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This is a fairly easy flat bread that you can flavor with any herb. I used basil because I have so much of it in my garden, but you could easily substitute oregano, parsley or dill. I used fresh, but dried probably works well too. It’s a delicious, soft, slightly chewy bread with just a [...]
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If your garden is providing you with an abundance of cucumbers and mint, here is a great way to combine them in a delicious tzatzki sauce that brings out the flavor of grilled meats, especially lamb. Although tzatzki is often made with dill, this version uses mint, along with vinegar, for a very zesty flavor.
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This simple salad is easy to make, but the taste is a complex and delicious combination of textures and tastes. It’s especially flavorful in the summer, using classic homegrown vegetables such as cucumbers and tomatoes. With feta cheese and chickpeas (garbanzo beans), it is a meal in itself. At Running with Tweezers, where I found [...]
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This delicious change-of pace is a Greek variation based on Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Italian Cheeses and Artichokes, which I really enjoyed for flavor and ease of preparation. The Greek version is just as tasty but totally different, with the spinach, onions and feta blending perfectly together, complimenting the chicken flavor, and keeping it very [...]
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This simple and versatile classic marinade provides meats or vegetables with an oregano and garlic-based flavor that goes well with chicken, beef, onions, potatoes, peppers, mushrooms and many other ingredients. And it’s flexible too; add basil, thyme, rosemary or even red pepper flakes to jazz it up.
Enough for about 1-2 lbs. of meat or veggies.
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This simple and delicious meal is perfect for a quick grilled dinner. The basic marinade can be used on a variety of meats and cuts for a strong oregano-based Mediterranean flavor. I was originally going to make chicken kebabs but laziness got the best of me and I decided to grill/stir-fry marinated chicken pieces in [...]
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This cool and simple creamy dill and cucumber salad is a standard Greek side dish, and it goes well with grilled meats of all types.
Cucumbers - 2
Sour Cream - 1 cup (8 oz.)
Lemon Juice - 2 tsps.
Celery Salt - 1/4 tsp.
Salt - 1 tsp.
Pepper - 1/4 tsp.
Sugar - 1 1/2 tsp.
Garlic Powder - 1/4 tsp.
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