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I started this blog in January 2015 as a way to record my culinary adventures for my friends and students at the cooking school. My goal was to create a space where everyone could access the simple and foolproof recipes I cook for my family. As Marilena's Kitchen has grown to a small online community, I have been able to share my food and photographs with people from all over the world and..
Marilena's Kitchen
2w ago
Frittata is one of those dishes that you can whip up in minutes using a few basic ingredients, and without much planning. This easy vegetable frittata with Fontina cheese is a delicious dish, not only for a breakfast or weekend brunch, but also for one of those busy weeknight evenings when you did not have...
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Marilena's Kitchen
3w ago
For the first recipe of the year I want to share with you a delicious warm barley and roasted squash winter salad. This dish combines a hearty grain–pearl barley–with oven-roasted squash, caramelized onion wedges, tangy Greek Feta cheese, and a simple pomegranate dressing. This colorful and healthy salad is a great combination of textures and flavors!...
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Marilena's Kitchen
1M ago
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Mediterranean Appetizers and a Lucky New Year’s Cake Whether you are planning a quiet evening with your family this year or hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration, you most probably have started thinking about what to make for this special occasion. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a variety...
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Marilena's Kitchen
1M ago
One of the most versatile dishes one can make for a holiday buffet or leisurely Sunday brunch is a quiche or a savory tart. When made in individual portions, it is even better because people can help themselves to as many they want without the need of slicing or portioning. These mini filo quiches...
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Marilena's Kitchen
2M ago
December is the month that the cold temperatures make us focus on comfort food, dream of steaming bowls of soups and stews, and crave the aromas of warm baked treats more than ever. With that in mind, today I am sharing with you Ten Comforting Cold Weather Recipes to Make This Winter! As I was...
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Marilena's Kitchen
2M ago
Sometimes the easiest appetizers are the ones that end up being the biggest hit at a holiday gathering. These four-ingredient Puff Pastry Parmesan Cheese Straws are no exception: crispy and flaky, savory and delicious, they are the perfect addition to any holiday buffet! Puff pastry consists of many thin layers of dough and butter. Once...
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Marilena's Kitchen
3M ago
This hearty, Greek Island Longevity Stew is a traditional vegetable and bean dish from the tiny island of Ikaria. Ikaria is an island renowned for its culinary tradition of healthy, nourishing dishes, and its focus on wholesome foods, mostly plant-based meals, and sustainability. This delicious one-pot stew combines some favorite seasonal green vegetables, high-protein beans,...
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Marilena's Kitchen
3M ago
Apple season is here and this recipe for Spiced Apple and Cheddar Cheese Filo Treats is a great way to celebrate the beginning of fall baking. Crispy, buttery, flaky filo cups make the base for a delicious apple and spice filling. The addition of cheddar cheese adds an unexpected layer of flavor to this easy...
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Marilena's Kitchen
4M ago
This recipe for Easy Skillet Lemon Chicken is a delicious weeknight dish which can be ready in just thirty minutes! It is a quick and healthy, one-skillet recipe that features a lean protein and a bright lemon and shallot pan sauce. This recipe starts with a great marinade bursting with bold and assertive Mediterranean flavors:...
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Marilena's Kitchen
4M ago
If you have been following my blog for some time, you might recall that every year around this time, I share one post that is not about a recipe. Many of my readers know that I spend time in Greece every summer and, upon my return, I put together a travel post to highlight a...
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