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Greek Chic CusineThis Saturday, March 26th /1PM @ The BOOKWORM - Author Event and book signing- Countryside Village ~87th & Pacific

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Saturday, March 26 / 1 p.m. Stephanie Patsalis will sign Greek Chic Cuisine ($22.95). This cookbook has elements of the traditional and the contemporary. Although there is a creative element to some recipes, each dish is rooted in authentic flavor of the Mediterranean diet. These authentic flavors of Greece include dishes like Spanakopita, Tiropitas, Souvlakia, Pastichio, Baklava or contemporary dishes like Baklava Pancakes, Kalamata Bruschetta, Gyro Lettuce Wraps, Santorini Sunrise Omelets, and Ouzo Chocolate Cupcakes. The Mediterranean diet is known as the healthiest in the world. This food uses the freshest ingredients making it healthy, not heavy, highlighting the best of Greek culture. Make these recipes with your family without fear of making a mistake. Enjoy these simple-to-make dishes by gathering around the table to cook and eat together, and start making your own traditions.

Easter Baskets Ideas...along with menu planning

With Easter right around the corner on April 24th, we all need to get cooking our feast with family and friends gathered around the table. This is my favorite holiday to share after the long Lenten journey and to celebrate! As I am doing menu planning around the main entree..."the lamb", I like to get creative with my appetizers and side dishes along with Greek pastries galore. The "glyka" (Greek pastries) are my daughters favorite part of Easter. Picture of the Greek desserts -Diples. Delicate light dough rolled and drenched in honey.

Recently now available at GreekInternetMarket.com are gift baskets and the Greek Chic Cookbook. If friends and family are far away, send them an Easter Basket of food with a cookbook. http://www.greekinternetmarket.com/giftbaskets.php Shop their site and remember Greek Chic Cuisine cookbook for some great Easter recipe ideas. Kalo Pascha and Happy Easter!

Lenten Fish Recipe~ Greek Island Fish

Greek Islands Fish

This recipe is great for lent or anytime of the year. Greek Islands fish can be made in 20 minutes with a few ingredients. This light white fish is made with an encrusted Parmesan herb mixture and baked to perfection.

This meal is light and tasty just like the foods found in the Greek Islands. It’s so
easy and delicious that you will make it once a week with fish or chicken.

* Greek Chic TiP ~ Healthier version: Replace butter in the recipe with Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Serves: 4

Ingredients
4 pieces tilapia
1 cup bread crumbs, unseasoned
1 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons tarragon
1 teaspoon oregano
1 stick butter, melted, or ½ cup olive oil

Method

1. In a large bowl, add bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, tarragon, and oregano. Mix
well.
2. In another bowl, melt butter.
3. Take each piece of cleaned fish. Dip in melted butter and then coat well in the
Parmesan-herb mixture. Repeat with each piece and place on cooking sheet.
4. Bake at 360° Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes or until fully cooked. Serve with, Greek Potatoes and a salad.

Greek Chic It:

Herb-Crusted Parmesan Chicken
1. Replace fish with chicken and continue with recipe to encrust with Parmesan-herb
mixture. Follow above directions for cooking. The internal temperature for chicken
should be 160° F. This is great over a salad.

Mediterranean diet reduces risk of metabolic syndrome

http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/food/diet-nutrition/2011-03-13-med-diet_N.htm

Recipe - eCreamery Ice Cream and Recipe for Chocolate Ouzo Cupcakes

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Our latest creamy creation is a collaborative masterpiece between eCreamery and our friend, Stephanie Patsalis. Founder of Greek Chic Cuisine, a line of authentic Mediterranean spices, oils and newly introduced cookbook, Stephanie gives a fun and contemporary Greek twist to stylish entertaining.

Each bite of our rich and flavorful Baklava Ice Creams is infused with Stephanie’s delectable blend of chopped walnuts, cinnamon and spices. It is now available for purchase in our Pick Your Pints section or in our Omaha, Nebraska parlor.

As a special treat, Stephanie has shared a recipe from her cookbook for her Chocolate Ouzo Cupcakes which are even more fantastic when paired with Baklava Ice Cream, may we add.
From our kouzina to yours:
Enjoy!

Chocolate Ouzo CupcakesRecipe provided from the cookbook, Greek Chic Cuisine by Stephanie Patsalis

Greek Chic Chef, Stephanie Patsalis and her girls, Athena and Eleni, buttering phillo for tiropitas.
A moist, delicious, chocolate cake baked with a hint of anise-flavored Greek liqueur, called ouzo. This gives everyday cupcakes a definite Greek Chic twist. Your family will love them, especially the adults! You can use your favorite chocolate frosting recipe or the one offered here.
Serves: 24Batter Ingredients2 ½ cups all purpose flour1 2/3 cups sugar3/4 cup butter, softened2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa1 ¼ cups water1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla½ cup Greek Ouzo liqueur2 eggs1 cup almonds, slivered

Greek Chic Chocolate Cupcakes with Anise Flavored Ouzo
24 cupcake baking cupsFrosting Ingredients½ cup butter, softened½ cup unsweetened baking cocoa3 cups powdered sugar2 teaspoons vanilla3 tablespoons milk
Method1. Preheat oven to 350° F.2. In large bowl, beat sugar, eggs and butter with mixer on low speed. Add cocoa,water, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, flour, salt, and ouzo. Beat on high for3 minutes. Divide batter into baking cups.3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Coolfor 10 minutes in pan; remove from pan to cool for 30 minutes.4. Frosting: in a bowl, mix butter and chocolate, using an electric mixer on low. Beatin powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.5. Frost and sprinkle with slivered almonds.

Our latest creamy creation is a collaborative masterpiece between eCreamery and our friend, Stephanie Patsalis. Founder of Greek Chic Cuisine, a line of authentic Mediterranean spices, oils and newly introduced cookbook, Stephanie gives a fun and contemporary Greek twist to stylish entertaining.
Each bite of our rich and flavorful Baklava Ice Creams is infused with Stephanie’s delectable blend of chopped walnuts, cinnamon and spices. It is now available for purchase in our Pick Your Pints section or in our Omaha, Nebraska parlor.
As a special treat, Stephanie has shared a recipe from her cookbook for her Chocolate Ouzo Cupcakes which are even more fantastic when paired with Baklava Ice Cream, may we add.
From our kouzina to yours:
Enjoy!
Chocolate Ouzo CupcakesRecipe provided from the cookbook, Greek Chic Cuisine by Stephanie Patsalis

Greek Chic Chef, Stephanie Patsalis and her girls, Athena and Eleni, buttering phillo for tiropitas.
A moist, delicious, chocolate cake baked with a hint of anise-flavored Greek liqueur, called ouzo. This gives everyday cupcakes a definite Greek Chic twist. Your family will love them, especially the adults! You can use your favorite chocolate frosting recipe or the one offered here.
Serves: 24Batter Ingredients2 ½ cups all purpose flour1 2/3 cups sugar3/4 cup butter, softened2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa1 ¼ cups water1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla½ cup Greek Ouzo liqueur2 eggs1 cup almonds, slivered

Greek Chic Chocolate Cupcakes with Anise Flavored Ouzo
24 cupcake baking cupsFrosting Ingredients½ cup butter, softened½ cup unsweetened baking cocoa3 cups powdered sugar2 teaspoons vanilla3 tablespoons milk
Method1. Preheat oven to 350° F.2. In large bowl, beat sugar, eggs and butter with mixer on low speed. Add cocoa,water, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, flour, salt, and ouzo. Beat on high for3 minutes. Divide batter into baking cups.3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Coolfor 10 minutes in pan; remove from pan to cool for 30 minutes.4. Frosting: in a bowl, mix butter and chocolate, using an electric mixer on low. Beatin powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.5. Frost and sprinkle with slivered almonds.

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