the spirit of the just passed Super Bowl (American Football extravaganza), we decided to whip these babies up because they are so...

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Shrimp SaganakiRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Shrimp Saganaki

As I sit here typing up this post, I can't stop thinking about this little dish we created. Both Jane and I eat a lot of shrimp. Not...

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Avgolemono With VegetablesRead recipe

Greek Soups

Avgolemono With Vegetables

The traditional avgolemono with chicken is our usual go to when it comes to having a quick and easy soup that is comforting while at...

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Pistachio CookiesRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Pistachio Cookies

Let me tell you, I have a love affair with pistachios. I'm so thankful they're one the healthiest nuts around. They have been linked...

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Fried Potatoes With Thyme | Patates me Dendrolivano e ThimariRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Fried Potatoes With Thyme | Patates me Dendrolivano e Thimari

I am not unique in that I love potatoes...fried, grilled, boiled, baked...tots, spuds, fries...oh my! Tonight I am going to meet my...

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Spetsofai | Sausages With Bell PeppersRead recipe

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Spetsofai | Sausages With Bell Peppers

A brand new recipe for me and Kenton and what a treat it turned out to be. We came across this recipe in a wonderful cookbook of ours...

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Vasilopita | Greek New Year's BreadRead recipe

Greek Bread Recipes

Vasilopita | Greek New Year's Bread

Seriously, I cannot believe 2013 is almost over. What an amazing year it has been. Besides looking back on all the fun times with...

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Christopsomo | Greek Christmas BreadRead recipe

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Christopsomo | Greek Christmas Bread

It's that time of the year again to indulge in Greek Christmas bread, Christopsomo, which in means Christ's Bread. This is a tradition...

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Melomakarona | Greek Honey Cookies With WalnutsRead recipe

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Melomakarona | Greek Honey Cookies With Walnuts

It's inevitable that I wait until the last few days to do all my X-mas shopping. I'm not really a fan of long lines and overcrowded...

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Kourambiethes | Greek Christmas CookiesRead recipe

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Kourambiethes | Greek Christmas Cookies

Yes, it's the holiday season once again. I can't believe this year is almost over. As times goes by, I feel each year progressively...

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Pistachio and Fig CouscousRead recipe

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Pistachio and Fig Couscous

My coworker and friend, Nichole, gave me the idea to make a fig couscous. I absolutely adore couscous and while telling her how I love...

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Tomato Soup With Orzo (Domatosoupa Me Kritharaki)Read recipe

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Tomato Soup With Orzo (Domatosoupa Me Kritharaki)

Inspiration comes from so many different places and people that it hard to know where one idea starts and another finishes. This...

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Roast Chicken With OreganoRead recipe

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Roast Chicken With Oregano

The only time that I have ever cooked an entire bird is one year while living in England. I wanted to make sure that I had a proper...

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Greek Yogurt PancakesRead recipe

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Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Truth be told, I was never really a breakfast fan. I was never the type of person to wake up and need something to start my day. I...

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Herb and Feta Mashed PotatoesRead recipe

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Herb and Feta Mashed Potatoes

It's cold, it's windy, and it feels like the holiday season to me. With that comes the incessant need to eat carbohydrates, curl up...

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Fassolatha | Greek Bean SoupRead recipe

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Fassolatha | Greek Bean Soup

Yes, the coveted, "fassolatha" | φασολαδα (pronounced: fah-so-LAH-thah) - the national dish of Greece! This recipe has roots that...

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Phyllo Chicken Pot PiesRead recipe

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Phyllo Chicken Pot Pies

Warm. Flaky. Delicious filling. What does that describe? A chicken pot pie! Jane and I are big fans of chicken pot pies – especially...

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The Greek ScrambleRead recipe

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The Greek Scramble

You wake up on a beautiful Saturday morning, sun shining through the windows, coffee brewing, you feel the freedom of not having to...

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Pork Souvlaki With TzatzikiRead recipe

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Pork Souvlaki with Tzatziki

Pork Souvlaki-- a personal favorite. I love it not only because it's healthy ( a great substitute for red meat), but it really seems...

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Phyllo Cups With Ice CreamRead recipe

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Phyllo Cups With Ice Cream

Chocolate chip ice cream. That is all. No wait, there's a whole idea that I had, a whole article about the best way to eat chocolate...

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Greek Hazelnut CakeRead recipe

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Greek Hazelnut Cake

I owe my love for hazelnuts not to my Greek side, but to my Irish - my mom's side. My mom has been a huge hazelnut lover ever since I...

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Cheese Stuffed Bread - TiropsomoRead recipe

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Cheese Stuffed Bread - Tiropsomo

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge bread lover. Seriously, if I could bottle the fresh bread smell of a bakery first thing in...

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Stuffed Bell PeppersRead recipe

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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Lately, you might notice that we have been posting around once a week. Not too often in food blog world. However, we are growing like...

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Cod And Potatoes In AvgolemonoRead recipe

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Cod And Potatoes In Avgolemono

Since we are trying to keep with the "simple" theme we've been attempting lately,and because we need to cook more fish dishes, we...

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Parmesan and Green Grape SaladRead recipe

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Parmesan and Green Grape Salad

It has been a stressful past couple of weeks. We have been going non-stop with a finish line that we weren't able to see. This is...

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Grilled Shrimp with Lemon and OreganoRead recipe

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Grilled Shrimp with Lemon and Oregano

The first day of fall. We absolutely love this time of year. We woke up to a beautiful day. It had been rather hot lately, so it was...

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Delicious Feta FriesRead recipe

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Delicious Feta Fries

Sizzle on the stove, bake in the oven, or should I just go all out and buy a deep frier? Fries are such a personal and satisfying...

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Lamb SlidersRead recipe

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Lamb Sliders

Since starting this food blog, Jane and I find ourselves at the store almost daily--seriously, the workers literally know us. And...

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Grilled Peaches With Greek YogurtRead recipe

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Grilled Peaches With Greek Yogurt

Peaches with honey (ροδακινα με mέλι - rodhakina me mili) What a beautiful summer treat this turned out to be...I mean, anytime we use...

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Yuvetsi Kritharaki Me Kima | Beef Casserole With OrzoRead recipe

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Yuvetsi Kritharaki Me Kima | Beef Casserole With Orzo

I wouldn’t quite say this is a hodge podge of ingredients, but when you’re ready to sit down and eat it, it would seem Yuvetsi...

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Saragli | Nutty Baklava | Nuts In PhylloRead recipe

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Saragli | Nutty Baklava | Nuts In Phyllo

As we develop this blog, we realize that we have more dinner and appetizer dishes than we do dessert. Is it to be expected? Probably....

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Watermelon and Feta SaladRead recipe

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Watermelon and Feta Salad

I am not too sure how your summers are, but for us here in California, it can be hot! And when summer time hits, what's the one fruit...

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Cretan DakosRead recipe

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Cretan Dakos

I had these while in Crete. Served as a meze alongside some ouzo. They were so good and filling! Like normal bruschetta, no cooking is...

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Baked Lamb With Olive Oil And OreganoRead recipe

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Baked Lamb With Olive Oil And Oregano

This juicy baked lamb dish is a simple option for a wholesome and flavorful dinner. Lamb is a staple protein in Greek cuisine and has...

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Kotopita | Greek Chicken PieRead recipe

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Kotopita | Greek Chicken Pie

If you are in the mood for a warm chicken dinner, this creamy pie baked with cheese and herbs is just what you are looking for. I have...

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Youvetsi | Greek Lamb Stew With Orzo RecipeRead recipe

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Youvetsi | Greek Lamb Stew With Orzo Recipe

In Greek, Youvetsi (pronounced: yoo-VEH-tsee) is a wonderful traditional Greek stew. The meat gets it flavors from the tomato base,...

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Pastitsio Recipe | Greek Baked Pasta With Meat And Béchamel ToppingRead recipe

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Pastitsio Recipe | Greek Baked Pasta With Meat And Béchamel Topping

It's a hearty meal and a favorite we make a few times a year. This Greek pastitsio recipe is something the whole family will enjoy!...

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Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pie)Read recipe

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Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pie)

Much like the tiropitakia and spanakopita, this dish can be made in ever popular triangle/ singular format, or in the pie format....

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Moussaka RecipeRead recipe

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Moussaka Recipe

This traditional Greek dish is not only authentic, but also mouth watering! Moussaka is normally made by layering strips of fresh...

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Bechamel Sauce RecipeRead recipe

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Bechamel Sauce Recipe

This creamy topping to many Greek dishes is truly an easy and flavorful sauce to make. Whenever you are looking to top a meat dish,...

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Souvlaki RecipeRead recipe

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Souvlaki Recipe

Souvlaki (soo-vlah-kee) This dish is the Greek experience and can be referred to as the Greek “fast food.” Although, it’s far from...

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Greek Tea: What It Is And How To Make ItRead recipe

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Greek Tea: What It Is And How To Make It

Greek Mountain Tea or τσαϊ του βουνού, is a fantastic tea that comes from high up in the mountains throughout Greece. It has such a...

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Meat Stuffed Apples - Mila Gemista Me KimaRead recipe

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Meat Stuffed Apples - Mila Gemista Me Kima

In Greek: Meat Stuffed Apples – Mila Gemista Me Kima - Μήλα γεμιστά με κιμά The smell of baked apples makes this appetizer almost seem...

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Tsoureki | Greek Easter BreadRead recipe

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Tsoureki | Greek Easter Bread

The traditional Easter bread made and eaten on Greek Easter is called Tsoureki. It's a beautifully intricate looking bread that is...

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Stuffed Squid | Kalamarakia YemistaRead recipe

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Stuffed Squid | Kalamarakia Yemista

Recently, Kenton said that he wanted to try to do something outside of our comfort zone. He told me that he wanted to work more with...

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Galaktoboureko Rolls | Greek Custard DessertRead recipe

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Galaktoboureko Rolls | Greek Custard Dessert

Mmm...Galaktoboureko Rolls....This delightful summer dessert will have everyone raving. The sweet syrup drizzled over the perfectly...

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Asparagus With FetaRead recipe

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Asparagus With Feta

In Greek: ( σπαράγγι με φέτα) This is one of my favorite appetizers for a few reasons: it's quick and incredibly flavorful. Sometimes...

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Chicken With Lemon Sauce And Potatoes (Kotopoulo lemonato me patates) RecipeRead recipe

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Chicken With Lemon Sauce And Potatoes (Kotopoulo lemonato me patates) Recipe

Your simple chicken dish. This was something I made when in a rush and didn’t know what else to cook. I had a package of chicken...

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Zucchini Stuffed With Feta And GarlicRead recipe

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Zucchini Stuffed With Feta And Garlic

This amazing appetizer fills the room with the aroma of garlic and urges your senses wake up. I had a great time making these because...

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Tiropitakia | Phyllo Triangles Stuffed with Greek CheeseRead recipe

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Tiropitakia | Phyllo Triangles Stuffed with Greek Cheese

I'm pretty sure I could eat these every day. The saltiness of the Greek cheeses pairs so nicely with phyllo dough. In Greece they're...

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Tzatziki Sauce Recipe | Greek Cucumber Yogurt DipRead recipe

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Tzatziki Sauce Recipe | Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Tzatziki (Τζατζίκι). Seriously, who doesn't like this stuff? I remember the first time I made it for Jane, it was her first time...

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Greek Meatball Soup | Youvarlakia AvgolemonoRead recipe

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Greek Meatball Soup | Youvarlakia Avgolemono

I absolutely love this Greek meatball soup aka Youvarlakia Avgolemono ( γιουβαρλακια αυγολεμονο)! I feel I make this at least twice a...

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Greek Afelia Recipe | Pork Tenderloin With Red WineRead recipe

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Greek Afelia Recipe | Pork Tenderloin With Red Wine

This Greek Afelia Recipe is a wonderful dish of pork marinated and cooked in a nice Greek red wine. Note: Any red wine you have on...

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Greek Baked Lamb With Yogurt SauceRead recipe

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Greek Baked Lamb With Yogurt Sauce

This is a beautiful Greek Baked Lamb recipe that is great for summer time. The added yogurt sauce really adds a fresh flavor that...

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Greek Lamb Chops RecipeRead recipe

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Greek Lamb Chops Recipe

This is a very easy Greek lamb chop recipe. What makes it so delectable is the garlic aroma that you smell when the lamb is being...

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Greek Lamb with Pasta Recipe (Arni me Kritharakia)Read recipe

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Greek Lamb with Pasta Recipe (Arni me Kritharakia)

This is another great traditional Greek Lamb with Pasta recipe. There are many times I can recall having this dish served along side a...

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Greek Lamb Fricassee | Arni Frikase RecipeRead recipe

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Greek Lamb Fricassee | Arni Frikase Recipe

This is a delicious Greek Lamb Fricassee recipe. It's toped with traditional Greek Avgolemono sauce (egg and lemon sauce) that is a...

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Stifado | Greek Beef StewRead recipe

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Stifado | Greek Beef Stew

This Greek stew is absolutely delicious and hearty. The key to Stifado (stee-FAH-thoh) is the time that is required to make it. It's a...

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Pasta Elias | Πάστα Ελιάς | Greek Olive SpreadRead recipe

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Pasta Elias | Πάστα Ελιάς | Greek Olive Spread

A funny story about this Greek Olive Spread recipe, and one that has a lesson for people using Kalamata olives for the first time. I...

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Avgolemono Sauce RecipeRead recipe

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Avgolemono Sauce Recipe

This Greek sauce (egg-lemon) is so versatile, that you can add it just just about anything! It can be added to soups like Avgolemono...

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Greek Charcoaled Cheese | Ladotyri sta karvounaRead recipe

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Greek Charcoaled Cheese | Ladotyri sta karvouna

Greek Charcoaled Cheese...who knew? A very simple Greek appetizer that will make your mouth water. I normally make this appetizer...

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Greek Eggplant Dip | MelitzanosalataRead recipe

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Greek Eggplant Dip | Melitzanosalata

Greek Eggplant Dip | Melitzanosalata | Μελιτζανοσαλατα is a popular side dish/dip served with meat, fish or bread. It has a smoky...

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Greek Stuffed Peppers With CheeseRead recipe

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Greek Stuffed Peppers With Cheese

Mmmm, Greek stuffed peppers with Cheese. Normally, I tend to stay away from spicy food. Not that I don't like it--I do; however, I...

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Avgolemono | Greek Egg Lemon SoupRead recipe

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Avgolemono | Greek Egg Lemon Soup

Avgolemono soup (αυγολέμονο με κοτόπουλο), one of the absolute favorites! I remember it like it was yesterday, the gentle bubbling of...

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Basil and Feta Cheese SpreadRead recipe

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Basil and Feta Cheese Spread

This is very simple and easy appetizer (meze) that you can whip up in no time at all. I don't know what it is about these two, but...

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Kolokythokeftedes | Fried Zucchini FrittersRead recipe

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Kolokythokeftedes | Fried Zucchini Fritters

These yummy fried zucchini fritters are called, Kolokythokeftedes (Κολοκυθοκεφτεδες) and are made with fresh zucchini, amazing herbs,...

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Skordalia | Greek Garlic SauceRead recipe

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Skordalia | Greek Garlic Sauce

A potent but delicious sauce to serve alongside your favorite bread or main meat dish. The flavor, in my opinion, is too strong to...

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Taramosalata | Greek Fish RoeRead recipe

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Taramosalata | Greek Fish Roe

Taramosalata has a wonderful flavor that is reminiscent of lox on a bagel. It is rich and salty but like many Mediterranean dishes,...

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Traditional Greek Salad | Horiatiki SaladRead recipe

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Traditional Greek Salad | Horiatiki Salad

The traditional Greek salad, doesn't have one main ingredient we see outside of Greece--lettuce! The Horiatiki Salad (Villagers Salad)...

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Baked Cherry Tomatoes and FetaRead recipe

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Baked Cherry Tomatoes and Feta

Baked Cherry Tomatoes and Feta is another favorite of mine and an easy appetizer to prepare in a short amount of time. I must admit...

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Dolmathes | Greek Stuffed Grape LeavesRead recipe

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Dolmathes | Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves

Dolmathes (ντολμάδες αυγολεμονο) - one of our favorite recipes. I've been making this exact recipe for years and it comes from my...

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Greek HummusRead recipe

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Greek Hummus

The wonderful dip that is Greek hummus. This dish is popular in many countries and with each adding it's twist. Admittedly, this isn't...

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Saganaki | Flaming Greek Cheese RecipeRead recipe

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Saganaki | Flaming Greek Cheese Recipe

Saganaki recipe Flaming Greek cheese! Okay, we have to admit that in all actually, a traditional Greek Saganaki recipe doesn't include...

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Kalamata Olive Bread RecipeRead recipe

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Kalamata Olive Bread Recipe

Who doesn't love freshly made warm bread? Especially when it's a tasty Kalamata Olive Bread Recipe (καλαματα ελιά Ψωμί). I would argue...

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Keftedes | Greek MeatballsRead recipe

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Keftedes | Greek Meatballs

Greek Meatballs | Keftedes Keftedes, my favorite non-traditional meatballs. They technically are meatballs but not the kind that are...

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Red Pepper HummusRead recipe

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Red Pepper Hummus

Red Pepper Hummus, much like traditional Greek hummus, but in this recipe, red peppers are added. If you're unable to find tahini,...

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Sliced Feta With Oregano And Olive OilRead recipe

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Sliced Feta With Oregano And Olive Oil

Overview The very first Greek dish I'd ever had. As a little kid, I remember olives and cheese being in my house at all times. One...

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Spanakopita Recipe | Spinach And Cheese PieRead recipe

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Spanakopita · Spinach & Feta Pie

All hail Spanakopita (σπανακόπιτα)!! A very well known Spinach pie outside of Greece, the famous Spanakopita recipe! You can find this...

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