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Taramosalata (Fish roe salad - meze)

  Photo taken from Athinorama Umami Taramosalata There are also the Greek classics, think something like a dip but instead of using nachos or vegetables to eat them we use bread. Taramosalata is one of those dishes.   It is roe fish blended into a creamy pink dip of pureed potatoes with parsley, lemon juice, and finely chopped onion (optional).   In meze, this is one of the first dishes that it is served.   In taverns, they always bring it along with salad, tzatziki, and tahini.   We will talk about the last two later.   Well, let’s see our recipe…   Ingredients 2 kg tarama (fish roe). 1 large potato or two small ones 450gr of Greek bread 1 tsp of shredded and dried onion 1 cup olive oil The juice of one lemon (medium size) Tarama is the hardest ingredient to find, so it is a good idea to look at groceries that import Mediterranean food. It is usually sold in larger jars, but you can store the remainder in the freezer for months. Peel the potatoes and cut t

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year 2012!!!
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For those who are wondering where is the recipe, this was a common orange cake with a coin in it. The person who finds the coin is considered to be the lucky person of the year!!!

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  1. Hi Efty, Happy new year to you and family. Wish you all the best in year 2012. Have a nice day.

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  2. Happy New Year to you as well! :)

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  6. Happy New Year to you as well!

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    Almond perfection :)

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  8. Wishing you a happy and delicious 2012!!! I know you'll have plenty more fabulous cakes to share with us all!

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    I wish you and your family a wonderful and happy year

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  13. Happy New Year! What a fun cake! HUGS!!! And I hope 2012 brings you happiness and joy! :D

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  18. Cute Cake! Happy New Year and congrats on Top 9. :)

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