dubai_suzie
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Hello again! I’m craving some Greek greens, but I was wondering where I can get my hands on them outside of Greece. What are they called and are there different types of greens?
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How can I make xorta (horta) or greens outside of Greece?
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dpappas87
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That’s such a good question! I love xorta and they’re soo good for you. Technically, there are two popular types of Greek xorta (vlita and radikia). Radikia are also known as dandelion greens are much easier to find oustide of Greece. You might have to go to a local farmers market and ask around.
kosta_karapinotis
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I wish I could help you, I only eat horta in Greece and my family gets them from the side of the road like this lol
k_tsoukalas
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You can technically use any greens that you find in the store that are able to be boiled, like collard greens, mustard greens, spinach, escarole, etc. It being Greek is more about the seasoning - it's usually lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt. The greens themselves are less important. You can also forage for your own. Vlita is amaranth, you can use dandelion greens, and another great one is "levethies", also known as lamb's quarters or wild spinach. In Greece, they use whatever is available.
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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?
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?
