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I have noticed when watching traditional Greeks cook, they very rarely have a recipe out. They're simply putting together the recipes. This is especially true for savory cooking. I have a friend who makes cheese pita completely off the top of her head, and each time she makes it, she seems to...

This is interesting - how does one decide when to use cinnamon, cloves, or both? I have noticed that Greek recipes differ so much, the spices are often used interchangeably... is it simply personal preference?

In another thread I asked about stifado spice blends... I have been looking into Geek spice combinations and I am wondering if clove and cinnamon are often used together in dishes, both sweet and savory, or if Greeks tend to use one or the other. The reason why I ask is in that thread, someone...

I used to make it, but I don't know where my recipe went and I never had it memorized. I plan to make it with beef. I recall we used a bunch of different spices. The main issue is the I can't remember the spice combination. Also, I used to make it in a pressure cooker but I no longer have one. I...

This is perfect! I was looking for a good recipe to follow for this time of year, and I think I will try this one!

Thank you! Quick update - I did mix a little soft cheese in the filling for my last batch. I liked it but I am not sure I will do it again because it cut down on the taste of the pumpkin.

I have started making kolokithopita a lot in the autumn because I love butternut squash this time of year. This is how I make it: I make a filling with pureed pumpkin or squash, a bit of sugar (I do it by taste because it depends how sweet the squash or pumpkin is), cinnamon, and nutmeg. I make...

Okay, I guess it's not a bad backup plan. Thank you!

I am starting to get nervous that I won't be able to find chestnuts for this dish. What if I can't? What do I do? Do you think buying cooked and vacuum packed chestnuts from online or if I see them around is a viable alternative? Someone in my family said they didn't like those chestnuts but it...

My family makes this dish and I am trying to recreate it and maybe even try something different... I know it might take me a while to nail down my technique before Thanksgiving, and I will even want to do at least one test run. As far as I can tell this is basically the technique: Sauce one...

Interesting to hear that my family isn't the only one that makes that unique "stuffing." Interesting!

My husband's Greek-American family celebrates Thanksgiving even though a lot of them are from Greece. They have a traditional Turkey meal with mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted squash, etc. I did notice that they also can't help themselves and regularly serve Greek dishes on the table like...

I am trying to learn about the Greek culture because I married a Greek-American. I figure that history is part of that! So, can you guys share with me some great resources that will give me an overview of the history? I found this on Youtube, don't know if it is any good. I know, I am not a kid...

Does anyone here have a good tiropita recipe they'd like to share? My husband just told me that it was one of his favorite dishes and I want to surprise him by making it. I tried asking the ladies in his family and they tried to explain it, but no one has a recipe. I was thinking if maybe I...

This is something I will have to watch out for when we visit Greece. I feel that you can learn a lot about the people and culture by experiencing the street food!

I am of Dominican descent and my husband and I had an Orthodox wedding, but I didn't convert. I want to learn about the religion more to better connect with him and his side of the family ... what types of things should I look at? I found this link online and found it informative. How should I...

This is a great list of resources, thanks for sharing. For me, I'd just be learning Greek because I want to be able to communicate with my husband's family. I've tried duolingo but it doesn't seem like enough.

As always Mykonos is the place to be for celebrities around the world! This years guests are Elon Musk, Jordan Belfort, Tristan Thompson, Mohammed Salah, and 50 Cent. While I personally will not be near Mykonos, I like seeing that these celebrities are bringing tourism and income for the Greek...

This is one of my favourite Greek recipes! I hate using processed white sugar and love using Greek honey wherever I can. My in-laws will bring honey back from Greece and its so good that I even feel bad using it for one single recipe, but this cake is definitely worth it. Check out this recipe...

The temple of Poseidon is one of the mainlands most beautiful ancient Greek structures. The temple was built by the ancient Greeks in honor of the god Poseidon, who is said to be the god of the sea. Near the Temple, there are freestanding statues of young men. The temple was built strategically...