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Homemade Ravioli Stuffed with Mushrooms and Apple

I had this enormous desire to make pasta. This is not something that happens very often I must admit, since making pasta is not an easy task, not at all. It requires time and patience and effort and a lot of cleaning afterwards. Anyway, I wanted to make some pasta but not any type, something...

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Spaghetti with Vegetables al Marsala

I had to think of something to cook for Saturday’s lunch. I didn’t want to do the usual stuff. I wanted something that involves veggies and wine. I don’t know why. I don’t drink wine. I only drink sangria. I love sangria, but I never drink wine or any other alcohol. Quite a nerd right?...

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Pastitsio

Pastitsio is a very common Greek dish. Every Greek housewife who respects herself makes pastitsio approximately once every fifteen days. It is not difficult, it just needs time, because it is composed of three different dishes. Boiled pasta, ground meat sauce and Béchamel sauce. Through the years I substituted béchamel sauce to Mornay sauce. For...

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Orzo Milanese

During cold winter days, I always make something for my son to eat before he drinks his milk and go to bed. He does not want a full meal, but a light dish just before his bedtime. One of these choices I have is orzo Milanese. He likes it very much, is easy to prepare...

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Carbonara with La Vache qui Rit

Do you remember as a child La vache qui rit? It was very yummy, especially when you spread it on warm bread. I loved it. This cheese is very alive also today. When I went to the s/m with my son, he begged me to buy it. At this point I have to say this;...

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Pasta with Shrimps

Today I am at home. We have a big strike because of the measures that government has taken, so as to recover from the economic crisis we are facing. So, there are no buses, trains, no public sector, etc. Also the lady who is watching my child every day cannot come here. My mother, who...

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Easy Peasy Lasagna

I wasn’t supposed to post about this recipe. That is the reason why I do not have pictures of all the stages through the end outcome. To be honest with you, I thought that it wouldn’t be something worth mentioning about. But the final result came out so good; I had to post about it....

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Truffle Mushroom Spaghetti Au Gratin

The story here has as follows; my mother has a friend and that friend has two brothers who are merchants in the farmer’s market. Lately they have included in their range of products mushrooms, fresh, dried and several by-products like truffle oil etc. When I told her that I love mushrooms, she brought me a...

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Jumbo Shells with Spinach Filling

Summer has arrived in Greece and has settled for good. The temperature yesterday rose to 30° C. I wish I could be in beach swimming and sun-bathing. Instead, I continue my everyday routine. Anyway, summer vacations will come eventually. Until then I am trying to do things to accelerate my mood. Just like cooking for...