In Greek: κρύα παντζαρόσουπα, pronounced KREE-yah pahnd-zah-ROH-soo-pah This recipe has its origins in Eastern Europe, and combines beets, vegetables, herbs, and a touch of yogurt to make a delightful appetizer or main dish soup. Using pre-cooked canned or packaged beets makes this a quick and easy dish.This thick soup is a favorite light meal on […]

Summary A different way to eat your beets. Servings: 6 Ingredients 4-5 beetroots, with stalks and leaves 1-2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped (optional) a little olive oil 1 pinch of salt a little red wine’s vinegar Directions Wash the beetroots and the stalks very well under cold running water many times to remove any dirt. […]

Summary Beetroot Salad Servings: 4 Ingredients 2.20 lbs of beetroot 4 teaspoons of olive oil 2-3 pinches of salt 4-5 teaspoons of red wine’s vinegar Directions Remove the leaves from the roots and wash both thoroughly. Add salt and a little vinegar to a pot of water and boil the roots for approximately 35 minutes. Add […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of fresh beetroots with stalks and leaves 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped 10 springs of parsley finely chopped 4-5 tbsp of olive oil 1-2 tbsp of vinegar to taste 1/2 a tbsp of pickled capers Salt and pepper to taste Method Cut and separate the beetroots from the stalks and green […]

Question: What Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs Are in Season Now? Traditional Greek cooking is based on what’s in season at the moment. Meals are often planned at the last minute, depending on what looks irresistible at the market! So what’s in season now? Answer:In today’s world of refrigeration and hothouse-grown produce, the distinction among seasonal produce […]

Greek name and pronunciation: Throubi, θρουμπί, pronounced throo-BEE At the market: Savory is seldom available at the grocery market as a freshly cut herb. It is most often sold as dried leaves in disposable containers. Summer savory is easily grown in indoor herb gardens or outdoors in warm weather. Physical characteristics: In the wild, savory […]

Another difference that distinguishes the ancient Greek diet from that of Northern Europeans was the consumption of vegetables and fruit in vast quantities. In fact, certain ancient Greeks, such as Plato, Callimachus and the Pythagoreans, strongly advocated vegetarianism. Certainly, the fruit and vegetables consumed by the ancient Greeks were not the same as those avialable […]

Now, when you entertain people to a Greek meal, you can impress them with your knowledge of Greek! The letters in bold italics show where the accent should go when you pronounce it. almond – ameegdalo (soft d) aniseed – anitho apple – meelo apricot – vereekoko artichoke – aggeenara (hard g) asparagus – sparangee (hard […]

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