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Bordered by azure seas, Greece is a country of steep, rocky terrain. Yet from unfertile soils emerged a cuisine of delicious simplicity. Like a tiny taste of the sun, a handful of classic ingredients typify Greek cuisine’s fresh, vibrant flavors: olive oil, lemon, feta cheese, oregano and thyme. They give a burst of flavor to seafood, salads and vegetable dishes. In Greece, olives and grapes grow in even the most inhospitable soils. For the ancient Greeks, the simplicity of a diet based on these ingredients harmonized nicely with a philosophy of moderation: Too much wine causes grief, but so does too little. In 1960, a study of people living on the Greek island of Crete first showcased the health rewards of what today we call the “Mediterranean diet.” Researchers noted the health benefits of eating plentiful fresh fruits and vegetables with olive oil as the primary fat.
 

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Living In: Larissa, Thessaly, Greece
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Mini Corn Dogs

Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by constantina
These mini corn dogs are very good for parties. I also used other fillings e.g. kalamata olives, cheddar cheese cut into cubes… They were all great! But the recipe needs some adjustments. I cut the milk to 2/3 of a cup (about 150 ml) and used only the egg white to brush the corn dogs. For the sauce I mixed equal parts of prepared mustard, ketchup and mayonnaise.
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Puffs

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by constantina
These puffs were just great. I used smoked salmon spread(from this site) as filling and they were a delicious finger food for my cocktail party.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.

Spinach Brownies

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by constantina
It tastes like spinach-cheese pie plus it is super-easy to prepare. I used shredded feta cheese and I sauted the onions like others recommended. It was a delicious treat for my cocktail party.
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