At times, pangrattato is referred to as ‘the poor man’s Parmesan’ as it is said it was used to replace expensive grated cheeses in various recipes. I am not sure…
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Dutch Pancakes / Pannenkoeken
A Dutch pancake, or pannekoek, is a relatively thin pancake that can be served either sweet, or savory, or both (Yes! Yes! Yes!). Dutch pancakes are thicker than French crêpes,…
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Kalamarakia Tiganita (Extra-Tragana) / Καλαμαράκια Τηγανητά (έξτρα-Τραγανά) (Extra Crunchy Fried Calamari)
My recipe for fried calamari here guarantees you end up with a batch of kalamarakia that are extra crunchy on the outside (using a mixture of bread flour and coarse…
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Dutch Split Pea Soup / Hollandse Erwtensoep (Snert)
This authentic Dutch split pea soup, also known as erwtensoep, or snert, is typically made from dried green split peas (not fresh green peas!), lots of winter-y (root) vegetables, and…
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Wild Boar and Porcini Ragù / Ragù di Cinghiale e Porcini
Regular (meaning: not monster, or god-sent) wild boar are native to Greece and are still quite a popular game animal today. Moreover, this year and previous years there has been…
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Spiced Braised Mutton with Dried Apricots (Mutton Stew)
These spiced braised mutton chops (or is it mutton stew?) are comfort food perfection! For this dish, mutton rib chops and loin chops are braised for hours in a sauce…
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Porchetta (Italian Pork Roast)
Ahhh Porchetta. This Italian version of a pork roast, with its crispy bubbly crackling, juicy fatty meat and herb stuffing is just divine! Eat it sliced onto a soft, white…
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Spaghetti with Marmite and Crispy Mushrooms
When English food writer and star cooking show host Nigella Lawson posted her recipe for ‘Spaghetti with Marmite’ on her website and social media, there was an outbreak of varying…
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Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Pickled Jalapeños
This quick and easy stovetop mac and cheese with jalapeños is a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine. I pretend to only cook this when I don’t have a…
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Sardeles ston Fourno / Σαρδέλες στον Φούρνο (Greek Oven-Baked Sardines)
In my version of ‘sardines from the oven’, the few slices of tomato and onion are a great accompaniment to the fatty fish without overpowering the entire dish too much…
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Mermaid Noodle Salad (with Prawns, Scallops and Deep-Fried Prawn Heads)
This dish will definitely make a splash (Yeah. The puns are back.) at your dinner table! Divide the blue noodles, crunchy vegetables, juicy prawns, scallops and crispy deep-fried prawn heads…
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Greek Grilled Octopus
If you miss your summer holidays on the Greek islands as much as I do, this Greek style grilled octopus will transport you straight back to that quaint little tavern…
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Artichoke Quiche (with Pancetta)
In the small city I used to live in back home in the Netherlands, there is this little French bakery that sells these incredibly buttery, amazingly creamy, super-cheesy mini artichoke…
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Pasta with Green Asparagus, Mascarpone, Lemon and Toasted Hazelnuts
In this recipe, slightly crunchy stir-fried asparagus are joined by silky Mascarpone, the freshness of lots lemon juice and zest (it’s very lemony!) and a nice toasty crunch from oven-toasted…
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Tarama Spaghetti / Μακαρόνια με Ταραμά (Pasta with Greek Fish Roe)
This recipe is one of my favorites. Not only is it very easy to make, it’s bursting with flavors coming from salty cured tarama, refreshing lemon juice and zest, and…
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Spicy Lobster Linguine
This slightly luxurious and decadent dish, consisting of lots of sweet lobster meat in a savory, slightly spicy tomato sauce served on top of silky-smooth pasta, is a perfect meal…
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Spicy Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwich with Kimchi Sauce
I like my fried chicken sandwich a little hot and spicy, but simply adding cayenne pepper to the spice-mix won’t do it for me. Instead, I tried to spice things…
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Gida Vrasti / Γίδα Βραστή (Greek Stewed Goat Soup)
This hearty Greek goat soup (or is it a stew?) is definitely a dish that can get you through the cold winter days! It’s full of flavor, slightly fatty and…
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Barley and Kale Soup (With Bacon and Parmesan Cheese)
There is nothing like a bowl of hot soup on a freezing cold evening, or dark and dreary day. This barley soup is extremely comforting and pretty healthy with loads…
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Octopus Stifado / Χταπóδι Στιφάδο (Greek Octopus and Onion Stew)
When I think of a typical Greek image I think of blue skies, blue seas… and clothing lines full of octopi. If you’ve ever visited one of the Greek islands…
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Pasta with Oven-Roasted Chestnuts, Pork, and Sage
I know it’s still November, but I am already getting in the mood for all the wonderful foods that come with the winter Holiday season. Cheese platters, Christmas cookies, puddings,…
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Beef Tongue for Sandwiches
Personally, I am not easily frightened, or repulsed by food. Even more so, I usually think it is more interesting to turn what some might find ‘less appetizing ingredients’ into…
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Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese Quiche with Olive Spiders (Halloween)
Are you guys ready for Halloween? I sure am! While Greece is not so big on Halloween, and autumn can feel a bit different from what I am used to…
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‘White Giouvetsi’ with Goat and Zucchini Blossoms (or Orzo Casserole)
Zucchini flowers, or squash blossoms are something you occasionally find at the market during summer (there are still some left now at the beginning of autumn over here in Greece).…
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