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tomipark

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Please let me know!!! Feel free to debate in the comments I know there are a lot of
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Worldwide Greeks Editor

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Here are some of my favorite Greek mezze (appetizers):

- Saganaki
- Dolmades
- Tiropita

Here are some other Greek mezze recipes to consider trying:

 

Hash

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Gigatez,Fava,fasolia,Bamiesz,
Melitzanosalada,Taramosalata,...More later!👌
 

Stathi

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Oh my God, there is such a huge variety of delicious & irrisitable mezedes , both panhellenic and regional. For example, in Rhodes they make "pitaroudia." They are like little, irregular circles of very coarsely ground, whole, cooked chick peas with flour, spices & local herbs, gently & quikly fried in shallow olive oil at a medium temp. They require some know how skill to make. I never attempted because I could eat them inexpensively at the various tavernas and resturants throughout the island. They would vary slightly from place to place but they were always so delicious & delectable & great with tzadzitki. The first time I eat them was at the Panorama Taverna on the highway close to the Tzambika Monestary, Archangelou. In retrospect I think those were my favorites so far, There are no eggs in pitaroudia and can be considered vegetarian. If one could back they they could also be eaten during strict lent, which very few ever practice any more
 
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greggd12

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Oh my God, there is such a huge variety of delicious & irrisitable mezedes , both panhellenic and regional. For example, in Rhodes they make "pitaroudia." They are like little, irregular circles of very coarsely ground, whole, cooked chick peas with flour, spices & local herbs, gently & quikly fried in shallow olive oil at a medium temp. They require some know how skill to make. I never attempted because I could eat them inexpensively at the various tavernas and resturants throughout the island. They would vary slightly from place to place but they were always so delicious & delectable & great with tzadzitki. The first time I eat them was at the Panorama Taverna on the highway close to the Tzambika Monestary, Archangelou. In retrospect I think those were my favorites so far, There are no eggs in pitaroudia and can be considered vegetarian. If one could back they they could also be eaten during strict lent, which very few ever practice any more
I found this recipe online and they look amazing! I've never heard of this dish and I'm so excited to try it. I'm a really big fan of regional dishes that usually get lost in the popular Greek food that we eat in the states. https://www.dianekochilas.com/pitaroudia-chickpea-fritters-with-tahini-sauce/
 

k_tsoukalas

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Fries made in olive oil, fava dip (puree of fava beans with herbs, garlic, etc), Skordalia dip, dolmades, tiropita, taramasalata ... I could go on and on but these are some of my favorites.
 
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Can you share a good homemade phyllo recipe?

I think the problems with making homemade phyllo that I have been having have been my fault, not the recipe's. I suspect I have been overworking the dough. I mentioned in a previous thread that I have been having issues.

Just in case it is the recipe I have, though, can anyone share a good recipe with me?

Gluten Free Pastitsio "Krema"

I have a gluten free friend and I am fairly new to getting the hang of pastitsio "krema" as it is. I am wondering if you have any tips for giving it the same texture without the gluten. Already I know that because there is no gluten, this will be tricky. I had an early attempt that was a disaster (very runny).

I had a moussaka where the gluten free "krema" turned out to be mashed potatoes. I mean, would this work on pastitsio? I am hesitant because it's not the same thing - but it had a decent enough texture.

Greek Tomato Soup Question

I usually make my own Greek-style tomato soup from fresh tomatoes. I don't usually take the skin off or take the seeds out, and the soup is fine. But now I am wondering, is it possible to take the seeds out easily? The issue is, I feel like the seed pulp has a lot of flavor so I don't want to scrape the seeds out before cooking down the tomatoes. I know I can blanch the tomato and peel off the skin easily enough.

Do you think maybe running the tomato though a food mill will help, and then can proceed with the recipe as usual?

Greek Baked Vegetables

I have heard this called many names - Briam and "Tourlou Tourlou" being two of them. Either way, I make this a ton at lent and I just recently had a great combination. I make it different each time. Here was my favorite combination in recent history:
  • 3 plum tomatoes
  • 2 potatoes
  • 2 zucchini
  • artichoke hearts (1 can of quartered hearts)
  • Green beans
  • One onion, chopped
  • Oregano
  • Tomato paste mixed with water
I sprayed a baking dish with cooking spray then tossed in the chopped vegetables. (I chop them kind of chunky, except I left the beans whole). I topped the dish with oregano and the tomato paste/ water mix. I covered it and baked it for an hour on 350.

Greek Style Nougat Confection?

I adore nougat candy, but here in Canada, the real stuff from Greece is challenging to find. I know, I can buy it online, but sometimes when I get it the candy isn't fresh, which is a bummer.

I am interested in learning how to make my own. Has anyone done this and found a good recipe?

I am seeing a lot of recipes online but most look Italian. Is it the same thing or is it a little different? I really just don't know where to start.
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