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Traditional Greek Easter Soup “Magiritsa”

December 9, 2022April 18, 2021

“Magiritsa” is eaten to break the fast of the Greek Orthodox Great Lent, the 40 days before Easter.  In its traditional form, the soup  consists of the offal removed from the lamb before roasting, flavoured with seasonings and sauces. Prepared on Holy Saturday along with the next day’s lamb, magiritsa …

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wood skewers with chicken and ananas chunks
Main - Poultry

Delicious BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Skewers

April 15, 2021April 14, 2021

An easy Hawaiian recipe I found many years ago on a Del Monte pineapple can. It combines chicken with the sweetness of tropical pineapple. It’s just absolute perfection, especially with an ice cold margarita in your other hand. Enjoy!!!

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chopped beet salad with walnuts and yoghurt
SaladsSide dishes

Greek Style Beet Salad with Yoghurt and Walnuts

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021

Silky beets, creamy yogurt and crunchy walnuts are combined for a unique salad that resembles the famous “tzatziki” garlic sauce but has a much finer taste and irresistible color.

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Pan with short pasta and tomato tuna sauce
Main - FishPasta & Rice

Tasty Summer Tuna Pasta with Ouzo

December 4, 2021April 3, 2021

A low fat, easy to make pasta recipe with fresh summer vegetables, canned tuna and ouzo, the dry anise-flavoured aperitif widely consumed in Greece. A dish perfect for a relaxed bite with friends in the moonlight. Enjoy!!! 

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A dish with a turkey avocado sandwich and cherry tomatoes
SaucesSnacks & Sandwiches

An Uncoventional Sandwich named ATG (Avocado-Turkey-Garlic)

March 20, 2021March 20, 2021

Enjoy this trendy snack for breakfast, brunch, light meal, afternoon snack or quick dinner. It’s healthy and delicious and best of all, it’s super easy to make and ready in 10 minutes. 

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Kallisti

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I am an amateur lover of cooking.
This "homemade" blog is the outcome of creating in my kitchen with recipes that I have been collecting for the last 20 years and I want to share with you.
You may find also suggestions for food and cooking tools that I discover when I visit the Athens market or on my travels in Greece and around the world.

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Magic Christmas Eve! Christmas Salad with Citrus Magic Christmas Eve!

Christmas Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients
200 g mixed greens (roman lettuce, iceberg lettuce, rocket, valerian, spinach, lollo rosso etc.)
1 spring onions (trimmed, chopped)
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
1/2 carrot (peeled)
1 orange
2 tbsp pine nuts (optional)
For the Citrus Vinaigrette
50 ml orange juice (from a fresh, juice orange)
1 tsp lime juice (or lemon)
50 ml olive oil
1 tbsp orange jam
1 tsp mustard (Dijon or similar)
1/4 tsp turmeric (ground)
salt
pepper

Instructions
1. Make the vinaigrette: whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl (or using a blender) until completely blended.
2. Cut the peeled orange into thin slices and then into small pieces. Grate the carrot on the large holes of a box grater.
3. Arrange all salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. 
4. Drizzle greens with the vinaigrette, serve and enjoy.

https://catinmykitchen.gr/recipe/christmas-salad-with-citrus-vinaigrette/
🎄Original Festive Mousse "Melomakarono"🎄Try 🎄Original Festive Mousse "Melomakarono"🎄Try this caramel mousse inspired by Greek festive flavours and make the perfect ending to a magical Christmas dinner!

https://catinmykitchen.gr/recipe/festive-mousse-melomakarono/
🧡Delicious Italian Pasta "7p"🧡 An invigorati 🧡Delicious Italian Pasta "7p"🧡 An invigorating and very tasty pasta of tuscan origin. Easy to prepare, named by the fact that all seven ingredients needed to make it start with “p”.

https://catinmykitchen.gr/recipe/delicious-italian-pasta-7p/
💫Homemade Shortbread Biscuits 🐾These 4-ingre 💫Homemade Shortbread Biscuits 🐾These 4-ingredient, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are originated in Scotland and are perfect as an everyday treat or a festive baking.

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Beautiful nature in a pot. Tribute to the World En Beautiful nature in a pot. Tribute to the World Environment Day. Save the planet! #worldenvironmentday #sustainableliving
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ!
💫"Gioulbasi" - Mixed Meat in Parchment💫Tradi 💫"Gioulbasi" - Mixed Meat in Parchment💫Traditional, with strong flavour and wise taste combinations, "gioulbasi" is the best festive dish. A hearty recipe with lamb, beef, pork mixed with vegetables and cheese. Enjoy this irresistible dish of mixed meat for dinner, lunch, or gatherings to tantalize every tastebud. A perfect choice for Easter.

https://catinmykitchen.gr/recipe/gioulbasi-mixed-meat-in-parchment/
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