Ladokouloura

GREEK OLIVE OIL SESAME COOKIES Traditional Greek Olive Oil Cookies that are mildly spiced and coated with crunchy sesame seeds. Ladokouloura are traditionally made in Greece during the fasting period. Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil1/2 cup orange juicezest from 1 orange1 cup sugar1/2 cup brandy4 cup all purpose flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1 cup sesame ...

Patatosalata / Greek Potato Salad

Ingredients : 2 pounds potatoes 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 1/2 cup Greek olive oil 1 tsp oregano 2 fresh green onions, chopped Vinegar or lemon juice Directions : Wash potatoes and boil for about 45 minutes, until pierced easily with a fork. Once potatoes are boiled run through cold water and peel. Cut potatoes in your preferred shape and place in a bowl. Add dill, ...

Washing and preservation of fruits and vegetables

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We wash fruits and vegetables with water, vinegar and lemon but NEVER with soap.  A very good washing of fruits and vegetables with plenty of running (drinking) water removes the "mechanical" contamination, thus neutralizing a large number of germs and bacteria. Never peel fruits and vegetables before washing them  While you may want to enjoy fruits and vegetables ...