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Traditional Greek Fava Dip
Fava dip topped with Greek Horiatiki salad and Keftethes, the traditional fried meatballs The Mediterranean Lifestyle magazine has included my traditional fava dip recipe in their latest issue. In this issue, I also have a story about the love of a young boy (now an adult) for his yiayia (Greek for grandmother) and how she…
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A Vegan Dessert for Orthodox Lent
Orthodox Easter is on May 2nd this year, so for Orthodox Christians, we are still in lent. During this time of abstaining from meat and other animal products, the search is always on for something sweet. I grew up eating Halva (also Halvah, Halwa) during Lent. My family also enjoyed it at other times…
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The Mediterranean Lifestyle
My recipes are now featured in The Mediterranean Lifestyle magazine (digital format), which promotes a true Mediterranean diet and all things about this broad and beautiful area. So many languages, so many unique cultures and…of course, the food. I’m honored to be working with them.
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Vegan and Vibrant and VERY Delicious
Welcome to cooler weather and warming dishes like soups and stews! Where I live, we are still transitioning from tomatoes to root vegetables. In my Greek Heritage Kitchen, there’s never been a soup or stew made from root vegetables, but there’s always been a tradition of cooking whatever is growing nearby (or in your own…
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Potato Salad – Southern Story
My Dewey’s oldest sister, Charlene, has always made potato salad for all of the family events. In my husband’s family, everyone has that one dish that they’re always asked to bring–my stepdaughter Emme, deviled eggs; sister-in-law Elise, red velvet cake and macaroni pie; niece Kelli, creamed corn; Dewey, mashed potatoes and turkey; stepdaughter Tara, sweet…
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Tomatoes and Waffles
Whaaaatt??? Yup. No chicken. No maple syrup. Just tomatoes and waffles. But not exactly. This is yet another recipe for breakfast that uses my Sweet Tomato Preserves. It’s not the South’s famous Chicken and Waffles, but it’s definitely worth investing a little time in for a Sunday brunch. Inspiration for this waffle-like dish, once again,…
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I am humbled and honored to be…
I am humbled and honored to be featured again in the beautiful digital magazine, Mediterranean Lifestyle, in their Autumn/Fall issue. To enjoy the magazine for free, click here. My recipe and story are on pages 82 through 85. I appreciate your support and hope that you will share this post with your friends and family.…
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Sweet Tomato Preserve
Yes, I am not laying off the tomato recipes just yet. Today it’s two breakfast recipes inspired by my #tomatotoast challenge on Instagram. They’re a bit odd sounding at first, but I promise that they are well-balanced and so delicious that you may be saying, move on over waffles and French toast! No French Toast…
Despidoodle
the digital alias of Despina Panagakos Yeargin
