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    Are there some tricks to making the avgolemono sauce?

    I don’t separate yolk and whites I place them in a blender with one cup water and juice of half lemon Best till frothy and slowly add a cup or two of your hot broth Then slowly add that to your soup stirring so you don’t curdle the broth
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    Making Prassopita Like in Greece

    I also add a block of cream cheese Adds creaminess and moisture
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    Greek Cake with Quarter in it?

    Make sure you order in early December
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    Galaktboboureko Custard Fell Apart

    Did you use semolina or farina Custard: I use farina ( box with the blue boy) I use 1 cup farina to 1/2 gallon whole milk 1/2 lb sweet butter 7 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla That’s the custard
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    Greek Cake with Quarter in it?

    Yes it is called a Vasilopita You can either bake it or order from Poseidon Bakery in New York It’s delicious snd they deliver anywhere
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    Good Greek Foods for Weight Loss?

    As I have mentioned in other replies Love this book The Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Solution by Julene Stassou MS RD Healthy foods Great recipes
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    Spitting and the Evil Eye?

    Yes ! To ward off the evil eye
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    Unexpected Spices Used in Greek Cuisine?

    No you will find different spices indigenous to different areas of Greece For an example Tsoumbritsa is a spice used in Northern Greece …. A mix of an oregano -thyme taste They use it in sausages ( loukanika) and certain meat stews
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    Runny Homemade Greek Yogurt

    Are you using whole milk
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    Losing Weight with the Greek Diet?

    You probably did more walking than you do at home . Most foods in Greece are organically grown thus more delicious and more satisfying Try a Mediterranean diet One book I use is : Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Solution Written by Julene Stassou MSRD It’s excellent
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    Eggplant got slimy - moussaka

    Eggplant must be salted and left to sit for at least 20 minutes to release its moisture. Before frying, pat each slice dry with paper towels
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    Gigantes Plaki Never Got Soft

    Your beans were too old. After soaking overnight and simmering for two hours they should definitely be perfect!
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