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Oct.12.2018 Anchovy fritters - Pinch the head of a fish between your thumb and forefinger and pull it off—the guts should come away with it. - Cut off the tail, pinch all along the top edge of the fish, and pull out the backbone—it should come away easily. -...	Nov.17.2016 Baked Kokoretsi - Turn the intestines inside out with the help of a thin stick. - Wash them very carefully and then rub them with two lemons and salt, until they turn white. - Cut the entrails in small pieces. - Pour the red wine all over them...	Nov.08.2016 Baked beef’s brain - Clean the beef’s brain from blood, boil it in water and puree it. - Beat the eggs, add them to the mashed brain along with pepper, salt, and the melted butter and mix all the ingredients well. - Butter a small pan and sprinkle with...
Jan.23.2017 Boiled shrimps - Boil the carrot, onion and bay leaf in a small amount of water for about 15 minutes adding the wine, salt and pepper. - Add the shrimps and let them boil on low heat for 7 minutes. - Remove the pot from the fire and let shrimps cool...	Jan.12.2019 Braised snails from Crete - Plunge the snails into cold water and remove and discard the membrane that covers the opening. Discard any snails that do not poke their heads out of their shells. - Put the snails in a colander and rinse well under cold running water to...	Oct.04.2016 Chickpea patties - Soak the chick-peas in water overnight. - The next day, drain and boil for half an hour until soft. - Blend until only a few small bits remain. - Grate the onion into a bowl and add the chick-peas, parsley, baking powder, salt...
Nov.16.2016 Croquettes with rice - Boil the rice for about 15 minutes in salted water stirring with a wooden spoon. Take off the heat, sprinkle with the grated cheese, mix and let it stand for 5 minutes. - Then, add the pine nuts, the ham (finely chopped), salt and pepper...	Mar.18.2019 Easter omelet from Lesvos - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an ovenproof dish with butter. Rub the lettuce leaves with a little salt to wil' them. - Rinse well under cold running water and squeeze dry. Melt the butter in a pan. - Add the lettuce...	Oct.30.2018 Easy cheese appetizer - Preheat the broiler (grill). Put the cheese slices side by side in a shallow flameproof dish. - Put a tomato slice on top of each feta square and top with the slices of chile. - Sprinkle with oregano and pepper and drizzle with a...
Jun.06.2017 Fava (broad) bean croquettes - Put the split peas into a pan, pour in the stock, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 45-60 minutes, until they are very soft and all the liquid has been absorbed. - Remove the pan from the heat. Combine the cooked peas, paprika, chili powder...	Jan.13.2017 Fish rissoles - Remove the heads and the entrails of the fish - Wash them well and remove their bones. - Place the fish in a bowl. - Add the grated onion, the mashed bread, the oregano, salt and pepper and mix everything well. - Put the...	Jan.14.2019 Fried cheese balls from Crete - Place the cheese in a bowl and mash with a fork. Add the eggs, flour, mint, and parsley, season with salt and pepper, and blend to a thick, pliable mixture. - If it is soft and sticky, add more cheese. - Cover with plastic wrap (...
Jan.05.2017 Fried cheese eggs - Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. - Be careful not to burn or smoke. - Mix 2 eggs with flour to make a paste. - Divide the Gruyere cheese into portions, immerse each portion into water first, then into the egg and flour...	Nov.22.2016 Fried small fish - Cut the heads off the fishes and throw away the entrails. - Wash thoroughly, sprinkle with salt and oregano and leave to drain. - Roll each fish in the flour and the semolina and heat plenty of olive oil in a large pan. -...	May.23.2017 Fried squids - Clean the squid, removing the eyes, mouth and the transparent bone running along the body. - Wash the squids, drain and cut into rings. - Season with salt and pepper. - Strain the squid in a colander for a while. - Flour...
Feb.10.2017 Fried zucchini - Cut both ends off the zucchini; scrape the skins lightly with a knife and wash thoroughly. - Cut into slices either length-wise or cross-wise. - In a bowl place the flour, baking powder, salt and water and mix to form a thin paste....	Dec.02.2016 Gardoubes (Offal in the oven) - Wash the vegetables very well and separate their leaves. - Slice the onions into medium-sized pieces and chop the herbs and the garlic finely. - Cut the liver and the lights into small pieces. - Turn the intestines inside out...	Oct.25.2016 Garlic salad - Boil the potatoes in plenty of salted water. - Once they are soft, drain, peel and mash them. - Blend the garlic with the oil and vinegar. - When the mixture has turned into a paste, add the mashed potatoes, stir, season and...
Nov.14.2016 Lamb’s liver in oil - Cut the liver into small pieces. - Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the liver pieces on strong heat. - Add salt, pepper, the lemon juice and the oregano. - Let them cook for about 10 minutes. - Remove from fire and...	Dec.05.2016 Lima beans on skewers - Soak the beans, in bowl full of hot water, overnight. - The next day boil in plenty of salted water, taking care that the beans are well cooked without becoming mashed or split. - Drain and leave to cool. - Place the beans on...	Jul.07.2016 Mashed potatoes. - Wash the potatoes well and boil in plenty of salted water, with the peel on, for about half an hour. - As soon as the potatoes can be picked easily with a fork, remove and leave to cool a little. - Peel them and mash well. -...
Jan.25.2017 Meat rolls - Remove the crusts from the bread and soak in milk. - In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with the bread, crushed garlic, cumin, egg and salt and pepper. - Knead the meat mixture into small sausage shapes - Heat the oil in...	Mar.23.2017 Mussels, Greek island style - Wash the mussels very well. - In a pot sauté the garlic in the oil. - Add the mussels, the parsley and 1 wine glass ouzo (do not use any water), salt and pepper. - Cover the pot tightly and boil for 10 minutes - Serve...	May.23.2018 Octopus croquettes from Kalymnos Rinse and prepare the octopus for cooking. Put it into a large pan, pour in the vinegar and enough water to cover, and cook for about 1 hour, until tender. Drain and let cool. Grind the octopus in a food processor or with two knives in a...
May.18.2017 Peppers stuffed with cheese - Cut each pepper down the middle from the bottom. - Wash them and remove the seeds. - Mash thee butter, soft cheese and feta cheese with a fork, and add the salt and pepper - Chop the parsley, mint and onion finely and add...	Dec.08.2016 Pumpkin balls - Slice the pumpkin, grain it and let it drain well. - Put the drained pumpkin in a bowl. - Add the chopped onions, the mint, salt and pepper, and mix all the ingredients very well. - If the mixture is watery, add the toasted...	Nov.18.2016 Rice-stuffed vine leaves - Wash the vine leaves; boil for 2 minutes in plenty of water and drain. - In a bowl mix the chopped onions, dill, mint, rice, half the oil, salt and pepper. - Mix well and onto each vine leaf place one tablespoon for stuffing....
Feb.16.2017 Rolls with intestines - Rinse the intestines well with plenty of water. - Take a long thin stick, place it in the end of one intestine and push slowly to turn the intestine inside out. - Turn all the intestines in this way and wash them well, adding a...	Apr.28.2018 Scrambled eggs with red pepper sauce - Stir the cheese, parsley, and red pepper sauce into the eggs. Melt the butter or heat the oil in a deep skillet or frying pan. - Pour in the egg mixture and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes, until just...	Feb.07.2017 Shrimps rolls with lettuce - Place the shrimps in a saucepan of boiling water and boil for 3 minutes. - Remove the skins and place in a bowl. - Add the chopped eggs, the spring onions, curry powder and capers. Stir well - Place the lettuce leaves in a pan...

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