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Soups & Comfort

Comforting bowls, lemony broths, and simple pots for cooler evenings.

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Greek Fisherman's SoupRead recipe

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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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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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Cilantro and Parsley SoupRead recipe

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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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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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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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Tomato Soup With Orzo (Domatosoupa Me Kritharaki)Read recipe

Greek Soups

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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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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Greek Meatball Soup | Youvarlakia AvgolemonoRead recipe

Greek Meat Recipes

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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Stifado | Greek Beef StewRead recipe

Greek Soups

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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Avgolemono | Greek Egg Lemon SoupRead recipe

Greek Chicken Recipes

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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