Everything you could ever want to transpire across your taste buds: creamy lemon ricotta whip, topped with a citrus lemon-orange confit, kalamata olives, and fresh thyme (both sweet and savory), and then baked inside a miniature phyllo dough pastry cup – the perfect bite! Buttery, crunchy, creamy, sweet, tart, and savory – these bites are…
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Spanakopita is a Greek savory spinach pie. It often also contains cheese, typically feta, and may then be called spanakotiropita, especially in northern Greece. In southern Greece, the term spanakopita is also common for the versions with cheese. How about a SUPER DUPER simple recipe for a Spanakopita Greek Pie (in the form of a…
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Growing up my folks were big entertainers. Well, actually they still are. They know how to throw a party – host guests, and just make people feel welcome. Many an evening our house was full of guests for some gourmet dinner and drinks. I was a lucky girl.And, often the crowd would spill over to…
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Just like yesterday, I’m often curious to “find out” what might “happen” in the kitchen. And, I’m always willing to try. I’ve baked this simply pastry dessert in the past, using puff pastry instead of filo dough. It was truly delicious. And, even though I pose curiosity here, I really KNEW this baked brilliance would…
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“Seedy, lighter-than-air crackers are bubbly baked in cheese and crowned with savory seeds and smoke.” Crispy? Check. Cheesey? Check. Fancy looking but easy to make? Check. These crackers are pure GOLD! If you’re looking for a quick snack, here’s your answer. If you’re looking for a somewhat fancy-schmancy gourmet accompaniment to your entertaining appetizer board,…
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