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voula_slat

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I wanted to share a simple watermelon salad recipe that's perfect for summer! I've had this in Greece! I use mint that my family brought over from Greece a few generations ago!

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of watermelon, cubed
  • 1 cup of cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, cucumber slices, red onion, and chopped mint.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the crumbled feta cheese on top.
  4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. I don't like to use dressing, preferring its natural juices to season it.
 
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This is one of my favorite summer salads! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
 

Melomakarona Recipe - does this look right?

I found my family's melomakarona recipe and the card is badly damaged in the spot where the ingredients are. This is what it says - does it look right or did I misinterpret what it said? This is just the cookie recipe. The syrup part wasn't damaged.
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup fine semolina
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon clove
  • Orange zest (couldn't read amount)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Metaxa

Is there really all that oil?

Vasilopita Recipe?

I know New Year’s Eve is still a little ways away, but I’m already planning ahead for the big celebration. This year, I want to bake my own Vasilopita, and I’d love to get it just right. To make sure I don’t run into any surprises on the day, I’m planning to do a test run soon.

Does anyone have a tried-and-true recipe they swear by? I’m open to all styles—whether it’s the traditional cake version or the more bread-like one. Bonus points for any tips on where to place the coin so it doesn’t sink too far. Thanks!

Side Dishes with Souvlaki?

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So far, I’m thinking of making a traditional Greek salad and some tzatziki for dipping, but I’d love more ideas to round out the meal. Should I include roasted lemon potatoes, pita bread, or something lighter like grilled vegetables?

If you’ve hosted a similar meal or have favorite sides that elevate souvlaki, I’d love to hear your suggestions.

Favorite way to have your gyros?

I am taking a poll and this is a much debated topic in my circle. How do you like your gyros? I like to make them at home because I can't always get to Greece to have them done right.

How I like mine:

- The correct pita bread, which is hard to find. I tried making it and it wasn't a good experience (I am not great with bread making).
- The meat I prefer are the pork gyros - but I will eat the chicken kind.
- Definitely have to have tzatziki
- Definitely chopped onion and tomato

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How about you guys?

Dinner party featuring meze

I’m planning a holiday dinner party for my friend group, and I want to make it memorable. I’ve been thinking of doing a sit-down style dinner with Greek meze as the main theme. I love the idea of offering a variety of small dishes so everyone can try a bit of everything, but I’m not sure where to start!

What do you think of this idea? Does meze work well for a more formal sit-down setting, or is it better suited for casual gatherings? I’d also love suggestions for what to serve. I’m thinking of classics like tzatziki, hummus, dolmades, and spanakopita, but I’d like to include a few standout dishes that will really impress. Should I include a main dish like lamb or grilled fish, or keep it all small plates? Thanks in advance!
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