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Greek Inspired Salsa & Guacamole
We had some pepperoncini, cucumber and feta in the fridge that we wanted to use up and with Cinco de Mayo around the corner, we decided instead of making a salad, let’s make some Greek inspired salsa and guacamole. We were very happy with the outcome so we thought we’d share these recipes with you! We hope you enjoy our Greek salsa and “Oli” (means “everyone” in Greek) guacamole!

We had some pepperoncini, cucumber and feta in the fridge that we wanted to use up and with Cinco de Mayo around the corner, we decided instead of making a salad, let’s make some Greek inspired salsa and guacamole. We were very happy with the outcome so we thought we’d share these recipes with you! We hope you enjoy our Greek salsa and “Oli” (means “everyone” in Greek) guacamole!

Htipiti
Htipiti is generally a spread made with feta, crushed red pepper or sun dried tomatoes, olive oil and lemon juice. Some even use chili peppers. But Joanna makes it as a dip, uses roasted red peppers and adds some creaminess for taste and volume, so the dip can be enjoyed by more! This dip is absolutely delicious! As our non Greek friends like to call it, “the tippy teepee dip”. Try it out, you’ll love it!

Htipiti is generally a spread made with feta, crushed red pepper or sun dried tomatoes, olive oil and lemon juice. Some even use chili peppers. But Joanna makes it as a dip, uses roasted red peppers and adds some creaminess for taste and volume, so the dip can be enjoyed by more! This dip is absolutely delicious! As our non Greek friends like to call it, “the tippy teepee dip”. Try it out, you’ll love it!

Orzo Spinach and White Bean Soup
We decided to make a healthy soup recipe before the weather really starts to warm up. We figured a nice soup to warm the soul is fitting right about now. We mentioned healthy but did we mention how delicious this recipe is? Well, now you know! Kali orexi!

We decided to make a healthy soup recipe before the weather really starts to warm up. We figured a nice soup to warm the soul is fitting right about now. We mentioned healthy but did we mention how delicious this recipe is? Well, now you know! Kali orexi!

Greek Easter Tsoureki
We played around a lot over the years with tsoureki recipes. There are different variations depending on what part of Greece the recipe hails from. I think we found our favorite! Not only is it delicious but it will make the house smell amazing! Here we left out the traditional red dyed Easter egg in the center because we never eat it but feel free to add it). The recipe will make 7 6-inch braids or 3-4 large braids. You can also use leftover tsoureki (if you have any!) as your bread for french toast or a croque monsieur sandwich. Sooo good!

We played around a lot over the years with tsoureki recipes. There are different variations depending on what part of Greece the recipe hails from. I think we found our favorite! Not only is it delicious but it will make the house smell amazing! Here we left out the traditional red dyed Easter egg in the center because we never eat it but feel free to add it). The recipe will make 7 6-inch braids or 3-4 large braids. You can also use leftover tsoureki (if you have any!) as your bread for french toast or a croque monsieur sandwich. Sooo good!

Melitzanosalata
The translation of melitzanosalata literally means “eggplant salad” but this dish is more of a dip or spread than it is a salad. There are two variations of this delicious “salad”. There is “country style” and there is “city style”. The one we made here is a little bit of both. With “country style”, you generally add chopped tomatoes, but my sister Joanna doesn’t like it with tomatoes. She thinks of it as a filler and when it comes to this dip, she’s a purist. And I agree.

The translation of melitzanosalata literally means “eggplant salad” but this dish is more of a dip or spread than it is a salad. There are two variations of this delicious “salad”. There is “country style” and there is “city style”. The one we made here is a little bit of both. With “country style”, you generally add chopped tomatoes, but my sister Joanna doesn’t like it with tomatoes. She thinks of it as a filler and when it comes to this dip, she’s a purist. And I agree.

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