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Agreed, I see lemon only sometimes, and when I do it's a real treat! By far the most common flavors I see are vanilla and chocolate. I recall there was a lot of gelato in Greece, too, similar flavors as in Italy.

I like the citrus based ice creams, like lemon is a personal favorite. Sooo good!

All the herbs in our kitchen have medicinal qualities! It's kind of fascinating. Thanks for sharing!

I don't really like dill so I never make my tzatziki with it. I know a lot of Greeks in the US who love dill and they put it in everything!

Oh wow, these are filled with cheese? I think I will love these! I'd like to try them once before I make them, though. Does anyone know where I can find them?

This is such a great idea. My mother said that her family used to do that, but we somehow lost the tradition. We all love garlic, too.

Tsoureki French Toast is one of my favorite post-Easter foods to eat! It tastes especially good as a French toast bake, but for that, you really need to be feeding a crowd. One egg, a spash of milk, some sugar and cinnamon, and that is enough to make a single slice or two....

A friend f mine makes her own gyro meat, which cuts down on the salt and some of the fat while still retaining the same general flavor. I also try to put more of the veggies in there than normal!

I totally agree! I tend to want it most when I am not feeling well.

Looks like bougatsa to me! One of my favorites

I totally agree, Greece does have some of the best comfort foods! Makaronia me kima is one of my personal favorites. I also love Avgolemono soupa, and spaghetti made with a sauce made of Greek yogurt, cheese, garlic...

Thank you for sharing these recipes. I have never had this and am really intrigued. Just when I think I know a lot about Greek cooking, I find out about another dish that I don't know! Looks delicious.

This looks fantastic! For me, pastitso is all about he Krema - it is tricky to get it right. It looks like you have gotten it right!!! When my yiayia passed away, "the touch" that she had with the Krema passed with her. I feel like we are finally close to replicating.

Yes they do! I saw chives growing in pots on balconies. It kind of looks like regular lawn grass, but it has a slight oniony flavor. Chives are best used as a garnish.

I agree, and I sometimes use chives instead if I have those. But, I like the taste of scallions in this much better.

You're welcome! My absolute favorite is to use all the fresh mint we have in our yard.

I saute a chopped onion or (or I use a half a chopped onion if I don't have a lot of vegetables to use) and then add the vegetables, a little water, and either some chopped tomato or a little tomato sauce or tomato space. I always season it with some oregano. If I have them, I stir in chopped...

I didn't realize it was possible to find the thick phyllo in stores! Very interesting.

Agreed! Honey and Greek yogurt are magical together.

This looks delicious! I don't always find octopus, but when I do it is a real treat.