Greek coffee ☕️! Greeks, Armenians, Turks and other people’s in that part of the world all drink this coffee. We all call it by our ethnic name for it. Greek coffee for two. (I painted these cups.) The Greek version is traditionally a blonde roast, and is less bitter to the taste. I use the … Continue reading Greek Coffee
I made homemade Labneh, which is a Levantine cheese made from yogurt. In Greece, we call this “tiri kremas” which simply means cream cheese.This is a simple process. I took Greek yogurt, which is already strained, and strained it even more, to drain out even more whey.You can do this in the fridge over a … Continue reading Labneh Yogurt Cheese
So this savory pita (or pie) recipe is a traditional recipe from my husbands’ hometown of Trikala, Greece.It is called “plastos” which literally means fake! So this a fake out spanakopita. The usual spanakopita is more labor intensive because these women would create their own multi-layered wheat based phyllo dough. Imagine working all day, and … Continue reading Plastos Greens Pie from Trikala, Greece
Paksimadia or Biscotti with anise seeds, almond extract & ouzo. And they are keto! The recipe is based on my favorite paksimadia traditional to the Greek island of Kefalonia, where my family is from! Easy recipe! Whenever I would visit the island, my great uncle Makis would be sure to have these in ample supply … Continue reading Paksimadia or Greek Biscotti
Just made “Tsigaria”, which is made of any dark leafy greens 🥬and herbs🌱 that you want or have available. “Tsigarizo” means “I fry”. I used baby spinach, leeks, scallions, basil, mint, dill, parsley, oregano, shallots, garlic. Sauté in olive oil & a little water on medium flame. Salt & pepper to taste. Garnish with a … Continue reading Tsigaria – Greek sauté of dark leafy greens and herbs
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