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Crispy, buttery Pistachio Filo “Bird Nests”: a del

Crispy, buttery Pistachio Filo “Bird Nests”: a delightful, two-bite treat that is fun to make and completely foolproof even for the beginner baker! Golden brown filo, pistachio nuts and a lemony, simple syrup, make a light and delicious Mediterranean dessert! 😋🧡
✨New recipe, in collaboration with my friends at @fillofactory - recipe linked in bio! ✨
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#springdessert #filodessert #smallbatchbaking #Mediterraneandessert #easydessert

A simple Greek Easter menu, highlighting some of m

Kleftiko-Style, oven roasted Greek lamb with potat

Mini filo bundles filled with minced corned beef,

Easy Cherry Strudel with filo pastry - a delicious

Braised Fennel and Sausage Filo Tart, a super flav

Classic Mediterranean, vegetarian meals: easy, ad

Classic Mediterranean, vegetarian meals: easy, adaptable recipes, using simple & nutrient dense ingredients! Perfect for weeknight meals, these recipes are tasty, super flavorful and very satisfying! 😋🌿🥣
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✨Recipes are linked in bio ✨New post on the blog: ➡️Marilenaskitchen.com 👩🏻‍🍳
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#mediterraneanrecipes #healthyrecipes #Greek #familymeals #vegetarianrecipes

Traditional Greek roasted potatoes! A classic Gree

Traditional Greek roasted potatoes! A classic Greek recipe for incredibly tasty potatoes with just a few ingredients! 🥔 🍋 🧄 🌿 The potatoes come out of the oven golden brown on the outside and soft, tender and creamy inside! So good! 😋
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✨Ingredients:✨
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* 2½ lbs. medium-sized potatoes
* ⅓ cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
* 3-4 medium garlic cloves, peeled
* 1½ lemons (zest and juice)
* 1 tsp. dried Greek oregano
* 1 tsp. sea salt
* ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
* 1 tsp. mustard
* ½ cup hot water
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✨Full recipe linked in bio and on the blog: Marilenaskitchen.com 👩🏻‍🍳✨
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#vegetarian #roastedpotatoes #greekpotatoes #greekrecipe mediterraneanrecipes #potatoes

Some of my favorite holiday baking recipes: Greek

Some of my favorite holiday baking recipes: Greek almond shortbread cookies (kourabiedes), chocolate peppermint bark, honey-drenched orange & warm spice cookies (melomakarona), soft almond macaroons (amygdalota) and many more treats! 🎄✨🎄✨
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✨New post linked in bio and in stories! ✨
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#christmascookies #holidaybaking #greekcookies #melomakarona #kourabiedes

Artichoke and Graviera Cheese Filo Puffs - the per

Easy Turkey Pot Pie with Crispy Filo Topping - a g

As the countdown to Thanksgiving begins, here are

As the countdown to Thanksgiving begins, here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes and last minute ideas: easy appetizers, buttermilk biscuits, sherry sweet potatoes, make-ahead gravy, a foolproof dry-brined turkey, cranberry & orange relish and a heavenly pumpkin pie! 🦃🥧
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🍂 New blog post with all recipes is linked in bio! 🍂
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#thanksgivingrecipes #favoriterecipes #turkeyrecipe #thanksgivingsides #thanksgivingdinner #familyrecipes

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Fennel, a

Some of my favorite squash recipes to make this fa

Crispy kataifi rolls with caramelized pears, walnu

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