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1. Cut the flesh from the melon and cut into bite-size pieces, discarding the seeds. Peel and slice the onion into rings. Peel the cucumbers and cut into same size...

1. Combine bulgur, green onions, tomatoes, chopped dill, chopped mint, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cumin, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper...

Combine the myzithra, mint, lemon and s&p in a bowl. Using a spoon, carefully fill each blossom with about 1 tbsp of the mixture, then dip in batter (as below)...

Wash the spiny chicory and boil for 6-8 minutes. Remove from the saucepan with a slotted spoon and strain. Place in a bowl with the tomatoes, peppers and chickpeas. Add...

Cook onion with the spices over moderate heat till softened, 3-4 minutes. Coarsely chop tomatoes and add along with their juices, the broth, honey and parsley. Bring to a boil. Cool...

1. In a large, uncovered saucepan, heat pomegranate juice, sugar, and lemon juice on medium high until the sugar has dissolved and the juice simmers. Reduce heat just enough to...

Heat oven to 180. Heat oil in a large ovenproof sauté pan over med heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper and herb mixture. Dust with flour and tap off excess....

For the Peppers: You can roast the red peppers in the oven or on the grill. You can roast them in a 200 degree oven until the skin is blackened...

Process mangoes, olive oil and orange juice in blender till well puréed. Transfer to a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Season. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Best...

Bring broth to simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; cover to keep warm. Melt 1 1/2 tbsp butter withoil in heavy large saucepan...

Heat oven to 180 degrees. Cut 1/4 off each pita (a half-moon shape from 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock). Chop half-moons, transfer to bowl and sprinkle with milk. Let soak...

Remove bones from the lamb. Wash the meat and drain off the water and dry with cloth towel. Salt to taste with coarse sea salt. Coarsely chop all the...

1. Cook the onion in a little oil till soft and golden. Stir in the chili, allspice and garlic, sauté a minute more. Add the rice and stir to coat...

1. Chop one of the lemons into 12 pieces. Grate the rind and squeeze the juice from the other one. 2. Thread the fig quarters alternately with lemon chunks and bay...

1. Wash and chop the cuttlefish into pieces. Remove the backbone, the skin,and eyes and cut the tentacles into pieces. Let it drain. 2. Wash the spinach thoroughly and chop into...

1. Cut chicken into 2.5 cm cubes. Combine flour with paprika and oregano. Dust chicken cubes lightly, reserving the remaining flour. 2. In a large, deep skillet, melt ½ of the...

1. Mix the beetroot, spring onions, cheeses, egg and herbs together. Season, then mix in enough breadcrumbs to combine. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. 2. Shape the mixture into balls (golf-ball...
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