Karitas Mitrogogos
Pineapple Lemon Mousse
I grew up having this wonderful treat on many special family occasions and always on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve . . . and since I...
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Karitas Mitrogogos
Dec 30, 20192 min read
Deluxe Fish Stew for New Year's Eve!
After having so much meat for Christmas I've decided to make one of all time favorite Icelandic fish stews for New Year's Eve this year. ...
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KaritasM
Nov 26, 20192 min read
Skonsur - Yummy Icelandic Scones!
Icelandic skonsur or scones, when translated into English, are delicious thick, airy griddle cakes that are best eaten directly from the ski
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KaritasM
Nov 25, 20192 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
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KaritasM
Oct 2, 20192 min read
Greek Pastichio
Pastichio is a classic Greek baked pasta dish made with macaroni (or other) pasta, ground beef, béchamel sauce and grated cheese. It is...
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KaritasM
Jul 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...
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KaritasM
Jul 13, 20191 min read
Tiropitakia - Phyllo Cheese Triangles!
As you may have discovered, in Greece we use phyllo dough for endless varieties of pies, pastries, appetizers and wrappings for both...
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KaritaM
Jun 3, 20192 min read
Scrambled Eggs - Greek Style!
Kagianas or Strapatsada is the traditional Greek version of scrambled eggs, made with lots of fresh tomatoes, feta cheese and if...
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KaritasM
May 28, 20193 min read
Yummy Sesame Bread Rings!
Koulouria Thessalonikis, delicious sesame bread rings whose origins date back to the Byzantine Empire, have always been associated with...
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KaritasM
Apr 21, 20193 min read
Blissfully Easy2Make Blinis!
Russian blinis, deliciously light buttery pillows of pure pleasure, are traditionally served with Smetana (crème fraîsche) and caviar. ...
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KaritasM
Mar 25, 20192 min read
Deep-fried Salted Cod Fish!
Lately I've had quite a few requests for the Bakalarios (deep-fried salted cod fish) recipe served with Skordalia (garlic dip), so here...
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KaritasM
Mar 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...
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KaritasM
Mar 25, 20193 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...
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KaritasM
Jan 13, 20193 min read
Almond Meringue & Strawberry Dessert!
In December when I tested the Sarah Bernhardt recipe before posting it on the blog I decided to freeze more than half of the almond...
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KaritasM
Jan 8, 20194 min read
Juicy Roasted Pork Loin!
This year for Christmas my husband and I decided to stay at home and enjoy a relaxing day with Norma, our German Sheppard, which meant I...
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KaritasM
Dec 23, 20181 min read
Holiday Favorites!
This year I have to admit that I haven't had much time to think about the Christmas holidays . . . but today I spent much of the day in...
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KaritasM
Dec 13, 20184 min read
Decadent Almond Meringue Cookies!
At this time of the year I often get nostalgic for anything Icelandic . . . as they remind me of my many happy long, dark winter days...
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KaritasM
Nov 28, 20184 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...
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KaritasM
Nov 6, 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;...
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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...
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