Ivy on November 29th, 2008

Τυροκαυτερή (Tyrokafteri), from the words tyros = cheese + kafteri = hot, in some places also called ktypiti or kopanisti is a dip or a spread with cheese and chili peppers. Kopanisti, takes its name from the cheese produced in the Cyclades and the Aegean, which is a [...]

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Ivy on November 3rd, 2008

Saganotyri
Saganaki is one of the best Greek mezedes. By now I am sure that you all, my friends, know what mezes (plural mezedes) is.
For other readers who are new to this blog, mezes is an appetizer served with wine, ouzo or tsikoudia. Saganaki is very easy to [...]

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Ivy on October 21st, 2008

Soft anthotyro is often called the Greek cream cheese because of its taste. However, It is more granular in texture. It is traditionally used as a table or dessert cheese and as an ingredient in stuffed pies (pitas). It goes well with fruits such as figs, pears, and apples. (By courtesy About.com).

Anthotyro or myzithra is [...]

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