Spring Recipes : Spring is coming earlier than you think :D

Arni me Patates sto Fourno

(Greek roast lamb with potatoes)

A whole spit-roasted lamb is the classic Easter feast for most Greeks. But this recipe for roast leg of lamb with potatoes is popular too. It is just as tasty, yet simpler to prepare and more suitable for smaller gatherings. The variation with artichokes makes the dish a full meal. Read more »

Agua Fresca

(Mexican fresh fruit beverage)

Aguas frescas are fresh fruit drinks that are very popular all over Mexico. These refreshing beverages are typically served from large barrel-shaped glass containers. Some of the more traditional varieties are watermelon, cantaloupe and strawberry.Read more »

Anginares à la Polita

(Greek artichoke hearts and potatoes with dill)

Anginares à la polita means "artichokes city-style." The city in this case is Constantinople, now Istanbul. This wonderful dish is a harbinger of spring and makes good use of artichokes, of one of the first spring vegetables in the market after a long winter.Read more »

Asparagi alla Parmigiana

(Italian asparagus gratin)

Roasting is an excellent way to prepare asparagus. This simple dish with a tasty Parmesan crust is a snap to throw together. Asparagi alla parmigiana is a springtime favorite in northern Italy. Read more »

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How to Cope With Hunger

[Steps]
1. Drink a glass of water when you feel hungry. This will fill your stomach and lessen hunger pangs. It will also help you eat less if you drink the water just before eating.
2. Get away from the television. Don't watch cooking programs or commercials about food. You can get up during the commercials and do something else or record your favorite programs and then fast forward through the commercials.
3. Avoid carbohydrates as these will often stimulate your hunger, making you even more hungry. Instead, eat a small snack of protein and healthy fat, such as a few nuts, the white part of a boiled egg or an avocado.
4. Eat breakfast. A good breakfast will give you energy all day and you'll be less hungry between meals.
5. Have a larger lunch and smaller dinner. It's easier to be hungry at night when you're asleep and you'll be ready for breakfast in the morning.

[Tips]
Always try to prepare by bringing non-perishable foods. Canned or sealed foods work great. Make sure they are not expired.
You die after about 3-4 days without water. Bring lots of water bottles and maybe a water purifier for streams if it will be a long trip.
You can read books or websites on surviving in the wilderness. From that, you can learn techniques and all about edible plants and roots.
Never attempt one of those diets where you starve yourself. It slows down your metabolism and makes you eat more in the end.
Try to sleep and forget that you're very hungry. You may have a growling stomach for a long time, but ignore that.

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Four ways to cope with Blue Monday (DAKSHANA BASCARAMURTY)

1. SKIP THE FAST-FOOD BREAKFAST
Cinnabons and Egg McMuffins are the ultimate comfort foods, but on Blue Monday, fatty delights heavy in simple carbohydrates will provide only temporary relief.
Forget the effect they have on your heart and waistline: Those foods are also bad for your mind when you’re trying to beat the winter blues, says Amanda Watkins, manager at the Wild Oat, a popular Ottawa bakery and restaurant that caters to healthy eaters.
“Whatever you start your day with, if it feels heavy in your body it’s not going to give you a great lift,” she says.
Her staff substitutes simple carbs (which can alter your mood, make your blood sugar yo-yo and cause overeating) for complex ones on menu items such as cinnamon buns (made with whole-wheat flour) and muffins (made with high-protein spelt flour and sweetened with bananas). Try making your own healthier options at home.

2. LET THE LIGHT IN
Karen Liberman, executive director of the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, identifies light therapy as the most effective treatment for the more extreme manifestation of the winter blues: seasonal affective disorder.
Studies suggest that just 30 minutes a day of light therapy from a light box can improve the mood of a SAD patient by 60 to 70 per cent.
Light boxes are rated by lux (light intensity). Sit by a 10,000-lux box for 30 minutes each day or 45 to 60 minutes by a 5,000-lux box. A table-top version is available from Philips.
Ms. Liberman also suggests cheaper alternatives such as walking outside or moving your chair closer to a window.
“Someone bought me half a dozen yellow tulips. Every time I look at them I smile. They’re not emitting light, but they look light,” she says.

3. HAVE A YOUTUBE MARATHON
Today may be the only day of the year when you can justify watching substandard footage of a cat swinging recklessly from a ceiling fan.
Toronto family doctor Mel Borins, who lectures about laughter and play, says the first thing you should do when you wake up on Blue Monday is turn to your go-to chuckle-inducing book, DVD or – if you’re pressed for time – YouTube clip.
“Physiologically, when you laugh and giggle and are playful, it improves your mood,” he says.
Decades of research suggest laughter triggers an increase in endorphin levels, which work as the body’s natural painkillers.
The results of a 2002 study published in Humor: International Journal of Humor Research (yes, there is such a thing) tested two groups: one that had a lower than average sense of humour and one with a higher than average level. Both participated in stress assessments, and researchers found that the group with the higher sense of humour was better equipped to handle anxiety and stressful situations.

4. SWEAT, BABY, SWEAT
If the marathon of kitten-fight videos fails to raise your spirits, try another endorphin booster: Work out at higher than normal intensity. Numerous studies have shown that exercise can help in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.
Pushing yourself to go to the gym is often difficult when you feel listless, but Ms. Liberman says the payoff is worth it.
For those who are more sedentary, she suggests escaping for a brisk walk outside during your lunch break. If you’re more active, she recommends upping the ante from mild to moderate during your regular workout.
“On Tuesday you’ll be a little sore, but I think there’s real merit to … pushing the endorphins past the level that they would more likely be at.”

The concept of Blue Monday was created by British psychologist Cliff Arnall of Cardiff University in 2005. Dr. Arnall created a scientific formula that considered the weather, one’s monthly salary, debt from Christmas, time since failure of a new year’s resolution, levels of motivation and a need to take action. All highly subjective variables, of course. As a result, number crunchers arrive at different results for which day is the true Blue Monday. Some say the most depressing day of 2010 happened last week on Jan. 11
While we’ve arbitrarily chosen today as Blue Monday, feel free to wait another seven days to unleash your melancholy if you’d like.

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Top Energy Food List : What are the Top Energy Foods?

o Red Bull: Let us start out with a convenient energy drink that may replace coffee for you. Many people who have tried this energy concoction, and the dozen or more now on the market, swear that it significantly boosted both their physical and mental energy. Others swear that it helps them control their food cravings (there is a sugar free formula which has 10 calories and 0 fat grams!) Britney Spears has admitted to being a fan. Providing you are not affected negatively by caffeine you can give it a whirl!
o Almonds: Grab a small handful of almonds (about 22 pieces) to maintain your energy. This energy food makes a great snack and is even recommended by highly energetic celebrity self-improvement expert Tony Robbins , in his 7 day life-transforming program Get the Edge.

o Yogurt: Eight ounces of yogurt provides a bunch of B vitamins, which help the body convert other nutrients into energy.
This energy food also is a fabulous source of potassium, an important mineral for energy, and even supplies a dose of power protein. The active cultures in yogurt will bolster your energy as they tune-up your immune system. And yogurt is especially helpful to women. This energy food helps to protect you against yeast infections and the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology reports that the calcium in yogurt significantly decreases fatigue and 14 other symptoms of PMS! It is best to go with low-fat plain yogurt as the flavored ones usually have too much sugar. To make yogurt more interesting while simultaneously upping its nutritious value, add fresh berries, dried fruit or trail mix. The added fiber is digested slowly, and this will cause the energizing effect to last longer.
o Bran Muffin: A medium-sized bran muffin is a wonderful source of magnesium, a mineral your body uses to change carbohydrates into energy. And this energy food has plenty of complex carbohydrates to convert so the energy lasts a long, long time. Just be sure to stay away from those monstrous jumbo bran muffins found at your local grocery store, which also add plenty of fat.

o Hard-Boiled Eggs: Egg whites are an amazing source of protein, which will supply you with a steady stream of energy. The egg yolk adds an extra dose of B vitamins, which give this energy food the ability to put a little more “pep in your step”. To make a hard-boiled egg more exciting, add mustard or a dash of salt and pepper for flavor.

o Peanut Butter: Peanut butter is chockfull of both protein and magnesium. (Be sure to buy the low-sugar, all-natural variety, which is positively scrumptious!) But don’t go too crazy. A tablespoon of peanut butter will give you maximum benefits. Don't become a peanut butter fiend (like peanut-butter-loving, little sister Dee on the seventies sitcom What's Happening). Overdosing on peanut butter can mean weight gain. Spread it on celery sticks or bananas for extra nutritional power. For a really delicious energizing smoothie take a tablespoon of peanut butter, a banana, two tablespoons wheat germ, and two cups of Simply Smart brand milk. Throw all ingredients into a blender and enjoy! Not only is it delicious, but you will also get all the benefits of peanut butter, two servings of dairy, two servings of fruit (half a banana is one serving of fruit), and the nutritional benefits of wheat germ!

o Trail Mix: Trail mix is teeming with iron, complex carbs, proteins, and natural sugars, which are found in its dried fruit, nuts and seeds, making it a powerful energy snack. Find a low-fat, low-sodium variety of this energy food that you like or make one yourself with a low-sugar whole grain cereal (like Cheerios), and a handful of dried fruit, nuts and perhaps some pumpkin seeds.

o Orange Juice: A recent clinical study found that people who drink at least 400 mg of vitamin C feel the least amount of fatigue. Orange juice is one of the planet’s best and most delectable sources of vitamin C. A large glass will give you about 200% of the recommended daily allowance of this nutrient. Drink your nourishing orange juice with a bit of protein on the side, such as a teaspoon of peanut butter, to slow down the digestion of simple carbohydrates. This will prolong your surge of energy and make you feel great! With orange juice, you get pure unbridled energy, unlike caffeinated beverages, which may make you jittery.

o Manhattan Clam Chowder: The shellfish in this delicious soup contain a veritable cornucopia of energizing vitamins and minerals, especially iron. One cup of this yummy soup provides up to 252% of the RDA for iron! And you’ll even get a healthy dose of vitamin C, which aids your body in absorbing the iron! The iron will help transport oxygen to your cells, which will ward of fatigue! And there is yet another benefit- you will also get up to 4000% of the RDA for vitamin B-12. A deficiency of this vitamin has been reportedly linked to low energy levels. Plus, the broth is primarily made of tomatoes. The tomatoes in this energy food contain lycopene, which is an antioxidant that is very powerful in its ability to help you feel alert!

o Beans: For extreme amounts of energy, women should get at least 1900 mg of potassium daily. Can you believe that just one cup of beans or lentils provides more than half of that amount! In addition, This energy food is a magnificent source of complex carbohydrates. These are the best fuel for your body because they break down slower than simple carbohydrates (found in white sugar and flour products) and therefore your blood-sugar level can remain steady and your energy level can stay soaring! Indulge as often as possible in bean or lentil soups, or toss kidney beans into your pasta sauce!

o Pumpkin Seeds: A 2.5 oz packet of this delicious, crunchy snack will provide you with over 400 mg of magnesium. According to studies, this amount can decrease fatigue by up to 89%! The reason behind the miracle: magnesium helps convert food into energy. Pumpkin seeds are also full of iron which nourishes your cells with oxygen. For a yummy, nutritious snack, mix pumpkin seeds with raisins, nuts, or trail mix.

o Watermelon: Watermelon is a sensational, refreshing source of 4 great fatigue fighters: Vitamin C, lycopene, iron, and potassium. As its name suggests, watermelon is also a great source of water. While you should get at least 8 (8 oz.) glasses of water a day, water fruits like this energy food will hydrate you even more, giving your cells greater functionality and therefore your body will experience added energy!

o Lean Roast Beef: Zinc is a fatigue-fighting miracle nutrient! Studies show that zinc is critical for at least 80 body reactions that increase energy levels. Zinc even helps to get rid of fatigue-inducing carbon dioxide from muscle tissue. Zinc also keeps your mind alert and prevents feelings of sluggishness. Just 4 oz of lean roast beef packs 12 mg of zinc and is therefore one of its greatest sources. Try a whole-wheat pita with 4 oz of lean roast beef, tomato slices and a bit of mustard. Or get a 6 inch Subway brand roast beef grinder with any of their low-fat sauces and as many veggies as your heart desires! Subway is a very convenient way to get this fabulous energy food!

o Peanut Buttered Apple: Spread one tablespoon peanut butter on a sliced apple for a delightfully flavorful, highly nutritious, anytime snack. You already know that peanut butter is an excellent source of protein. But what you may not know is that it contains the amino acid tyrosine, which helps you stay attentive and helps you concentrate. The apple also helps the energizing effect by nourishing your body with its main source of fuel- carbohydrates.

o High Protein Energy Bars: Energy bar consumers must heed this warning: Some of the bars on the market do not increase your energy, but cause fatigue with their high sugar content! You should instead buy a bar that gets at least 40% of its calories from protein. These particular bars actually do boost your energy and contain almost the same amount of many vitamins and minerals as a multivitamin! The best brands? Ironman PR, Balance, and Zone Perfect (many celebrities are adherents of the Zone diet). These energy foods are portable and convenient!

o Kashi Cereal with Fruit: Eat your kashi cereal with ½ cup low-fat milk and sliced fruit, like a pear or banana, or berries. This concoction is great for breakfast or as a snack and is high in fiber. When you don’t get your daily dose of fiber, your body is slow and you feel groggy. Maintain your high energy level by eating this or other high-fiber cereals often.

o Energy Smoothie: Not feeling so perky today? Combine one cup of skim milk, low-fat yogurt, berries, ice cubes, and a dash of cinnamon. This delicious blend of carbs, vitamins, and protein will revitalize your body and restore your zest. Energy smoothie cafes are big among the Hollywood scene for good reason!

o Cheerios with Fresh Fruit: Cheerios is a magnificent source of niacin, which aids the body in processing carbohydrates to produce energy. And adding fruit and milk transforms his breakfast or snack into a nutrition powerhouse!

o Handful of Soy Nuts: Soy nuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for your body, especially your circulatory system. Additionally, this delicious energy food makes a great snack that may help increase awareness, help you be more agile, and may even fight depression.

o A Cup of Berries: Berries are bursting with nutrients and antioxidants. Sweet and delicious, this energy food has a high-water content, which means it will keep you hydrated and thus, energized.

o Peppermint Patties: Peppermint has been shown to temporarily stimulate memory and boost mental awareness! Students given mints before a standardized test perform better than those who are not given mints! The good news is that Peppermint Patty is a fat free energy food! And mints are great for fresh breath, which boosts your confidence and comfort level! What a delicious, satisfying way to get an energy boost!

o Cocoa: Cocoa has been shown to contain chemical ingredients that help you stay alert by increasing activity in certain parts of the brain. It also has been shown to inspire feelings of happiness when mixed with sugar and fat. But you must do chocolate in moderation. Two Hershey’s Kisses is enough! You can also dip 4 strawberries into 1 oz of melted dark chocolate for a delicious, nutritious energy food snack.

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New York Cheesecake Recipe Demonstration

New York Cheesecakes are creamy, and smooth, and rich, and dense, and absolutely delicious. There are two popular cheesecakes in America today, the ones made with cream cheese and the ones made with ricotta. John Mariani tells us in his The Dictionary of American Food & Drink that Americans have come to know cheesecakes made with cream cheese as 'New York' (or ''Jewish'), and ones made with ricotta 'Italian'. It is also interesting to note that both types have their roots in immigrant New York City neighborhoods, both start with either a pastry or graham cracker crust, and both use the standard eggs and sugar in their filling. The only real difference being that one uses cream cheese and the other ricotta and that the 'Italian' cheesecake sometimes contains candied fruit.

We cannot talk about cheesecakes without mentioning the pitfalls, mainly the questions of how do we prevent cracking and when are cheesecakes done? First, let's talk about cracks on the surface of a baked cheesecake, as this is a common problem and is caused either by over beating the batter and/or by too much moisture being lost as the cheesecake bakes (over baking). In order to prevent cracks make sure you beat the ingredients at low speed as, unlike a butter cake, you do not want to incorporate a lot of air into the batter, you only want to beat the ingredients until they are nice and smooth. As far as the over baking of cheesecakes goes, this is a common problem as it is difficult to know when a cheesecake is done. The thing to remember is that you want the cheesecake to be firm but, if you shake the pan gently, it should still wobble a little, and the center will still look a little wet. For even though the center may not look fully baked, once it cools it will firm up and be the correct consistency. Cheesecakes are cakes that should not to be eaten straight away as they need to cool and then be refrigerated for several hours, preferably overnight, so the flavors have time to blend and the texture becomes nice and firm. The great thing about cheesecake is that it stores very well and can also be frozen. To freeze, place the cooled cheesecake on a baking pan and freeze, uncovered, until firm. Remove the cheesecake from the freezer, wrap it in heavy duty aluminum foil and place in a freezer bag. Seal and return to freezer. It can be frozen for several months. Thaw the uncovered cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight.

- New York Cheesecake: Grease, or spray with Pam, a 9 inch (23 cm) springform pan. Place the springform pan on a larger baking pan to catch any leakage while the cheesecake is baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) with rack in center of oven.

- For Crust: In a medium sized bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the crumbs evenly over the bottom and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) up the sides of the springform pan. Cover and refrigerate while you make the filling.

- For Filling: In bowl of your electric mixer place the cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth (about 2 minutes), scraping down the bowl as needed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well (about 30 seconds) after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the whipping cream, lemon zest, vanilla extract and beat until incorporated. Remove the crust from the refrigerator and pour in the filling. Place the cheesecake pan on a larger baking pan and place in the oven.

- Bake for 15 minutes and then lower the oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) and continue to bake for about 60-80 minutes or until firm and only the center of the cheesecake looks a little wet and wobbly. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack.

- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Spread the topping over the warm cheesecake and return to oven to bake for 15 more minutes. Remove from oven and carefully run a knife or spatula around the inside edge of pan to loosen the cheesecake (helps prevent the surface from cracking as it cools).

Let cool before covering with plastic wrap. Refrigerate several hours, preferably overnight. Serve with fresh fruit or fruit sauces.

Makes one - 9 inch (23 cm) cheesecake.

- To freeze: Place the cooled cheesecake on a baking pan and freeze, uncovered, until firm. Then wrap in aluminum foil and place in a freezer bag. Seal and return to freezer. Can be frozen for several months. Thaw uncovered cheesecake in the refrigerator overnight.

- Crust:

2 cups (200 grams) of graham cracker crumbs or finely crushed Digestive biscuits

1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar

1/2 cup (114 grams) unsalted butter, melted

- Filling:

32 ounces (1 kg) cream cheese, room temperature (use full fat, not reduced or fat free cream cheese)

1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar

3 tablespoons (35 grams) all purpose flour

5 large eggs, room temperature

1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy whipping cream (double cream)

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

- Topping:

1 cup (240 ml) sour cream (not low fat or fat free)

2 tablespoons (30 grams) granulated white sugar

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Tips: Sometimes the surface of the cheesecake cracks. To help prevent this from happening do not over beat the batter, especially when creaming the cheese and sugar.

Another reason for cracking is overbaking the cheesecake. Your cheesecake is done when it is firm but the middle may still look a little wet.

Also, make sure the springform pan is well greased as cracking can occur if the cheesecake sticks to the sides as it cools.

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Japenese food - Simple Recipes

What kind of impression do you have when you say Japanese food?
You may imagine healthy, colorful, beautiful, high quality, traditional, etc. Can you imagine cooking Japanese food at home? Most people may think that it is difficult.
However, we think otherwise. Therefore, here at J-Simple Recipes (Japanese Simple Recipes) we have prepared recipes for traditional Japanese dishes and international dishes with a Japanese twist which can easily be made at home. It may be difficult to obtain all Japanese foodstuffs and seasonings, so we have included substitutions you can make. If you cannot get any Japanese foodstuffs or seasonings at the shops in your neighborhood, you can purchase them at numerous sites on the Internet.
At J-Simple Recipes, we have three keywords: “Simple,” “Healthy” and “Delicious.”

Simple

We want you to continue to cook Japanese food for a long time, so we have made the recipes simple.

Healthy

Because the Japanese cuisine has many low-calorie foods, you can have a healthy meal naturally and may not gain weight even if you eat a little too much.

Delicious

You may think that healthy and easy- to-cook food is not delicious, but that is not so with J-Simple Recipes.

J-Simple Recipes includes some international dishes with a Japanese twist, too. For example, even if you are just frying meat or vegetables, you can add soy sauce as the final seasoning in order to give any international dish a Japanese twist. So you can easily begin to like Japanese food.
Everyone has their own eating traditions, but if you add just a few Japanese recipes, your cooking experience will expand. So please enjoy cooking Japanese food.
At J-Simple Recipes, we have seven categories:

Japanese/Int'l. Recipes

Japanese food and international dishes with a Japanese twist. It is the main part of this site.

• Finger Food
• Meat
• Fish
• Bean

• Rice, Noodles & Wheat Flour
• Vegetable
• Egg

Traditional Recipes

Japanese recipes for rice dishes and miso soup.

Foodstuffs

An introduction to foodstuffs used in Japanese cooking.

• Seasonings
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  • Page 2
• Fish & Seaweed

• Beans & Sesame
• Vegetables & Mushrooms
• Rice & Noodles
• Tea

Recipes for Greek Food Beginners

New to Greek food? Learn about cooking in different ways with different ingredients in this selection of recipes. Whether to prepare a first complete meal, offer mezethes to friends, or just add one new dish to a home-cooked meal, this is a great place to start.

These recipes utilize several cooking techniques, from simple stirring to stovetop and oven-baked casseroles, and ingredients that are perennial favorites in Greek homes.

Tip: A slice of feta brings the taste of Greece to any table.

1. Tzatziki: Yogurt, Cucumber, and Garlic Dip or Sauce

Tzatziki is an easy no-cook dish to prepare and is a great multipurpose choice. The combination of yogurt, cucumber, and garlic gives it a refreshing taste and texture. It can be served as an appetizer dip with breads, crackers, or fresh veggies, or as a condiment sauce with meats and other recipes like stuffed vegetables.

2. Hot Pepper Cheese Dip - Tyrokafteri

For a cheese meze, this tangy-to-hot (depending on the pepper used) spread is a great choice to add a different flavor to a grouping of other less spicy dishes, and it's also good with cold meat. Sautéing and stirring are the only techniques involved here.

3. Country Sausage & Red Peppers - Spetzofai

Meat jumps into the mix with spicy country sausage in this recipe that can be served as an appetizer or meze, or as a main dish. The sausage, peppers, garlic, and a dash of wine always surprise me when they blend so perfectly every time with little intervention. A good way to learn how the right simple combination of ingredients can simmer together to create magic.

4. Greek Country Salad

The basic salad to accompany almost any meal, this recipe for the classic Greek salad contains no mysteries, but do look for good ripe tomatoes. This needs a great quality Greek extra virgin olive oil. If you're not sure about what olive oil to look for, check my olive oil buying advice.

5. Batter-Fried Zucchini

These fried zucchini are often served as an appetizer/meze as well as a side dish. Soda water in the batter makes them delightfully airy and crunchy. A simple recipe for a delicious dish. The only trick to this dish is to slice the zucchini thinly. Use a mandoline or long knife to make quick accurate cuts.

6. Dilled Peas with Peppers

This is another one of those dishes where you just put everything in a pot and it makes its own magic. Peas, lots of fresh dill, red and green peppers, and green onions simply cook together without interference to make one of my favorite side dishes.

7. Green Beans with Tomatoes - Fassolakia Freska me Domata

A wonderful side dish, this is also an excellent choice as a main dish for vegetarians and vegans. Use your favorite type of "string" bean, and be sure to serve this one with plenty of crusty bread. This is classic Greek stovetop casserole cooking, and a delightful way to learn this technique with delicious results.

8. Grilled Pork Kebabs - Pork Souvlaki

Of all the versions of souvlaki - skewered kebabs - pork is the most frequently used meat in Greece, and a favorite of Greeks and visitors alike. This is an easy recipe to make, and even easier to eat.

9. Beef & Pasta Casserole - Moshari Yiouvetsi

This is one of my personal favorites, and a great way to start with oven-baked casseroles that are so common in Greek cooking. Whether you use a traditional yiouvetsi (fired clay casserole pot) or another type of oven-proof casserole dish, this oven-to-table main dish is sure to please.

10. Yogurt with Honey

Quick, easy, good for the digestive system, and the perfect end to a Greek meal, yogurt with honey is a favorite everyday dessert in Greece. (If creamy, thick Greek yogurt isn't available at your market, you can make your own thick yogurt using commercial full fat, lowfat, or nonfat yogurt.)

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