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lemon, sliced • thin slices of fresh ginger • fresh mint leaves or fresh spearmint • water (preferably bottled)

kourabiedes (Greek butter cookies, preferably without almonds) (300 grams) • ground clove • ground cinnamon • cream cheese (such as Philadelphia), at room temperature (400 grams) • sweetened condensed milk • gelatin (about 2 1/2 tsp or 1 packet) (7 grams) • hot water (120 ml) • rose water (120 ml) • Lemon zest • vanilla extract • –7 oz rose petal jam or raspberry jam, or your favorite jam (150–200 grams) • Sprinkles, candy-coated chocolates, or chocolate shavings (optional)

cauliflower • potatoes • red onion • yellow onion • tomato passata (about 700 ml) • tomato paste • hot water (about 240 ml) • olive oil (about 180 ml) • curry powder • turmeric • whole allspice berries • salt •

large eggplants • medium zucchini • red bell peppers • green bell peppers (you can also use orange if you like) • large onions • ripe tomatoes • potatoes, cut into medium or wedge-shaped pieces • olive oil (about 240 ml) • water (about 240 ml) • Salt • Pepper • Parsley or mint, optional

medium ripe tomatoes (or you can also use bell peppers, eggplants, zucchini, onions) • little sugar, for sprinkling • large onions, finely chopped • olive oil (about 355 ml) • Carolina rice, rinsed under running water • fresh mint, finely chopped • small bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped • Salt and pepper • water (about 240 ml) (if you also use bell peppers, eggplants, zucchini, or onions)

flour (about 375 grams) • sugar (about 8 grams) • salt (about 5 grams) • baking powder (about 12 grams) • plain yogurt (about 240 grams) • oil (about 120 ml) • water (about 60 ml) • butter (about 28 grams)

water (tap) (250 ml) • all-purpose flour (about 190 grams) • bell pepper, diced • Feta cheese, as much as you like • Salt, pepper, and oregano

whole chicken • cold water (about 3 liters) • onion • carrot • potato • thyme • whole black peppercorns • salt • medium-grain rice (about 200 grams) • eggs • lemon

warm water (about 480 ml) • all-purpose flour (about 625 grams) • salt, leveled • vinegar • cheese (about 500 grams, such as feta or a blend of Greek cheeses) • plain yogurt • egg for the filling • espresso cup olive oil (about 1.5 oz or 45 ml) • vegetable oil (about 240 ml) mixed with 2 tablespoons margarine or butter

pork shoulder chops • baby potatoes (about 1 kg) • mushrooms (optional; I had a few in the fridge and added them) • Zest of 1 lemon and juice of 2 lemons • mild mustard (30 ml) • honey (30 ml) • garlic cloves • soy sauce (15 ml) • Salt and pepper • dried thyme (3 g) • fresh rosemary (3 g) • water (100 ml)

coarse semolina (about 400 grams) • fine semolina (about 250 grams) • sugar (about 200 grams) • coconut milk (about 355 ml) • mastic drops or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • heaping teaspoons baking powder • water (about 415 ml) • sugar (about 350 grams) • brandy or cognac

noodles • breaded pork schnitzel (about 500 grams) • onion, finely chopped • carrot, grated • soy sauce • cornstarch • small cup water (about 1/3 cup or 80 ml) • Juice of 1 orange • salt • freshly ground black pepper • balsamic glaze • frozen mixed vegetables (about 150 grams) •

all-purpose flour (about 450 grams) • dry yeast (about 8 grams) • warm water (about 250 ml) • sugar (about 30 grams) • salt • butter, at room temperature (about 20 grams) • egg • egg yolk • whole milk • White sesame seeds • Black sesame seeds • ground beef (about 500 grams) •

strong bread flour or '00' flour (about 800 grams) • fine semolina (about 200 grams) • dry yeast • salt • sugar • olive oil • warm water (about 650 ml)

lukewarm water (about 180 ml) • olive oil (about 60 ml) • salt • baking soda • all-purpose flour (as much as needed) • black pepper

eggs • oranges, peeled, with all white pith and seeds removed • all-purpose flour (about 200 grams) • olive oil (about 50 grams) • baking powder • Zest from 1 orange • little cinnamon • Fruits of your choice (I used blueberries and raspberries) • date (soaked in hot water)

almond milk (250 ml) • large egg, at room temperature • gluten-free flour for bread & pastries (about 575 grams) • granulated sugar (50 grams) • stevia (50 grams) • salt • ground cardamom (14 grams) • fresh yeast (35 grams) • almond paste (100 grams) • almond flour (40 grams) • water (100 grams) • plant-based whipped cream, well whipped •

instant coffee • cocoa powder • sugar (I skip this since I drink it unsweetened) • water • milk (about 100 ml) • ice cubes

plain yogurt (about 600 grams) • sugar • level teaspoons baking soda • water • level teaspoon ground mastiha (mastic gum) • coarse semolina (about 500 grams) • Zest of 1 lemon • butter for greasing the pan • Blanched almonds for decoration (optional) • sugar • water • Lemon peel •

instant coffee • sugar, to taste • hot water • milk (240 ml)

instant coffee (Nescafé or similar) • sugar (or adjust to taste) • hot water • Ice • milk (about 240 ml)

chocolate or cocoa powder (about 18 grams) • sugar (brown sugar used here) (about 38 grams) • water (about 45 ml) • heavy cream (about 45 ml) • Ice • Almond milk

instant coffee • sugar (brown or white, or omit if preferred) • water • small glass cold milk • Ice cubes (optional)

full-fat yogurt, at room temperature (about 750 grams) • coarse semolina (about 500 grams) • sugar • baking soda • water • Butter, for greasing • water • sugar (about 1 kilogram) • lemon juice • Lemon zest

phyllo dough • butter • sweetened condensed milk (about 1 1/4 cups or 300 ml) • water (600 ml) • vanilla extract or 3 1/2 oz (100 grams) cocoa powder or 2 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread, or • You can also leave it plain if you prefer

lamb (preferably from the front section) • –3.3 lbs potatoes • –5 garlic cloves • green bell peppers • Juice of 3 lemons • olive oil (about 240 ml) • Salt, pepper • Oregano • little water

pears • sugar (about 300 grams) • water (about 480 ml) • cinnamon stick • nutmeg (optional) • all-purpose flour (about 125 grams) • powdered sugar (about 125 grams) • cocoa powder (about 25 grams) • melted butter (about 150 grams) • baking powder • baking soda • vanilla extract •

unsalted butter • sugar • boiling water • unsweetened cocoa powder • brandy • vanilla extract • self-rising flour • eggs

milk (1 liter) • short-grain rice (about 250 grams) • sugar • cornstarch • vanilla (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract) • salt • water • Ground cinnamon for sprinkling

plain yogurt (about 500 grams) • sugar (about 500 grams) • coarse semolina (about 500 grams) • baking soda • brandy or, even better, amaretto • blanched almonds, coarsely ground (about 250 grams) • sugar (about 600 grams) • water • cinnamon stick • whole cloves