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"Traditionally Greek. Always good. Once baked, the baklava has to stand for 3 hours to overnight to absorb the syrup into its layers. Whereas it is most common to find baklava made entirely with walnuts here in Greece, I prefer a combination with almonds. Sometimes I'll make the baklava using pistachios, or sometimes a 1/2-1/2 mixture of pistachios..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cinnamon sticks...

"Stunning visually. Delightful to eat. Good for you, too."

Ingredients: cinnamon, fruit salad...

"Picatta has never been simpler to make. Using cubed chicken makes it easy, economical, and diner friendly. This recipe is great served over pasta along with some garlic bread for a wonderfully elegant dinner. You can use veal or shrimp in place of the chicken if you like."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fat-free chicken broth...

"Sweet and Nutty!"

Ingredients: honey, lemon juice...

"A little twist on the hummus recipe. The green chilies gives this dip a nice slight kick. This also makes a great sandwich spread."

Ingredients: green chilies, olive oil...

"For the very best results us a good-quality chicken broth for this, you can sub the same amount of uncooked rice for the orzo. I have even added some cooked cubed chicken to this soup, this is one of my family's favorite soups, you will love this!---- see my Kittencal's Best Chicken Stock/Broth (Crock Pot Option)"

Ingredients: eggs, parmesan cheese, salt...

"Healthy and low fat."

Ingredients: Greek yogurt, honey, nuts...

"A frequent snack for me includes a healthy dip and some raw veggies. Since I also enjoy the combination of orange with savory spices or peppers, this dish from Cooking Light really appealed to me. Another untried recipe posted for the Zaar World Tour."

Ingredients: ground cumin, ground turmeric...

"I love the combination of lemon, garlic and oregano common in so many Greek recipes. Naturally, I had to save this one found on the Cooking Light website. Have not tried it yet but will do so soon."

Ingredients: cooking spray, Greek oregano...

"Not your ordinary green beans!"

Ingredients: garlic, olive oil, onions...

"This is an excellent light curry dish to be served over cooked rice. I developed this recipe in Palm Springs, CA and it has been a big success with everyone who has tried it. The recipe name is very original as I named it after some friends of mine. Her name was "Doris" and I called her husband "Papa". Therefore, "CHICKEN PAPADORIS"...."

Ingredients: coconut milk, ground cumin...

"A delicious low fat potato dish which I found in the November 2005 issue of the 'Australian Good Taste' magazine, as an accompaniment to Italian Beef Rissoles With Fresh Tomato Salsa. I have posted both recipes for the post-ZWT Healthy for the Holidays Challenge."

Ingredients: light olive oil, fresh ground black pepper...

"This is my favorite soup ever. I've loved it since I was a little girl. I think this is the closest recipe to the authentic greek restaurants."

Ingredients: cornstarch, egg yolks...

"A drink from the bar Cosmos, Athen, Greece. Taken in a book."

Ingredients: cranberry juice, Chambord raspberry liquor...