Category: Salads
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Appetiser with Prosciutto and Rocket Salad
I love prosciutto and I consider myself lucky as it is also one of my aunt’s favourite ingredients for appetisers! What I also like is that she meets my daring side by being willing to experiment and try different taste combinations. This time she suggested with serve the prosciutto with rocket leaves. This appetiser is…
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Greek Aubergine / Eggplant Salad ~ Μελιτζανοσαλάτα Συνταγή
For the Aubergine / Eggplant salad we will need: 2 aubergines 3 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar 50 gr grated or cut into small pieces feta cheese 1-2 cloves of garlic We grill the 2 aubergines on the highest grill temperature. When their skin is almlst burned and they are soft we remove them…
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Tzatziki Recipe ~ Τζατζίκι Συνταγή
For the Tzatziki we will need: 0.500g greek style yogurt 1 cucumber 3 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar 1/2 tsp salt A bit of pepper 1-2 cloves of garlic In a bowl we mix the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and the garlic squeezed or chopped in tiny pieces. We peel and grate the…
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Pink is for Spring ~ Food Styling Ideas
My parents love having people for dinner and as I have mentioned before my mum loves styling the dishes and table. Yesterday they had around 15 people for dinner and as always I got sent my mum’s creations. I fell in love with the taramosalata not because pink is my favourite colour but also because…
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Tomato Basket Salad ~ Σαλάτα με Καλαθάκια Ντομάτας
With a table full of different dishes it is difficult to have space for flowers or any other types of decoration. Now that spring is here it is getting more and more tempting to squeeze a vase full of flowers to decorate our tables. As we were preparing a table for 12 people with my…
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Salmon and Potato Tart
This is a recipe I have learned from my Aunt Eva. Ten years ago a habit started within the family that kept growing and has now been established as a family tradition. Every Wednesday the immediate family along with dear friends gather at my Aunt’s and Uncle’s house for ouzo and mezedes. The Ouzo Night…
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Food Styling ~ Salads
For the Tzatziki recipe click here Apart from the love towards well cooked food my Mum also taught me the huge role presentation plays for the appreciation of excellent cooking and baking skills. The love she puts in her cooking and baking, no matter how simple the dish is, is apparent before the first bite.…
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