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Taking An Ethnic Restaurant Mainstream

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Ethnic eats have always been popular in the U.S. As a country of immigrants, we’ve brought our foods with us, offering comfort and a way to stay connected to our pasts. Small, ethnic restaurants span much of the country, often located in neighborhoods that have drawn immigrants from a common country. But while it’s relatively […]

Exploring Greek Food Basics

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Who doesn’t love Greek food? It’s delicious, healthy, and widely available in the United States. Nonetheless, many Americans would be hard-pressed to name more than a couple of Greek dishes or describe the Greek flavor profile. There are a couple of reasons for this. One could be that we’re consuming “Greek food” without thinking about […]

4 Creative Falafel Burger Recipes

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The traditional Falafel involves soaking chickpeas, drying them, and then mixing them with coriander, cumin, garlic, and more. But what do you think about changing up your traditional falafel recipe? Try mixing up the ingredients you traditionally use with these unique recipes! Unique Falafel Burger Recipes You Can Try at Home Falafel burger—with avocado!   […]

4 Ways to Live the Mediterranean Lifestyle

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The Mediterranean diet has been a popular way to help people lose weight. You’ll often hear health professionals say that if you want to stay healthy, it’s not just a diet—it’s a lifestyle. We’re offering four foundational tips on how to live the Mediterranean lifestyle. 4 Ways You Can Live the Mediterranean Lifestyle You are […]

Tips for Working with Phyllo Dough

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Phyllo is a favorite pastry for making any number of Mediterranean dishes, from spanakopita, aka spinach pie and delicious baklava we serve at Paymon’s to meat pies and Greek custard-filled pastries. These pre-made, paper-thin sheets of phyllo dough elevate dishes to new textural levels, however, working with the tissue-like dough can sometimes get tricky. Here […]