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I’m on a culinary quest to master the art of making Loukaniko, the traditional Greek sausage that tantalizes taste buds with its savory blend of spices and herbs. I understand that each region and even each family might have their own special recipe passed down through generations. Which leads...

I love Greek cuisine. I cook it all the time and I love trying new recipes. The time has come for me to think about planning a food tour! Does anyone have any advice? I would love to hear from members of this forum about their experiences with food tours in Greece. Which regions or cities...

I am looking into regional cuisines in Greece and I am actually going to Thessaloniki at some point this year to visit some people. What are some unique dishes, and maybe concepts, that may the culinary food scene here unique? From my initial research, I understand that Thessaloniki is known...

Nothing tastes better than vegetables, fruits, herbs, et cetera that have come straight from the earth to the plate. The only way to really have full control is to grow a lot of food on my own. I am sure this is one of the reasons why food tastes so good in Greece. It's time to start planning...

I am looking for recommendations. I am going to Thessaloniki in the spring and I want to visit a taverna or restaurant that has great Mezze! If you've had an unforgettable meze experience in Thessaloniki, please share! I'm looking for recommendations on: Your favorite spots for meze in the...

I love Greek cuisine! I have learned that it many regions in Greece, seafood is a big part of the culinary traditions. This got me thinking, and I'm curious to know—what's your favorite Greek seafood dish? Do you also have a favorite fish that you like to eat? I'm eager to hear about your...

I noticed in Greece while I was there last that there is actually corn! Does it grow in Greece? I think I read somewhere that it grows in Northern Greece, but I have never been. Does anyone know if there are some Greek traditional dishes that involve corn? I know that we can get street corn in...

I just got back from Greece and one thing I noticed, which I didn't realize about Greece, is that there were a fair amount of pasta dishes on the menu. As a kid, we didn't eat a lot of pasta. All we did was make a Greek-style meat sauce with spaghetti, pastitsio, and a pasta dish that involves...

In the United States, food is readily available year round because the produce often comes from all over. Avgolemono Soup Avgolemono soup is a creamy and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cold day. It’s made with chicken broth, rice, and a mix of eggs and lemon juice, which creates a creamy...

I tried to explain to one of my non-Greek friends how to work with phyllo and failed. We watched this video together and it was perfect. I thought I'd share in case anyone needs this info!

I was looking in the food forum and I saw that someone made a remark that the phyllo in Greece used for sweet desserts like baklava is different than the phyllo used for savory dishes. I did notice while in Greece that the savory phyllo is thicker. What is really the difference? Is savory...

The holiday season is coming up and I know I will be eating decadently while out and about - but not every day. So, I am brainstorming ways I can eat healthy in between gatherings. Greek Salad Greek Salad is one of the healthiest typical Greek dishes you'll find. It's loaded with fresh...

One of the joys of Greek cooking is the simplicity. This is one of the easiest dishes I make. I love making Horta, and I always use different greens. Here are my favorite greens to use - what are yours? - Spinach - Escarole - Dandelion Greens

I am most knowledgeable about the cuisine of Greece. I love to cook, and I learned how to make traditional Greek foods from my family. Food is what we discussed, talked about, and enjoyed together over the years. We barely talk about history - so when I happened to learn about Ohi Day in...

Thanks for the advice! You are right about the walking - I checked my Fitbit and I got a good 5000-6000 steps more in Greece per day than I did at home. Hmmm- that might be a good place to start - build the habit of more walking, work on using cleaner ingredients, and start cooking more...