Day: February 20, 2023

Taramosalata with Blanched Almonds, Tortilla Wraps and Pink Peppercorns

Taramosalata with Blanched Almonds, Tortilla Wraps and Pink Peppercorns

Many recipe roads lead to a great taramosalata, arguably the best-known Greek dip and one of the great Greek meze recipes! I have a few different recipes for taramosalata, the fish roe spread that is a Lenten classic but also eaten throughout the year as a meze, on this very site. The secret to all […]

7 Greek Seafood Recipes to Cook During Lent

Seafood recipe, octopus.

Here in Greece, we’re just about to enter into the Lenten season. Greek Orthodox Lent starts with Clean Monday, on February 27th this year, and will last right up until Easter, on Sunday, April 16. For the entire 40 days, those who follow the fast abstain from all animal products and fish but not seafood, which is what I am focusing on today! The strictest practitioners abstain even from olive oil on specific days each week and from alcohol. 

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