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axariotisxy

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I have been making a lot of Greek cabbage salad. I thought I'd share my recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium head of green cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, and thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, sliced cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Let the salad sit for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
  6. Serve in a large salad bowl or on individual plates and enjoy this refreshing and zesty Greek cabbage salad.
 
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Greek cabbage salad is a salad with cabbage and carrots. And even though it is an amazing salad, sometimes it can get a bit boring. That is why I find this recipe from axariotisxy yummy. I love it when a someone takes a recipe he likes and gets creative with it. That’s what cooking is all about being creative. axariotisxy thank you for sharing!
 
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Greek cabbage salad is a salad with cabbage and carrots. And even though it is an amazing salad, sometimes it can get a bit boring. That is why I find this recipe from axariotisxy yummy. I love it when a someone takes a recipe he likes and gets creative with it. That’s what cooking is all about being creative. axariotisxy thank you for sharing!

I agree - and sometimes I don't even do the carrots! Sometimes I just use cabbage. I kind of love how this recipe even has parsley in it. I can't imagine the tomatoes though, but I bet it will add a nice flavor and texture contrast. I am just not sure I ever would have thought of that myself!
 

Is kalamaki the same as souvlaki?

So I was out with some Greek friends the other night, and one of them ordered kalamaki. I figured it was just another version of souvlaki, but they gave me that “you clearly don’t know” look. Now I’m wondering, what’s the actual difference? I’ve always thought souvlaki was the catch-all term for grilled meat on a stick, but they acted like kalamaki is its own thing.

Is it a regional thing? Is kalamaki a type of souvlaki, or are they completely different? Does it depend on whether it’s served on a stick, in pita, or on a plate? It seems like the same thing to me, but there might be some differences?

Top 5 Favorite Greek Foods to Grill?

I absolutely love hosting summer dinner parties outside, there’s nothing better than good food, good company, and a warm evening breeze. I tend to stick with Greek food (with a few fun twists), and grilling has become my favorite way to cook when entertaining.

Here’s my current top 5 for the grill:
  1. Leg of lamb (slow and juicy!)
  2. Souvlaki (can’t go wrong)
  3. Grilled whole fish, Greek style with lemon and herbs
  4. Greek veggies in a grill pan—zucchini, peppers, onions, the works
  5. Pizza! Not traditional Greek, but it’s always a crowd pleaser
I’m always looking for new ideas to add to the lineup. What are your favorite Greek (or Greek-inspired) dishes to grill? I’d love to hear what others are making—especially things that feel festive, flavorful, and easy to serve outdoors. Open to everything from meats to cheeses to sides...

Handling dried gigantes?

I’m a huge fan of gigantes plaki and other dishes that use these giant beans. I am really struggling with the dried ones.

No matter how long I soak or boil them, they never seem to get quite soft enough. I’ve tried overnight soaking, longer cooking times, even baking soda in the soak water. Still hit-or-miss results. Sometimes they split before they soften, or the skins get tough.

I know canned gigantes exist, but I’d love to master the dried kind, especially for homemade plaki where texture really matters.

Any tips? Is there a soaking method or cooking trick that’s worked well for you? I am considering trying to get them soft in a pressure cooker, maybe that will help?

Preserving Fresh Herbs Options?

I have fresh herbs growing beautifully in my yard right now, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, and a few others I use all the time in my Greek cooking. I dry oregano every year, but I’m wondering what other methods people use to preserve fresh herbs beyond just drying.

For example, can you freeze dill without it turning brown or losing flavor? What about mint, has anyone had luck preserving it in ice cubes or oil? I’d love to have a supply that still tastes vibrant when I cook things like yemista, dolmades, or spanakopita in the winter months.

Are there any Greek-style herb pastes or traditional methods that people still use? I’ve heard of storing parsley in lemon juice, but I’ve never tried it. I’d really love to keep the flavor of summer going year-round, especially since these herbs are such a big part of how I cook.

Greek Meal Prepping Tips?

I love cooking Greek food and do it often, but let’s be honest, some of our favorite dishes take forever to prepare. Between layering, slow simmering, and fresh chopping, it’s not always realistic on a busy weeknight. I’m starting to think about meal prepping Greek-style, but I’m not sure where to begin.

What traditional dishes work well for prepping ahead? I’m hoping for healthy options—think veggies, legumes, lean meats, maybe even Lenten dishes. Can you freeze moussaka or fasolada? Do you pre-roll dolmades and just steam them later? How do you store horta or prep spanakopita in advance without it getting soggy?

I’d love to hear what works for you, like batch cooking ideas, tips for storing or reheating, or any Greek dishes that get betterafter a day or two!
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