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cubrinj

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I plan to bring some Greek desserts to some of the parties I will be attending over the next few weeks. Do you have any suggestions? I plan to make koulourakia, melamakarona, and I am looking for one other thing, like a nice cake. The cake would be for a holiday dessert party. I was thinking either that or pasta flora. I have never made pasta flora though and I was afraid I will mess it up. Any advice appreciated I am totally open to suggestions!
 
Pasta flora is super easy and you shouldn’t feel intimidated by it. The dough is similar to sugar cookie recipe. One other dessert you could try is revani which is a cake drench with syrup. Very very yummy!
 
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Pasta flora is super easy and you shouldn’t feel intimidated by it. The dough is similar to sugar cookie recipe. One other dessert you could try is revani which is a cake drench with syrup. Very very yummy!
I have had Pasta Flora before and loved it. I didn't realize it was easy to make! I might try it...
 
Pasta flora is super easy and you shouldn’t feel intimidated by it. The dough is similar to sugar cookie recipe. One other dessert you could try is revani which is a cake drench with syrup. Very very yummy!
Pasta Flora was a good idea! I ended up doing that and it came out great... Thank you!
 
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Can you make your own rusks?

I love Cretan Dakos!
There's something about the combination of the crunchy rusk soaked with the juice of ripe tomatoes, topped with fresh cheese and olive oil, that has me hooked!

However, given that I live in an area where it's challenging to find authentic Cretan rusks, I'm contemplating on whether I can bake my own at home. I'm curious if anyone here has attempted to make rusks suitable for dakos from scratch.

I know I can order then online. I tried this, and they didn't survive the shipping too well.

Traditional Greek soups in Greece?

Most of the Greeks I know are from the United States - so it's been a few generations since a lot of them spent extended time in Greece.

From what I understand, Greek cuisine kind of changes. From what I can tell, in the United States, the most popular soup is Egg and Lemon soup (avgolemono) but in Greece, I don't see to as much or rather, hear of it as much.

What are the most popular soups in Greece?

How does this fasolada recipe look?

Does anyone have any idea if the ingredients list in this fasolada recipe looks good? I want to make it soon - seems like a good lenten meal to me.

  • 1 cup dried white beans (such as Great Northern or navy beans), soaked overnight
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Optional: lemon wedges for serving

I am questioning the lemon and the garlic - I never put both lemon and garlic together. Also, I have never used stock before, I usually put tomato paste in it. But this recipe has diced tomatoes so I am questioning if the stock is necessary.

What are the most famous Greek cheeses?

I've recently embarked on a culinary quest to explore the rich and diverse world of Greek cheeses. From the tangy feta found in traditional Greek salads to the sizzling delights of halloumi, Greece's cheese culture seems incredibly vast and flavorful. 🇬🇷

I'm reaching out to this knowledgeable community to ask: What are the most famous Greek cheeses that you've tried or heard of?

Are there any particular varieties that are a must-try or any hidden gems that rarely escape the borders of Greece? And if you have any delicious recipes or pairings to share, I'd love to hear about those too!

How to learn about different regional cuisines in Greece?

I have learned so much about Greek cuisine by being on this forum! I know that there are standard recipes that everyone seems to cook.

For example, you can get souvlaki all over. Everyone seems to serve a village salad with slight variations. Most regions seem to make moussaka. There are tons of others.

I have also noticed that each region has their own specialties. How do you go about learning about them?

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