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Oh! That's such a good tip. I tracked down some Greek sausage and made it, and I got pretty close. Thank you!

What seasonings do people typically use for the Greek braised lamb shank? I can't seem to get the combinations right. I like the savory/sweet nature of typical sauces. Mine is more savory than sweet. I have seen recipes with oregano and cinnamon. I have seen recipes with thyme and nutmeg. I have...

When I was at a Greek restaurant, I bumped into a dish that had sausage, onions, peppers, and tomato. I had some - a friend I was dining with had ordered it. I want to make it at home - it was delicious and looked pretty simple. I don't remember what it is called, so I am having a difficult...

Thank you! I think I will give this a try. I didn't even realize they may have different cooking times.

I know that Greek Easter is a week after Western Easter this year - sometime in Mid April. I actually observe Western Easter, but I love Greek cooking and culture, so I joined the forum. I want to learn more about the religious side of things for Greeks. I know that lent is coming up, does...

Many of the Greek dishes I know how to cook are very time consuming for me to put together, like stuffed grape leaves and spanakopita. Sometimes, I want to eat Greek food, but I don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Can you think of some easy Greek suppers besides salads to eat? I...

I saw a recipe for Greek baked beans in tomato sauce and I want to make it. It calls for dried gigantes beans, which I can't find. Can I use any dried bean? I was thinking dried, white lima beans. I also think I read in another thread that someone here uses butter beans? Can I use canned beans...

I have heard great things about some of those places you mentioned. I want to be able to do the island justice - so I am thing at least ten days. I would love to stay longer, though.

Now that the holidays are behind me, I am starting to think about traveling to Greece in 2023. I want to visit a place I never have before, and I am thinking that Kefalonia might be a great place to explore. I would like to be on the island during when the sea turtles are on the beaches laying...

It has been a while since I have made chicken kapama. A recipe I found has me doing a spice rub with cinnamon, cloves, salt, pepper, a pinch of sugar. It seems like an extra step - I am willing to do it if necessary, but in talking to people, I don't think everyone does this step. I have a...

I ended up making a spanakopita to go with the spread. Luana, I love the idea of serving chicken kapama - maybe I will cook that soon, and definitely a strong possibility for next year!

I am planning to make Vasliopita for New Year's. It would be my first time. I found this recipe and I will share the ingredients. I only have a question about the ingredients, not the method (looks to be like making a cake?). Here are the ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons...

So, what do Greeks typically eat for their New Year's celebrations? I know, it is a bit of a generalization, but I am trying to plan a menu for my next major Greek meal. I know that not everyone in Greece eats the same thing. I will, of course, be serving Vasilopita as part of my dinner party...

I am thinking to prepare a Greek-style pork dish for my Christmas meal. How do people usually do it? Is it a roast? I was thinking of marinating the roast meat in a ladolemono overnight and roasting it with potatoes... What types of sides do people serve with this, besides the potatoes?

Wow! Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I think I might try to make pork this year and have a traditional Greek dinner table.

Thanksgiving is coming up, and I am trying to track down a recipe. I had a Greek friend verbally describe what this is, but I need a recipe to follow if someone can help me out. His family recipe involves: Onion Ground beef Rice Water or broth All spice, cinnamon, oregano (I thought he said...

I want to experiment making some traditional Greek dishes over the holidays. While I am learning how to cook Greek foods, I am also getting to know the culture. So, what do people typical cook during this time of year? I have done some research and made a quick list: ** There's a Greek...

I have been cooking a simple dish - essentially you make pasta (I like spaghetti or linguine). After it's cooked, I plate the pasta, drizzle it with olive oil, sprinkle Romano cheese (my favorite for this dish) and top it with a fried egg. Now, I have seen variations of this dish in different...

I have realized it definitely depends on my mood. Thank you for weighing in!

If I wanted to visit Greece and enjoy a lot of consistently great food, where would you recommend? Here are some things I was thinking about ... feel free to chime in and offer suggestions: ... Athens - it being a larger city, I figure there has to be plenty of options and interesting twists...