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    Souvlaki Recipe from Cooking Greek Cookbook

    Souvlaki is one of my favorite dishes to make (and eat)! At home, I tend to make it with boneless chicken breast, but when I go out I tend to order pork. I like to marinate the meat for at least a few hours, but I have found that overnight is best. Once it's done marinating, I add pepper and...
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    Lemon Potatoes Recipe from Cooking Greek Cookbook

    Lemon potatoes is one of my all time favorite Greek dishes. I love the way the lemon tastes with potatoes, and it tends to pair well with just about every main course I could serve, but most especially poultry or seafood. Basically, if I've seasoned the meat I am serving with lemon, I tend to...
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    Briam Greek Roasted Vegetables Recipe from Cooking Greek Cookbook

    One of my favorites elements of Greek cooking is the wealth of hearty vegetable dishes, and this Briam recipe is an absolute classic. It is filled with flavor, and you can either serve this as a side dish or a meal when served with feta cheese and bread. The Cooking Greek cookbook has a great...
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    Grilled Branzino Recipe from Cooking Greek Cookbook

    When I visit Greece, one of the dishes I love is to order grilled fish. Seafood is plentiful in Greece! Branzino is one of my favorites. However, when I am not in Greece, it's really hard to find this dish. So, I decided to learn how to make it. I found a great recipe in the Cooking Greek...
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    Moussaka Recipe from Cooking Greek Cookbook

    One of my favorite Greek dishes is Moussaka, but I don't make it at home a lot. One of the issues is that I haven't found a great recipe, and I know that working with eggplant can be tricky. In the past, people have tried to explain to me how to make it, but their explanations have been...
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    Melamakarona Recipe from Cooking Greek Cookbook

    Now that the Christmas season is approaching us, I am thinking about my holiday making. Specifically, it's time to plan when to make Melamakarona, the traditional Greek Christmas cookie. Some Greeks may also know this cooking as "Finikia". The Cooking Greek recipe is easy to follow and bursting...
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    Tiropita Recipe from Cooking Greek Cookbook

    Making tiropita at home is fun and a lot easier than it may seem - especially when doing it in a 9 x 13 pan. Although I have used different combinations of cheeses, the version I like the best includes imported feta and then a soft cheese like anthotyro if I can find it, cottage cheese if I...
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    Horiatiki Sałata Recipe from Cooking Greek Cookbook

    Horiatiki Sałata, or Greek village salad, is one of my favorite Greek dishes to cook at home, especially when the tomatoes are vine ripened or even better, pick straight from my garden. This salad is a great side dish as part of a larger meal, or it can actually stand on its own. I love to eat...
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    Dolmadakia Recipe from Cooking Greek Cookbook

    There is nothing more rewarding than making dolmadakia at home. You can use fresh or jarred grape leaves depending on the time of year. If using fresh, it's best to pick them in the early summer, like in June. The filling is made from rice and meat, but vegetarian versions cut out the meat. In...
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    Do you have a favorite area in Crete to visit?

    Crete is large enough where it's not an easy trek going from one end of the island to the other for a day trip, so I like to choose an area to stay in and then focus on exploring it. My personal favorite is the area near Chania, but I have stayed near Heraklion, as well, and liked it. Where do...
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    Never been to Thessaloniki. Where to start?

    I've been to Greece several times but I have never been to Thessaloniki. What are some of the main sites to see here, and what do you all recommend doing?
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    Greek Ferry Travel - Should I Book Tickets in Advance?

    When planning a trip to Greece, I always wonder if I should book ferry tickets in advance or not. Is there any benefit to it or am I better off waiting?
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    How historical are some of the traditional Greek dances?

    I know a handful of common Greek traditional dances, such as the Syrtos (Kalamatianos), Zymbeiko, tsamikos, hasaposervikos, the "Never on a Sunday", the syrtaki, and a few others. Do any of these have roots in Ancient Greece?
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    What is your favorite beach on Rhodes?

    I went to Rhodes once as part of a cruise stop, and I spent the whole time touring the Knights of Saint John area, as well as the Acropolis of Lindos. By the time the tour was over, there was no time to really do much else. Next time I go, I want to hit the beach. Do you have a favorite beach on...
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    What is the best way to make a gyro at home?

    Sometimes I can't find all the ingredients that I need, such as the pita bread that is used, or the traditional meat. Any advice on ways I can get it to taste good when I can't find all the right ingredients?
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    Greek Easter Traditions

    Lent for Orthodox Christians begins on Monday (March 15th), which got me thinking about Easter. I am curious - what are some of your favorite Easter traditions? For me, going to church on Saturday night and bringing home the candle, breaking our Lenten fast with a nice meal after church (usually...
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    Cruising in Greece in 2021?

    I am thinking of taking a cruise in Greece. With all the pandemic restrictions, I am wondering if this is even possible for 2021? Besides that, I am also curious if you can recommend a good cruise line or itinerary. Even if we can't cruise this year, eventually I am sure cruises will be back up...
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    Day Trip from Athens Suggestion: Temple of Poseidon

    I just wanted to share that one of the most memorable day trips that I took while staying in the Athens area was The Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion. I didn't really know what to expect but it ended up being memorable. My mother said this was a common excursion on one of the Mediterranean...
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