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Slow Sunday Dishes

Slow Sunday favorites, bright grilled meats, and family dishes built for a full table.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lamb Stew With VegetablesRead recipe

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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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Roasted Lamb With Rice and Greek YogurtRead recipe

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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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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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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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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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Spetsofai | Sausages With Bell PeppersRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

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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Pork Souvlaki With TzatzikiRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

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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Stuffed Bell PeppersRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

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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Lamb SlidersRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

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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Yuvetsi Kritharaki Me Kima | Beef Casserole With OrzoRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

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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Baked Lamb With Olive Oil And OreganoRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

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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Youvetsi | Greek Lamb Stew With Orzo RecipeRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

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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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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Meat Stuffed Apples - Mila Gemista Me KimaRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

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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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

Greek Meat Recipes

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

Greek Meat Recipes

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

Greek Meat Recipes

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

Greek Meat Recipes

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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