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Feta-Stuffed Lamb Sliders
A cooking technique everyone should master is the Greekify. Heard of it? Probably not, (likely because I made it up) but here’s how you can put it into practice: 1. Choose a favorite recipe 2. Swap...
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Grilled Dakos
I know what you’re thinking. What is this? Salad? Really? After stuffed lamb burgers and rice pudding, how could I possibly get excited about some boring vegetables? Au contraire mon ami! This simple...
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Pasta with Lentils, Red Peppers & Toasted Walnuts
This past weekend, I was blessed to become the godmother of a sweet, beautiful, smart and hysterical little girl. Throughout the several days we spent together, I realized that I probably have more in...
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Split Decision Ladenia
In case you haven’t figured it out already, I don’t usually stick to traditional recipes when it comes to cooking. This is exactly why I enjoy it so much. I get to take a dish that I’ve watched my...
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Tomato, Olive, Feta & Shrimp Risotto
Since I started Sophaki Cooks, everyone asks the same question over and over again. Their past interest in my classes, work and other extracurricular activities has slowly disappeared and their newly...
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Stuffed Pepper Soup
Growing up in a Greek household, I had my fair share of stuffed vegetables known as Yemista. From the usual array of tomatoes, bell peppers and zucchinis filled to the brim with ground beef, rice and...
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Steak Gyro with Avocado Tzatziki
When it comes to food, Greeks have it all. Our variety of oregano has earned the name Kaliteri (meaning: the best). Our thyme honey wins international awards (and so we put it in every dessert). Our...
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Greek Summer Salad
It’s funny how I can come home from Trader Joe’s with bags full of food and immediately begin debating what I should make for dinner. Sometimes, having too many options makes me feel as though I have...
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Brussels sprouts were once the vegetable everyone loved to hate and now they’ve somehow turned into the one everyone is eating. Why the change of heart? I’m not quite sure. All I’m sure of is that I...
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Chicken Avgolemono Soup
As a new resident of St. Louis, I’m proud to announce that I’ve officially experienced my first real winter. Yes-you read that right. At 27, I’m just learning how to clear snow off my car with an ice...
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Lamb Chops & Pistachio Pesto
It’s here. The time of year when Greeks everywhere are enjoying every last bit of meat they can get their hands on as they prepare to give up virtually all animal-derived foods for 40 days. It’s also...
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Sitaka & Sage Pappardelle
Growing up, I vividly remember sitting next to my cousins at the kitchen table of my grandparent’s home in Karpathos. We would watch intently as my Papou prepared a simple plate of food for us-his...
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Greek Fava Crostini
Fava. Not Fava beans. Just Fava. Greeks know what I’m talking about. For my non-Greeks, I can best describe Fava as a yellow split pea puree that is simple to make, yet full of flavor. At home, my mom...
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Lazy Lahanodolmades
I love Lahanodolmades. I would eat them every day if could. In fact, the only thing keeping me from having them on a regular basis is making them. Fortunately, that is no longer a problem for me. This...
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