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Tzatziki - Yogurt and Cucumber Salad/Dip
Ingredients 1 large seedless cucumber 1 tblsp salt 2 full cups full fat strained Greek Yoghurt (Stragisto) or 2 cups 0% Fat Greek...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Feta, Olive and Pomegranate Salad for 2!
I love mixed seasonal salads with fruit, nuts and Feta, goat or other fresh cheeses that give way to an abundance of combinations and...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Nov 10, 20222 min read


Bacalao with Spicy Tomato sauce & Olives
In spring around the Greek National Day (25 March) when many locals enjoy the traditional dish of Bakalario Skordalia, (fried salted cod...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Apr 18, 20224 min read


Mushrooms in the Limelight!
This year I have really become hooked on to edible mushrooms; particularly the Portobello and extra-large Champignons or “white button”...

Karitas Mitrogogos
May 7, 20213 min read


Healthy Oven Steamed Cod Loins with Potato Kale Salad!
As I promised in my blog post . . . Amazing Iceland 2020/1! . . . here are the recipes for the tasty Steamed Cod Loins that I cooked...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Sep 15, 20203 min read


Quinoa Salad with Veggies & Grapefruit
Quinoa is an incredibly versatile grain that is easy to prepare, high in protein and fiber and can be served for just about any meal...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Jun 26, 20202 min read


Cretan Dakos with a Twist!
The traditional Cretan Dakos is made with super healthy barley rusk that consists of whole grain barley flour, water and salt. As the...

Karitas Mitrogogos
May 13, 20202 min read


Traditional Cretan Dakos Salad!
The traditional Cretan Dakos is made with super healthy barley rusk that consists of whole grain barley flour, water and salt. As the...

Karitas Mitrogogos
May 12, 20202 min read


Baked Giant Butter Beans with Spinach & Feta Cheese
Ingredients 2 – 4 tblsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup finely sliced scallions 2 tblsp finely chopped flat leaf parsley 2 tblsp finely...

Karitas Mitrogogos
May 7, 20201 min read


Healthy Shrimp, Spinach & Tomato Recipe!
Today’s healthy recipe, Shrimp with Spinach & Tomatoes, is ultra-easy to make & only takes a few minutes to cook.

Karitas Mitrogogos
Mar 22, 20201 min read


Healthy & Easy2Make Chickpea Salad!
In my home, various pulses are an essential part of our diet. I love all pulses and since these natural wonders freeze well, I always...

Karitas Mitrogogos
Jan 29, 20202 min read


Fennel with Lemon/Caper Dressing
Fennel, native to the Mediterranean region, is a perennial herb that belongs to the carrot family. I love its licorice-like flavor and eat i
KaritasM
Nov 25, 20192 min read


Easy2Make Summer Salad!
On hot summer days I really don't feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Instead, I try to come up with lots of quick, tasty...
KaritasM
Jul 25, 20192 min read


Skordalia - Garlic/Almond Dip!
This hearty dip is a must for all garlic lovers! Traditionally it’s made by combining crushed garlic with stale bread that has been...
KaritasM
Mar 25, 20192 min read


Easy2Make Oven Baked Bakaliaros!
On the 25th of March, the Greeks celebrate the anniversary of the revolution against the Ottoman Empire in 1821 and The Annunciation...
KaritasM
Mar 25, 20193 min read


Seafood Binging in Central Athens!
If seafood binging is high on your agenda you might want to check out the Psarochori restaurant . . . . one of my favorite places in...
KaritasM
Mar 4, 20192 min read


Tempting Feta Stuffed Squid!
I love squid in all its forms . . . fried, grilled, slow-cooked in a stew or stuffed and oven roasted with various fillings. My absolute...
KaritasM
Nov 28, 20184 min read


Sunshine Chicken!
This is a recipe I’ve been making for my friends and family for years! Fresh oranges add juicy flavor, while peppers and olives add...
KaritasM
Nov 7, 20182 min read


Get Cozy with a Pumpkin Carrot Soup!
With pumpkin is in season, it goes without saying that I'm making lots of yummy pumpkin recipes . . . my favorite being comforting soups;...
KaritasM
Nov 6, 20182 min read


Easy2Make Chickpea Salad!
In my home, various pulses are an essential part of our diet. I love all pulses and since these natural wonders freeze well, I always...
KaritasM
Nov 6, 20182 min read
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