Tag: Greece

Cretan Kalitsouni

Cretan Kalitsouni

Cretan Kalitsouni are a cheese or cheese and veg stuffed pastry, made with homemade filo and a special cheese native to Crete.

Greek Almond Cookies (Amygdalota)

Greek Almond Cookies (Amygdalota)

Greek Almond cookies (Amygdalota) are a delicious, gluten-free , almond flour based cookie that are perfect for when you need a touch of sweet to your day

Greek Lamb and Rice

Greek Lamb and Rice

Lunch is served with this Greek lamb and rice.

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Grilled Halloumi & Peach Salad

Grilled Halloumi & Peach Salad

Grilled Halloumi & Peach Salad brings together fresh grilled halloumi and the summer’s best peaches dressed with a light honey lemon dressing and fresh basil -a true vegetarian delight and summer in every bite!

Turkish Walnut Baklava

Turkish walnut baklava is one of many variations of this favorite Middle Eastern/Northern African Dessert filled with walnuts rather than pistachios.

Mountain Memories, Annapurna Circuit

I’m back! Eighteen days after I departed Sweet Home Chicago for Nepal to tackle the Annapurna Circuit, I was happy to be home.

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Grilled Greek Salad

Grilled Greek Salad has all the elements of a traditional Greek salad with the flavor elevated due to a stint on the grill- the perfect summer salad!