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Category: Lessons From My Kitchen

I have learned a few tricks over the years to make kitchen tasks easier and recipes more successful, and I’m sharing them with you!

Don’t Toss That Pumpkin!!

October 14, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Harvesting Grape Leaves

July 17, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Separating Eggs

July 15, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Peeling Peaches (Using Common Sense)

July 12, 2018January 31, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Pitting Plums (and Keeping Fingers)

July 2, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Freezing Berries

May 3, 2018September 25, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Storing Root Vegetables

April 6, 2018September 26, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Storing Leafy Greens

February 20, 2018September 26, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

Food Canning 101

October 28, 2017September 29, 2019 by Mostly Greek (Dorie)

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Forget all the fads, the Mediterranean diet is where it's always been and always will be when it comes to healthy eating. It's also an easy diet to keep since the food tastes so good! This mixed bean version of Greek Fasolada (bean soup) is packed with all sorts of yumminess, and is really very easy to prepare. Come over for a visit to get the recipe, and please feel free to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/10/22/mixed-bean-fasolada-greek-bean-soup . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #beans #healthydiet #healthyrecipe

Today marks thirteen years that the Old Man and I have been married. He still claims I'm trying to poison him. I remind him that I'm keeping the dose low because I still need him to kill spiders and fix things. Yep, that's love for you, alright! Here's to many more! 😙 https://mostly-greek.com/2018/10/22/12-years . . . . #mostlygreek #marriedlife #relationshipgoals #marriagegoals #happilyeverafter #happilymarried #greeks #greek #ilovemyhusband #greekorthodox #familylife #familytime

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Perhaps you, too, have been lied to about what pumpkin you can and can't use for cooking, but I'm here to set things straight! Don't be so eager to toss those pumpkins you have for Halloween decorations, they are great for cooking, too. Yes, those pumpkins! I have the tips you need up on the blog, plus some recipes using it. Click on the link and type "pumpkin" in the search bar once you're at my site!😊🍊 https://mostly-greek.com/2018/10/14/dont-toss-that-pumpkin . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bhgfood #bhghowiholiday #kingarthurflour @chsugar @mccormickspice #mccormick #nowaste #thisishalloween

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Yes, they are sour, but these cherries are THE cherries you want for that quintessential flavor for all your baked goodies and preserves. Growing sour cherry trees is easy, they are widely adapted to multiple growing zones and come in small sizes, too! Even my hot zone 9 supports a prolifically producing tree. I have more helpful information waiting for you, so come on over to learn more, and please feel free to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/10/16/sour-cherry-prunus-cerasus . . . . . #mostlygreek #vegetablegarden #urbangardening #ediblegarden #flowergarden #herbgarden #growyourownfood #naturalgarden #organicgardening #organicgarden #californialiving #californialife #gardentotable #urbanhomestead #backyardfarm #farmher #hobbyfarm #smallfarm #urbanfarm #growwhatyoueat #urbangardener #growyourfood #organicgardener #gardentherapy #inmygarden #sunsetmagazine #bhgbestfrontyard #bhgfood #bhgflowers #countrylivingmag

If you want the BEST cabbage rolls (and really, why wouldn't you?), you'll need to have the right cabbage. The ONLY right cabbage is fermented cabbage. Sounds weird, maybe, but so are a lot of the things we eat without batting an eye, so don't worry about it. Thankfully, it's really easy to prepare the cabbage, but you need to plan ahead to allow the fermentation process enough time to occur. They say patience is a virtue, right?! Come on over for the instructions, and there are already a couple of cabbage roll recipes waiting for you on my blog! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/03/30/fermented-whole-cabbage-heads . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal @mccormickspice #mccormick #homegrownfood #cabbage #cabbagerolls #gardenfresh #fermentedfoods

Cock-a-leekie soup is to Scotland what avgolemono soup is to Greece. It's a simple to make meal that serves up comfort in a bowl in a surprisingly short amount of time. With just a few ingredients and about 30 minutes, you'll have this rustic complete meal on the table. The recipe is waiting for you, so come on over for a visit! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/10/14/scottish-cock-a-leekie-soup . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #soupweather #soupseason #easyrecipe #scottishfood

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