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Gemista Peppers – Greek Stuffed Peppers with Aromatic Rice

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Gemista or yemista (which in Greek means ‘filled with’) is a traditional recipe for Greek stuffed vegetables that are baked until soft and nicely browned. The traditional Greek recipe for Gemista can be either vegetarian with a filling of rice and chopped vegetables, or may contain minced meat. Feel free to experiment […]

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Wunderbar Apple Strudel ♥

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Apple strudel (German: Apfelstrudel; Czech: Štrůdl) Strudel is most often associated with Austrian cuisine, but is also a traditional pastry in the area formerly belonging to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Apple strudel consists of an oblong strudel pastry jacket with an apple filling inside. The filling is made of  sliced apples, sugar, […]

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Roasted Cauliflower with Onion, Raisin and Capers

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This is a brilliant idea to cook cauliflower, an easy way to improve the taste of this Cruciferous vegetable which, on its own, doesn’t have much of it. If you’re on a low-calories diet or you just want to eat healthier this is your recipe. (recipe from my friend  Maddalena G.) photos […]

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Gluten-Free Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

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I have to thank my friend Rosario Montoya for this recipe. She passed it to me  many years ago and since then it has become a family tradition.  The recipe is very easy, the cookies are delicious and gluten-free. I personally prefer the version without chocolate, but I am probably […]