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Chickpea Fritters with Spicy Sauce

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  • Lunch
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Crispy chickpea fritters, packed with flavor, served with a spicy sauce that elevates the taste! A perfect appetizer, or light lunch, that combines tradition with a touch of bold flavor....

Giorgos Tsoulis

October 29, 2024
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Parmesan Thyme Shortbread w/ Feta Dip & Cranberry Sauce

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These parmesan thyme shortbread cookies with a creamy feta cheese dip, topped with cranberry sauce, are a perfect party amuse-bouche or holiday starter. The salty, sweet, tangy flavor with the...

Mia Florea

October 29, 2024
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Ginger Beetroot Muffins w/ Maple Glaze

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Beetroot loves ginger and ginger loves beetroot! Adding freshly grated uncooked beetroot to these muffins ensures an earthy, sweet flavor, despite the bright red fading. These ginger beet muffins are...

Mia Florea

October 28, 2024
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Canned Tuna Meatballs

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  • Dinner
Canned tuna is more versatile than just being used in pasta or sandwiches. You can, for instance, make these delicious tuna meatballs that go well with creamy mashed potatoes, mashed...

Elena-Greta Apostol

October 9, 2024
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Chicken Schnitzels

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  • Chicken Recipes
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The original Wiener schnitzels are made with veal, but chicken has overtaken veal and pork as Europe’s favorite meat and chicken schnitzels are just as popular—if not more so—than the...

Diana Oana

October 8, 2024
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Halloween Pizza Dip

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  • Fall
  • Pizza Recipes
This is a monstrously delicious pizza dip, perfect for Halloween! With rich layers of melted cheese and ranch sauce, this dip will steal the spotlight at your Halloween party! Dip,...

Giorgos Tsoulis

October 5, 2024
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Oven-baked Potato Cheese Balls

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  • Vegetarian Recipes
We always end up with some mashed potato leftovers. But that’s not necessarily an issue, because that’s how this delicious potato cheese balls recipe came about—super soft, fluffy, with melted...

Elena-Greta Apostol

September 20, 2024
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Whipped Feta Cheese with Greens

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If you like feta cheese, you’ll love this creamy version with fresh greens, which is extremely easy to make in just 2-3 minutes. While it keeps well in the fridge,...

Elena-Greta Apostol

August 14, 2024
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Crispy, Cheesy Potato Fritters

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This crispy potato and cheese fritters recipe is inspired by a traditional Romanian recipe called tocinei, which are a part of every Romanian’s childhood. They are a round and crispy...

Elena-Greta Apostol

July 29, 2024
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Oven-baked Breaded Olives

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What’s your favorite snack? I just discovered my favorite one: baked breaded olives. They’re so good they’re addictive, really. Soft and juicy on the inside, these oven-baked breaded olives have...

Elena-Greta Apostol

July 29, 2024
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Avocado Hummus with Spinach

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The green spinach and well-ripened avocado give this delicious hummus an intense green color. And since this hummus includes mashed avocado, why not call it guacahummus?🥑 For any hummus and...

Diana Oana

July 16, 2024
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Pear & Gorgonzola Tartlets

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  • Savory Pies
There is no other fruit, or vegetable even, that better complements the spice and bitter taste of gorgonzola like pears and grapes! It’s likely they only exist to be enjoyed...

Diana Oana

July 16, 2024
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Piyaz: Turkish White Bean Salad

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Legume salads, featuring ingredients like white beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, broad beans, and black-eyed peas, are essential for anyone looking to familiarize themselves with Turkish salads. When seasoned with olive...

Feyza Kirmaci

June 24, 2024
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Çoban Salata (Turkish Sheperd’s Salad)

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The most popular of Turkish salads is Çoban salad (literally translated to shepherd’s salad). It’s a light and wonderful summer salad made with roughly chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, and...

Feyza Kirmaci

June 24, 2024
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Easy Feta Dip w/ Roasted Tomatoes

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How fast can you make a quick lunch? 20 minutes on the clock 😊. Serve this feta cheese dip as an appetizer to guests, and you have guaranteed mega excitement....

Diana Oana

May 23, 2024
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Walnut Skordalia (Greek Garlic & Bread Dip)

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Skordalia is a traditional Greek dip made from toasted bread, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. It’s a great accompaniment to fried fish, vegetables, or you can use it as a...

Giorgos Tsoulis

March 20, 2024
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Tomatokeftedes (Fried Tomato Balls) with Yogurt Sauce

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Tomatokeftedes is one of our favorite Greek dishes and is a traditional appetizer on the island of Santorini. Made with diced tomatoes, onions, mint, and feta cheese, these small bites of...

Giorgos Tsoulis

March 5, 2024
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Ladenia (Traditional Greek Pizza/Flatbread)

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Ladenia is a traditional Greek dish originating from Kimolos, a beautiful island located on the southwest of the Cyclades. Ladenia is a type of flatbread topped with a mixture of...

Giorgos Tsoulis

March 5, 2024
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Pink Deviled Eggs

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  • Easter
These vibrant and flavorful deviled eggs are sure to add a pop of color and excitement to your table. They are easy to make and super delicious! Related: Easy Deviled...

Diana Oana

February 23, 2024
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Mortadella, Burrata and Pesto Focaccia Sandwich

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  • Breakfast
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This is an amazing sandwich with some of the best traditional Italian ingredients: mortadella, burrata, pesto, balsamic vinegar, arugula and focaccia. You can make it with store-bought focaccia and pesto...

Giorgos Tsoulis

February 10, 2024
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Mushroom Arancini

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  • Southern European Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Recipes
Arancini is an Italian appetizer which was invented in Sicily, but are now highly popular throughout Italy. These golden, crispy orbs are filled with a savory mixture of mushrooms, creamy...

Giorgos Tsoulis

February 9, 2024
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Cheese & Bacon Filled Puff Pastry Carrots

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  • Easter
If you’re looking for something creative for this Easter look no further than this. These puff pastry carrots filled with a delicious cheese, bacon & chives cream are simply amazing....

Giorgos Tsoulis

February 8, 2024
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Flaounes: Cypriot Easter Cheese Pastries

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  • Dessert
  • Easter
Flaounes (singular: flaouna) are traditional Cypriot pastries typically enjoyed during Easter. They are made with a rich yeast dough filled with halloumi along with mint, honey, raisins and spices such...

Giorgos Tsoulis

February 8, 2024
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Strawberry Risotto

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  • Dinner
  • Rice & Noodles
  • Side Dish
This is a fantastic strawberry risotto recipe that works great as an appetizer, or even as a light lunch or dinner. It can also work as a side dish for...

Giorgos Tsoulis

February 7, 2024
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