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Kokoretsi

Kokoretsi

Season: Summer

Greek: Kokoretsi

This is a traditional meze of the Greek Easter.

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Charcoaled octopus

Charcoaled octopus

Season: All seasons

Greek: Htapodi sta karvouna

It might look difficult to prepare but if you have tasted it in a Greek island and it was well prepared, then it is worth trying to cook it. It is considered a very famous Greek appetizer which is very often accompanied with Ouzo drink. There are many variations of this appetizer. We suggest you the following recipe. Two tips regarding octopus. Do not add too much salt become it is salty. It does not require any extra water on cooking because it has its own juice.

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Stuffed Onions

Stuffed Onions

Serves/Yields: 20 pieces

Difficulty: High

Season: Summer

Greek: Sougania

This is an appetizer plate that is served in the island of Lesvos. The portions of the ingredients are approximate. This recipe is for making around 20 pieces. It is considered a difficult dish to prepare.

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Stuffed peppers with cheese

Stuffed peppers with cheese

Season: Spring/Summer/Autumn/Winter

Greek: Piperies yemistes me tyri

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Fish roe salad

Fish roe salad

Serves/Yields: 4 - 6 persons

Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Season: All seasons

Greek: Taramosalata

Favourite dip especially on Clean Monday feast.

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Octopus in wine sauce

Octopus in wine sauce

Serves/Yields: 6 persons

Season: All seasons

Greek: Htapodi krasato

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Meatballs with ouzo

Meatballs with ouzo

Serves/Yields: approx. 40 pieces

Season: Autumn/Winter/Spring

Greek: Keftedakia me ouzo

Try this nice ouzo recipe. Can be easily halfed. In the cooked chicken balls of the picture we used half cream and half evaporated milk.

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Marinated little fish

Marinated little fish

Time: 6 hours

Difficulty: Medium

Season: All seasons

Greek: Gavros marinatos

From Thalia Tsichlakis, AB magazine, Summer 2004. AB is the largest supermarket store in Greece.
This is a great appetizer. The success of the marinated fish lies on the freshness of the ingredients you use for marinating it. Another popular way to marinate little fish is to use vinegar instead of lemon.

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