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Strudel without the Stress!
In my most recent post, a couple of days ago, we 'traveled' to Vienna! So, no better time than the present to virtually taste some strudel. Strudel (a German word…
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Spanakopita & Tiropita …YiaYia approved!
With this post, I will stretch YOUR Greek table (and your waistline) a little bit more, because for Greeks it's never enough food 🤦♀️. Two tasty appetizers I am sharing…
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Sizzle up that Grill for Fajitas!
Having grown up in Buffalo, New York I occasionally ate "Mexican food" at restaurants with friends. I was familiar with tacos, enchiladas, chips, salsa, guacamole, and queso. But it wasn't…
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Shock your taste buds with Shakshuka!
If you are not yet familiar with this deliciously spicy dish, then you are really missing out. Shakshuka is a savory meal consisting of poached eggs nestled in a thick,…
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Pastitsio, the “Greek Lasagna”
I'm not Greek but feel that I have earned the hard-sought title of an 'Honorary Greek', by being married to one for 27 years, regularly interacting with the MANY Greek…
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Osso buco, a Milanese Classic!
Osso buco is a popular northern Italian main course that originated in Milan in the 1800s. While sounding quite fancy, it is simply meaty veal shanks braised in yummy vegetables,…
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A Smoky Eggplant Dip
I would like to share with you another delicious Middle Eastern dish that I learned from some Syrian friends, as well as my frequent travels to the Middle East, and…
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Hungarian Bean Soup with Smoked Hocks
This delicious Hungarian bean soup is also known as 'Jókai Bab Leves' in the Hungarian world (Bean Soup a la Jókai). It is named after a very famous and prolific…
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‘H’ is for Hungarian Hortobágy-i Crêpes
Admittedly, I have been in a crêpe-making mood recently, having received a brand new crêpe pan for Christmas. A variety of sweet and savory crêpes have since graced my dinners.…
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The Art of Whole Fish!
Such a familiar sight in the fish markets of Athens! 'Off with its head!' is what I commonly used to tell my fishmonger when asked how he should prepare my…