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Greek mom and yiayia (grandma), living the suburban life with my family in the heart of California like it’s a Greek village!

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I made these as payment for physical labor carried out by the Old Man and the Medium Boy. They grumbled about the work, but not the meal! These are the empanadas whose recipe I teased you with in yesterday's post about making the dough. In this case they are filled with a simple combination of melting cheese and tender bites of ham. Wrapped in that flaky and seasoned dough, these treats were hearty and filling, enough to keep them working some more! The complete recipe is at the link, so come on over for a visit and be sure to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2020/01/28/ham-cheese-empanadas . . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #kingarthurflour @mccormickspice #mccormickspice @bobsredmill @tillamook @cuisinart #savorthegoodlife

These lovely pockets of goodness are empanadas, a South American treat of dough wrapped around a filling of choice. There are no hard rules on how to prepare them, though some ways are more traditional than others. I've put together a recipe for the style of dough used in Chile, which is where the Old Man's family predominantly comes from. You can even adjust the flavor to match the fillings you choose to use! Keep your eyes open, as I'll be sharing a recipe soon of what I put inside of these tasty treats pictured here! Come on over for the recipe, and please feel free to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2020/01/27/chilean-style-empanada-dough . . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #empanada #empanadas

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there some big game coming up soon? So big it's treated like a national holiday, complete with spreads of food designed to be easy enough to eat without sitting at a table so you don't miss a single moment of those great commercials, er I mean game?! Yep, that's what I thought! So why not up your game day menu with something so good, people will be talking about it all the way to next year's game? That's this crab dip made with artichoke hearts and Greek peperoncini! It's ridiculously easy to prepare, and even easier to eat, so come on over to get the recipe by clicking on the link, and please feel free to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/01/14/cheesy-crab-dip-with-artichokes-greek-peperoncini/ . . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #superbowlparty #superbowlfood #gameday #appetizers

Because #starwars #dollypartonchallenge

Known as "The Bard" in Scotland, the poet Robert Burns is more likely known to you as that guy who wrote Auld Lang Syne. You know, that song everyone seems to know just enough of to sing at the stroke of midnight on New Year's eve. Tomorrow, January 25th, is the day that his life is celebrated in the UK and wherever else Scots may be. One of the traditional dishes served is this soup. Called cock-a-leekie soup, because it's traditionally made with roosters (aka cocks) and leeks, it's a delicious bowl of warmth with a surprising ingredient one wouldn't think to include... prunes. They add a nice bit of sweetness that you didn't realize you needed. Whether you're celebrating Burns day or not, you'll enjoy how easy it is to make this soup, and enjoy eating it even more. So come on over for a visit to get the recipe and feel free to tag a friend and to share! 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 #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #soupseason #burnsnight #robertburns

Okay, stay with me here. There is a lot of emphasis on eating healthy foods, and for good reason, but what really should be focused on is eating REAL food. How many times do we see research pointing to the health problems caused by artificially created ingredients and overly processed foods? And how many times do we see information that supports a well balanced diet, with real ingredients, being the reason for long and healthy lives? So ditch the fake shortening and margarine, and use the tried-and-true ingredients. The flavor can't be beat! It's also incredibly easy to make your own and uses materials you were likely throwing out anyway! Come on over to find out how, and please tag a friend and share! https://mostly-greek.com/2020/01/23/rendered-fat-tallow-lard-and-schmaltz . . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #realfood #nowaste #schmaltz

If you're a fan of seafood and beer, then this is the dish for you! If not, give it a try anyway!! It's dead simple to make, can be customized with your seasonings of choice, and results in tender shellfish bathing in a delectable broth that you then get to soak up unabashedly with chunks of hearty bread. Serve in bowls or over pasta, whatever floats your boat! Come on over for a visit to get the recipe, and be sure to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/04/18/buttery-beer-seafood-bake/ . . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed @mccormickspice #mccormickspice #seafoodrecipes #seafood #shellfish #dinnerisserved

This cream of mushroom soup is one of the greatest ironies in my life. I hate mushrooms. Despise them. I pick even the smallest slivers of them out of any food that has been contaminated by their presence. Yet I make this soup on purpose and do so willingly. And then I eat it and get seconds when I'm done! I don't know what else to tell you other than that it's really good! So whether you like mushrooms (weirdo), or you're like me, this soup will be enjoyed by everyone. Come on over for a visit to get the recipe, and be sure to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2017/12/03/cream-of-mushroom-soup/ . . . . . #mostlygreek #eattheworld #storyofmytable #greekfood #cookingfromscratch #heresmyfood #greekcooking #foodblogeats #gardentotable #mediterraneandiet #myopenkitchen #noleftovers #onmyplate #eattherainbow #eatrealfood #huffposttaste #bhgfood #inseason #eatpretty #foodwinewomen #cookit #homecookedmeal #bbcgoodfood @foodblogfeed #foodblogfeed @thefeedfeed #feedfeed #mushrooms #soupweather #soupseason #whatsfordinner #dinnertime

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