June 2019 – Mostly Greek

Decadent Dark Chocolate & Cherry Ice Cream

Posted on June 28, 2019October 4, 2021 by Dorie

20190628_073120erdf If I try hard enough, I could probably make an even richer, creamier, and more indulgent dessert than this. But I would have to try pretty hard.

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Portokalopita (Greek Orange & Phyllo Cake)

Posted on June 20, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20190619_224457 If you’ve ever worked with phyllo dough, you know that you’ve got limited time to use it before it turns into a flaky, dried out mess. All is not lost.

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Chicken Roasted with Brussels Sprouts & Tomatoes

Posted on June 18, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20190617_154320 I used to hate Brussels Sprouts when I was a kid. I don’t know why I decided to buy some and try cooking them myself several years ago. I’m honestly not sure why I do a lot of things, but oh well, it turned out to be a good decision!

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Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare var. hirtum)

Posted on June 16, 2019March 23, 2021 by Dorie

20190528_172210 No self-respecting Greek will return home from Greece without a large stash of dried Greek Oregano in their luggage. Try explaining that one to a customs officer.

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Classic Cherry Pie

Posted on June 14, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20190612_181022 I planted a very specific variety of cherry tree just so I could make two things: a Greek cherry brandy, and honest-to-goodness old fashioned cherry pie. I guess I’m a serious do-it-yourselfer.

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Lemony Blueberry Muffins

Posted on June 11, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20190610_184540 At some point someone stole muffins and turned them into greasy, gut-bomb, cupcakes-in-disguise. It’s time to steal them back. You’re welcome.

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Ginger & Cilantro Salmon Cakes

Posted on June 7, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20190516_162834 Once upon a time I had some leftover salmon. And some ginger. Oh yeah, cilantro, too. Green onion was also there. They invited lime juice over and got together to have a party.

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Dill & Leek Scrambled Eggs

Posted on June 2, 2019October 20, 2021 by Dorie

20190417_112417 There’s a scene in one of the Peter Rabbit stories where a sneaky fox tricks a silly duck to bring him a variety of herbs. What the duck doesn’t realize is that he intends to cook her eggs with those herbs!