Aglaia & Costas' Aegean Island Kitchen

Aglaia & Costas' Aegean Island Kitchen

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Irresistible Tahini Cookies and Cake
Traditional, not contrived, these enticing vegan treats mark Greek spring and the days preceding Easter.
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Spanakopita (Spinach Pie): Searching for the Best Crust
If you cannot roll the traditional homemade crust, try some other options besides the frozen phyllo that is far from what this iconic pie needs.
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Kumquat and a Comforting Corn Gratin
Just as the days are getting sunny, we harvested quite a few fruit and made marmalade. We also created a warming casserole loosely inspired by a Chilean…
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February 2025

Ode to taramosalata
The popular spread is always part of the festive lunch that marks the beginning of Lent next Monday, a public holiday in Greece.
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Childhood Treats
With an olive oil dough, the equivalent to shortbread, these little pies are a truly irresistible snack!
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"Eat olive oil and come tonight..."
An old Greek saying, this bold invitation to consume our traditional fat implies that besides being healthy, olive oil is also supposed to have…
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Lemons, again...
Or lemon trees and chainsaws, plus our tweaked lemon curd and more delicious, savory and sweet recipes!
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January 2025

Quick Bread with Deep Flavor
With whole wheat flour and barley this is far from the usual soda breads although it can be whipped up in minutes...
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Wintry Athens: Culture, Food, and Drinks
It was raining for 2 days, which was unfortunate, but quite necessary for the city. It also rained on Kea, but unfortunately we were not there to enjoy…
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Fruity, Fermented Cabbage and Beans
Fruity pickled cabbage adds new dimention to a simple bean soup. The idea is neither new nor mine, but the basic elements I used were leftovers from my…
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Barcelona: a Favorite!
Aglaia loves to travel West. Costas prefers East. But they can both meet in Barcelona. Read our wanderings and the incredible food we ate!
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Hens, Eggs, and a Ram
As most islanders left for Athens and the festive city, we spent the holidays taking care of our neighbors' hens, collecting lots of eggs and…
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