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These are the easiest foods to cook for breakfast (Greek style)

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I love making super easy breakfast foods with some amazing Greek flavour! Some of my favourites are strapatso (tomato sauce with sunny side up eggs, oregano and tomato sauce). Another favourite is a classic spanakopita (frozen and cooked in the oven of course) with frappe (Greek style iced coffee). Greeks don't have a very typical breakfast, and breakfast food really depends on the household. Some like to have bigger breakfasts and some like to have something lighter, these are just my two favourites!
 
Thanks for sharing!

There are so many great ways to prepare Greek style eggs for breakfast (other than feta cheese and oregano)! 🇬🇷🇬🇷


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francescool said:
I love making super easy breakfast foods with some amazing Greek flavour! Some of my favourites are strapatso (tomato sauce with sunny side up eggs, oregano and tomato sauce). Another favourite is a classic spanakopita (frozen and cooked in the oven of course) with frappe (Greek style iced coffee). Greeks don't have a very typical breakfast, and breakfast food really depends on the household. Some like to have bigger breakfasts and some like to have something lighter, these are just my two favourites!
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It always seemed to me that a lot of Greeks considered breakfast an afterthought, based on what I observed. I saw a lot of bakery visits in the AM during my time in Greece, buying a spanakopitakia or tiropitakia on the street and quickly drinking a Greek coffee. I bet, though, that people love to have a more leisurely breakfast when they are able! I would love to learn how to make strapatso - it's delicious!
 
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