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cubrinj

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These are the ingredients for making a super tasty Greek potato salad as an appetizer

  • 6 medium boiled potatoes
  • 4 medium red onions
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 6 tablespoons Greek olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
  • Chopped parsley, to garnish
This is what your end product will look like!

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This looks so appetizing. I make patata salata all the time with the traditional Greek spices, but intrigued by the use of wine and crushed fennel seeds. Will definitely try this version! Thanks for the new idea!!
 
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This looks so appetizing. I make patata salata all the time with the traditional Greek spices, but intrigued by the use of wine and crushed fennel seeds. Will definitely try this version! Thanks for the new idea!!
Im down to add red wine to any recipe lol
 
This looks seriously amazing. I agree with acamp7 - red wine in a recipe is always a good thing!
 

Enjoying Cooking with Greek Honey

One of the things I love most about Greek honey is its versatility. You can use it in so many different ways in the kitchen. I've drizzled it over Greek yogurt for breakfast, mixed it into salad dressings for a touch of sweetness, and even used it as a glaze for roasted vegetables. The depth of flavor it adds to dishes is truly remarkable.

But perhaps my favorite way to use Greek honey is in baking. It adds a wonderful depth of flavor to cakes, cookies, and pastries. I recently made a batch of baklava using Greek honey, and it was a game-changer. The honey soaked into the layers of phyllo dough, creating a sweet and sticky treat that was absolutely irresistible.

I go out of my way to buy it - if I can't find it locally, I get it online. When I go to Greece, I get some in Greece, too.

What do you love to use Greek honey for?

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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.

What is the best street food in Greece?

What do you consider the best street food in Greece? Are there any specific dishes or local delicacies that you dream of having again? Also, if you have recommendations for particular places or vendors, that would be fantastic!

Here's what I've got on my list so far:
  • Souvlaki
  • Gyros
  • Loukoumades
  • Spanakopita
  • Bougatsa
But I'd like to go beyond the usual and try the real local flavors that might not be as famous internationally. I'm open to suggestions from all over Greece. I have an idea of what I like but want to see what others say.

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?

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