This right here, is my husband’s favorite dip! Tirokafteri literally means hot (spicy) cheese. It is made with wonderful creamy, salty feta, Greek yogurt, Florina peppers, garlic, olive oil & red pepper flakes. Traditionally served with warm bread or pita. I also love it with a plate of cool crispy crudités (veggie sticks), pita chips … Continue reading Tirokafteri- Spicy Feta Dip
Politiki Salata is a traditional salad brought to us by the Greeks of Constantinople, which is modern day Istanbul. It is made with both green and purple cabbage, shredded carrots, celery, spring onions, fresh parsley, and roasted red peppers. It is tangy and bright, and among Greeks, considered a winter salad. In essence it is … Continue reading Polítiki Salata
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
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