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Fondly known in Greece as Fassolia Gigantes Plaki Saturated with intense flavour, these tender, plump beans are an example of peasant food par excellence. If you are lucky enough to find the huge, white `giant beans' with which this dish is traditionally made, then snap them up and never...

2 Cups chopped and seeded green bell peppers 2 Cups chopped jalapeno pepper (seeds included) 6-1/2 Cups sugar 1-1/2 Cups white vinegar 1 box pectin Chop peppers in food processor. Bring peppers, sugar and vinegar to a boil for 2 minutes. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Bring back to a...

2 ounce dried apricots (about 1/3 cup) 2 ounce prunes (about 1/3 cup) -- pitted 1 cup coarse bulgur (#3) 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt -- or to taste 1/4 cup dark or golden raisins (or use half raisins -- half-dried cranberries) 1/4 cup blanched almonds -- lightly toasted 2...

A WOMAN'S WEEK AT THE GYM If you read this without laughing out loud, there is something wrong with you. This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a...

Ingredients: 3 in piece of fresh ginger peeled and coarsely chopped 3 tbsp peeled and coarsely chopped garlic 6-8 lamb chops from the ribs, remove all extra fat 8 fl oz grated or finely chopped tomatoes 2 medium sized onions very finely chopped 1 tbsp cayenne 12 fl oz Greek yogurt...

4 cod fillets (1 1/4 lbs.) 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 can tomatoes (28 oz.), drained and chopped 1 tbsp. capers 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried leaf, crumbled 8 black Greek olives, pitted (I use reg. black olives) 1 tbsp. lemon...

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, pressed 1 tablespoon smoked paprika* 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1/2 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt (Fat free tastes great!) 4 chicken breast halves with bones 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans...

Makes 6 to 8 servings 6 cups chicken broth 1/3 cup long-grain white rice 4 eggs, separated Salt and freshly ground white pepper, as needed Freshly squeezed lemon juice, as needed Bring the broth to a simmer in pot, add the rice and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Whip the egg yolks in...

(makes enough for 24 regular cupcakes) Ingredients 2 (5.3 oz) containers Stonyfield Farm Oikos Vanilla Greek Yogurt 1 Tbsp honey 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (I used Jif) 3/4 cup powdered sugar Directions Whisk the yogurt, peanut butter and honey until all ingredients...

Here is the recipe for the Greek yogurt frosting from Souvlaki for the Soul, reprinted with my notes. • 1 C Greek yogurt (I used Stonyfield Farms) • A good splash of vanilla extract (I used 1 t) • 1/2 C powered sugar, sifted 1. Whisk all ingredients until they become a bit thick. 2. Place in the...

The name of this concoction is taken from the food of the gods often referred to in Greek mythology. The title is appropriate considering the various delectable things that can be made with it. No doubt when you mix up your first batch of sourdough griddlecakes or biscuits, you'll agree...

10 ea boiling potatoes 4 ea green onions ½ cup thinly sliced green pepper Salt to taste 2/3-cup mayonnaise 1 ea head of lettuce 4 cups potato salad (see direct.) 5 ea tomatoes cut in wedges 3 ea peeled cucumbers (in wedges) 2 ea avocados, sliced 1 lb feta cheese 2 ea green peppers cut...

4 pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast or 6 thighs 4-5 (or more) potatoes, peeled and cut in large chunks juice of 2-3 lemons (about 2/3 cup) 3/4 cup olive oil 1 cup of water 1 head of garlic, cloves peeled but whole and slightly crushed oregano, salt, and pepper to taste Place chicken...

Yield: 8 Servings 2 c Cooked flaked fish (white) 1 c Milk 7 tb Flour 1 ts Salt 1/8 ts Wasabi powder 3 tb Oil 1/2 ts Worstershire sauce 3 ts Grated onion 1 ea Egg Bread crumbs or Panko Here's one for the 'Something New Jan 2002...

3 cups of red seedless grapes (split in half) 3 cups of cubed cooked chicken 1 cup of thinly sliced bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped green onion (blade included) To make an herb dressing combine: 2/3 cup of oil 1/3 cup of red wine vinegar 3/4 tsp of salt 1/2 tsp of black pepper...

Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: * 1 lb Extra-lean ground beef; 1 md Size plum tomato; * 1 cl Garlic; minced 2 tb Flat-leaf parsley; minced * 2 tb Fresh lemon juice; 4 6" whole-wheat pita pocket; * 1 ts Dried oregano leaves; -breads; * 1/4 ts Ground cumin; Romaine lettuce...

Yield: 1 Servings Ingredients: * 1 lb Pork loin * 4 tb Olive oil * 4 tb Lemon duice * 1 tb Prepared mustard * 2 Cloves garlic minced * 1 ts Dried oregano * 1 c Plain yogurt * 1 Chopped peeled cucumber * 1/2 ts Crushed garlic * 1/2 ts Dill weed Cut 1...

4 breasts boneless, skinless chicken ground black pepper 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 tbsp sweet red/yellow pepper, diced 2 tbsp parsley, fresh preferred oregano (to taste) garlic powder (to taste) 1 can mushrooms, drained (broccoli and zuccini-optional) 1 cup,(or less) feta cheese, cubed...

Ingredients ....................... 500g basmati rice 2 large onions , halved and thinly sliced 4 tbsp sunflower oil thumb-size piece fresh root ginger , shredded 65g sachet korma curry paste (we used Sharwood's) 2 cinnamon sticks 6 green cardamom pods 3 star anise 250g diced potatoes 1...

GREEK-STYLE YOGURT SOUFFLE CHEESECAKES 1 cup Greek-style yogurt 3 eggs, separated 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons Splenda Granular 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat eight 4-ounce ramekins with...