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Tsoureki is a brioche like bread traditionally baked on the Thursday before Pascha (Greek Orthodox Easter) which is actually this Sunday. It's tender, lightly sweet, and absolutely delicious! You don't have to wait, though, you can make this anytime you want! Come on over for the recipe, and please feel free to tag someone and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/04/23/tsoureki-greek-easter-bread/ . . . . #mostlygreek #saveur #saveurmag #greekfood #myopenkitchen #hautecuisines #thecookfeed #greekcuisine #greeks #greekcooking #yummyformytummy #tastyfood #instayummy #foodislove #mediterraneandiet #taste #cookingfromscratch #gardentotable #homemadefood #eattheworld #noleftovers #mediterraneanfood #bakersofinstagram #thebakefeed #lovetobake #bakingday

Today the family gathered together for the annual egg dying and tsoureki (Greek Easter bread) baking. Traditionally this is done on Thursday of Holy Week and the eggs are usually dark red to symbolize Christ's blood. Modern work schedules get in the way so we just make do! We also like to throw in some other colors for fun! . . . . #mostlygreek #saveur #saveurmag #greekfood #myopenkitchen #mycommontable #storyofmytable #dinnertonight #hautecuisines #thecookfeed #greekcuisine #greeks #greekcooking #yummyformytummy #tastyfood #instayummy #foodislove #mediterraneandiet #taste #cookingfromscratch #gardentotable #homemadefood #eattheworld #noleftovers #mediterraneanfood #greeks #greek #greekeaster

So maybe you had a ham for yesterday's Easter celebration. Maybe it was a big one. Maybe you have some leftovers. Maybe it's a lot, maybe it's a little. Maybe you just don't wan't to eat it as is. Maybe you need some ideas. Maybe I should stop saying maybe. Look on my blog for split-pea soup or for ham and pea pasta for a couple of tasty and easy ways to use that ham. Also, either of my frittata recipes would be great with ham, just dice it up and heat it in your skillet for about a minute after the veggies are cooked then add the eggs. Maybe leftovers aren't so bad?! . . . . #mostlygreek #saveur #saveurmag #greekfood #myopenkitchen #mycommontable #storyofmytable #dinnertonight #hautecuisines #thecookfeed #greekcuisine #greeks #greekcooking #yummyformytummy #tastyfood #instayummy #foodislove #mediterraneandiet #taste #cookingfromscratch #gardentotable #homemadefood #eattheworld #noleftovers #mediterraneanfood #leftovers #whatsforbreakfast #whatsfordinner #imhungry #nowaste

Happy Easter to those of you celebrating today! For us in the Eastern Orthodox world, today is our Palm Sunday. This image came from the opening montage of a "The Simpson's" episode that aired years ago. The two holidays don't always align like this but this picture is perfect for when it does! For now I will wish you all Καλή Ανάσταση (Good Resurrection) and I will save Χριστός Ανέστη (Christ is Risen) for next Sunday! 😄 . . . . #mostlygreek #greek #greeks #easter #greekeaster #orthodoxy #greekorthodox #itsnoteaster #palmsunday #easternorthodox #family #greekfamily

Give a boy a fish, he eats for a day. Teach a boy to fish and you'll have fish guts in your sink and trip on all their fishing rods in the garage. . . . . #mostlygreek #fishing #fish #greeks #greek #family #yummyfish #eatrealfood

It isn't Easter in a Greek home if there aren't koulourakia being served. These buttery cookies have a lightly sweet and citrusy taste, are perfect for dunking into coffee but are tender enough to not need it. Best yet, you can make them any time of the year you want! Come on over for the recipe by clicking on the link in my profile, and be sure to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/04/19/koulourakia-greek-easter-cookies . . . @chsugar @kingarthurflour @mccormickspice . #mostlygreek #saveur #saveurmag #greekfood #myopenkitchen #mycommontable #storyofmytable #dinnertonight #hautecuisines #thecookfeed #greekcuisine #greeks #greekcooking #yummyformytummy #tastyfood #instayummy #foodislove #mediterraneandiet #taste #cookingfromscratch #gardentotable #homemadefood #eattheworld #noleftovers #mediterraneanfood #bakersofinstagram #cookiesofinstagram #cookies #easter #greek

I helped roll a lot of dolmades today. But it's okay, I had an awfully cute helper! . . . . #mostlygreek #saveur #saveurmag #greekfood #myopenkitchen #mycommontable #storyofmytable #dinnertonight #hautecuisines #thecookfeed #greekcuisine #greeks #greekcooking #yummyformytummy #tastyfood #instayummy #foodislove #mediterraneandiet #taste #cookingfromscratch #gardentotable #homemadefood #eattheworld #noleftovers #mediterraneanfood #family #greeks #baby #babycheeks

I seriously had this ready to eat from start to finish in roughly 30 minutes. Tender pieces of shrimp, scallops, calamari and whatever other types of seafood you want will be swimming in a buttery seasoned sauce with a rich undertone of a beer braise. Oh yeah, it's that good! Click on the link in my profile for mostly-greek.com for the recipe, and please feel free to tag a friend and to share! https://mostly-greek.com/2019/04/18/buttery-beer-seafood-bake/ . . . . #mostlygreek #saveur #saveurmag #greekfood #myopenkitchen #mycommontable #storyofmytable #dinnertonight #hautecuisines #thecookfeed #greekcuisine #greeks #greekcooking #yummyformytummy #tastyfood #instayummy #foodislove #mediterraneandiet #taste #cookingfromscratch #gardentotable #homemadefood #eattheworld #noleftovers #mediterraneanfood #seafood #pescatarian #fish #realfood #easydinner

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