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LOUKOUMADES – traditional greek honey puffs recipe & history

05/04/2018 by Filippo Trapella 2 Comments

Loukoumades is a typical Greek street food dessert, very popular both in and outside Greece. Its history comes from the age of the Ancient Greece: the legend tells that this recipe had been offered as a winner’s reward during the first Olympic Games! These simple pastry balls are deep-fried, then garnished with honey, sesame seeds, and dried fruit. Here the history and the recipe!

LOUKOUMADES - traditional greek honey puffs recipe & history

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Filed Under: Desserts, Food Story, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: desert, donut, Greece, greek, honey, loukoumades, Mediterranean recipes, puffs, vegan, vegetarian

SAGANAKI CHEESE RECIPE with Feta and seared bell peppers

01/12/2018 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

Saganaki cheese is a typical Greek appetizer served alone or paired with stir-fried vegetables. The cheese is floured, then pan-fried and served hot and partially melted: easy and tasty!SAGANAKI CHEESE with Feta and seared bell peppers

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Faster Than 45 Mins, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, bell peppers, cheese, feta, Graviera, Greece, greek, Halloumi or Kefalotyri, Meze, onions, Saganaki, vegetarian

SPANAKORIZO – Traditional Greek spinach rice with lemon and dill

01/06/2018 by Filippo Trapella 4 Comments

Spanakorizo is the traditional Greek version of spinach rice. This simple recipe has three main features that make it a perfect choice to detox your body without renouncing to the taste: it’s vegan, it’s rich in vegetables, and it’s delicious!

SPANAKORIZO - Traditional Greek spinach rice with lemon and dill

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Paleo, Pasta, Rice & Co., Recipes, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: dill, emon, Greece, greek, healthy, lunch, mint, onions, rice, spanakorizo, spinach, vegan, vegetarian

TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE & HISTORY – all you need to know!

12/15/2017 by Filippo Trapella 2 Comments

Tzatziki sauce is an easy and tasty recipe, typical in Greece, and very popular in the neighboring countries. Make a good Tzatziki is simple, but it requires prime quality ingredients and whole Greek yogurt. Commonly this sauce is flavored with fresh dill and vinegar, but lemon juice, and other fresh herbs are traditional and tasty as well. Here the recipe and history of Tzatziki!

TZATZIKI SAUCE RECIPE with cucumber and Greek yogurt

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Faster Than 45 Mins, Food Story, Gluten Free, Recipes, Sauces & Jarred Goods, Sides, Vegetarian Tagged With: dill, Greece, greek, healthy, herbs, Meze, olive oil, olives, Pita, Tzatziki, yogurt

GREEK PITA BREAD RECIPE – easy and tasty!

12/06/2017 by Filippo Trapella 23 Comments

Greek Pita bread is an ingredient always present in my fridge or my freezer. This recipe is very simple to prepare and easy to store and reheat. I love to pair Pita with my preferred appetizers and salads, or filling it with roasted meats, or simply seasoning with olive oil, oregano and sea salt! Whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, every time is Pita time!

GREEK PITA BREAD RECIPE - easy&tasty!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, bread, Greece, greek, Gyros, Mediterranean, Mediterranean recipes, melitzanosalata, Pita, traditional, Tzatziki

MELITZANOSALATA – traditional Greek eggplant salad recipe

10/31/2017 by Filippo Trapella 9 Comments

Melitzanosalata is a tasty Greek appetizer traditionally served aside meats, pita bread, and other sauces. This eggplant salad is a delicious and healthy starter, but it also a perfect ingredient for a sandwich or a Pita Gyro. I love preparing this vegan small plate along with Tzatziki sauce, Souvlaki, and Greek salad. This kind of meal remembers me my days in Greece: closing my eyes, and breathing deeply, I can still feel the flavors of the olive groves and Mediterranean sea!

MELITZANOSALATA - traditional Greek eggplant salad recipe

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, dip, eggplant dip, eggplant salad, Greece, greek, healthy, melitzanosalata, Mezes, paleo, salad, starter, vegan, vegetarian, vinaigrette

CAULIFLOWER SALAD with feta cheese

04/17/2015 by Filippo Trapella Leave a Comment

Cauliflower salad with fetaSometimes, when only a few ingredients remain into the fridge and there isn’t time to go to the grocery, arise very tasty dishes that win over with their simplicity. This happened in my kitchen, yesterday at lunch; Opening the refrigerator, among the few things left, a beautiful cauliflower catches my attention. How can prepare it? I wondered. After thinking about it a bit ‘ I go for a quick steaming. When the cauliflower was steamed, I let it cool for a few time; Meanwhile I do wonder how accompany him. Into the drawer of the cheeses I see a beautiful slice of feta cheese; Its slightly sour taste fits perfectly with the cauliflower. I reduced the cheese into cubes, stirred it with sprigs of cauliflower seasoning with olive oil, a pinch of salt and a generous sprinkle of black pepper, Et voilà, my cauliflower salad for a tasty and healthy lunch was ready!

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Filed Under: Faster Than 45 Mins, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: black pepper, cauliflower, cheese, fast, feta, Greece, healthy, italian, olive oil, quick, salad, vegetarian

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