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Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

Health Benefits. Exceptional reductions in risk of early death, heart disease, cancer and chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. Also, there is scientific evidence that it is responsible for reductions in Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease risk. Adoption of the … See more

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Cooking with olive oil: Stay healthy and young

WEBStay young! Olive oil is full of antioxidants, such as Vitamin E, which are known to slow down the aging process and contribute to a longer life …

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Feta cheese nutrition facts

WEBFeta cheese nutrition facts. Feta cheese is a traditional Greek cheese produced with sheep’s or goat’s milk and stands out easily with its bold and tangy …

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Greek Lentil Soup recipe (Fakes Soupa)

WEBPlace a pan over medium-low heat and add the lentils, the water (warmed), the chopped onions, the chopped garlic and the bay leaves. Simmer with the lid on for …

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Delicious Greek Lentil Salad Recipe with Feta cheese (Fakes Salata)

WEBInstructions. To prepare this Greek style lentil salad recipe with feta cheese, start by cooking the lentils. Place the lentils in a colander and rinse them thoroughly …

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Traditional Greek bean soup recipe (Fasolada)

WEBPrepare the ingredients for Fasolada soup. Place the beans in a saucepan with plenty of cold water to cover them, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and parboil for …

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Quick Meals: Ready in 20 minutes or less My Greek Dish

WEBThe traditional Greek salad recipe! Healthy, simple and absolutely delicious.. For the most delicious Greek salad, the secret is in the ingredients: find some juicy tomatoes, crisp …

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Extra healthy roast chicken with brown rice and boiled vegetables

WEBPour 2 1/2 cups of water for every cup of rice in a small saucepan. The moment the water starts boiling, turn down the heat and leave it in the pot until the water is fully absorbed …

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Greek Raisin Bread recipe (Stafidopsomo)

WEBBake in preheated oven at 180C for 10-15 minutes, until a nicely colored crust forms and the raisin bread is cooked throughout. If you like your raisin bread to be more shiny, …

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Greek Chickpea soup recipe (Revithia)

WEBDrain the chickpeas and then put them back in the pan and add enough warm water to cover them again. Bring to the boil and add the olive oil, chopped onion, oregano and …

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Greek Spinach and Rice recipe (Spanakorizo)

WEBTo prepare this spanakorizo recipe (Greek spinach and rice), heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions, spring onions and leek and …

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Easy Homemade Tahini Recipe

WEBHomemade tahini recipe – Tahini Health benefits Besides from being an extremely versatile ingredient, used in both sweet and savoury dishes, tahini is packed with essential …

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Traditional Moussaka recipe with eggplants (aubergines) and …

WEBFor this moussaka recipe you will need a large baking dish, approx. 20x30cm / 8x12inch and 8cm/3 inch deep). Butter the bottom and sides of the pan and layer the …

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Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad recipe

WEBIn a small bowl add the olive oil, lemon juice and brown sugar and season. Whisk the ingredients to combine, taste and adjust the seasoning. Pour the dressing over the …

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Gigantes Plaki recipe (Gigandes Greek Baked ‘Giant’ Beans)

WEBTurn the baking pan out of the oven. Add the gigantes beans (drained), the celery, the parsley, ½ cup of hot water and season with salt and pepper. Put back in the oven and …

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Greek Style Beef Stew in a Tomato Sauce (Moshari Kokkinisto)

WEBTo prepare the sauce for the Greek beef stew, add into the pot the chopped onions and turn the heat down. Sauté for 3 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and saute for 1 more …

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Greek-style Olive Oil Brownies

WEBInstructions. To prepare these olive oil brownies, break the eggs into a large bowl and add the sugar. Whisk with an electric mixer at high speed, until the mixture is thick, foamy …

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Easy Greek Stuffed Eggplant (Melitzanes Papoutsakia)

WEBSeason the eggplants with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Place the eggplants (with the skin facing up) in a baking tray, lined with parchment paper. Bake the …

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Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes (Kotopoulo Lemonato)

WEBTo prepare this Greek lemon chicken recipe, divide the chicken into 8 portions and wash thoroughly. Peel the garlic and rub on the chicken. Place on a large baking tray and …

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Greek Honey Sesame bars (Pasteli recipe)

WEBTo prepare this Greek honey sesame bars (Pasteli) recipe start by toasting the sesame seeds. Place a frying pan over high heat and add the sesame seeds. Toast …

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Traditional Soutzoukakia recipe (Greek baked Meatballs in tomato …

WEBTo prepare the soutzoukakia, knead all meatball ingredients together and leave the mixture in the fridge for 1 hour.; Once done, portion your meatballs and shape them into oblong …

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Saganaki recipe (Pan-seared Greek cheese appetizer)

WEBTo prepare your saganaki, you need to follow three very simple steps: Cover the surface of the cheese with cold water. Dip it in a bowl of water or place under running water. …

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