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How to Make Authentic Tzatziki Sauce

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  Have you ever made a dish that stopped people in their tracks, with eyes wide in amazement? That is the reaction I always get when I make my Tzatziki sauce for people! The word Tzatziki derives from the Persian word "zhazh", which means  herb mixture, and it is the best herb mixture ever! So,  this last weekend when I gave out jars of my Tzatziki sauce as Christmas gifts and the rave reviews kept coming in, I knew I had to make the recipe available to everyone so you can all have a taste of Agrinio.  I just posted the recipe in my Etsy shop for you Give my recipe a try this Holiday season, as it is the perfect dish to take to gatherings.  🌟 καλά Χριστούγεννα! 🌟 (Merry Christmas from Agrinio, Greece)

Phyllo Custard Pie - A Delicious Greek Tradition & Recipe

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  Greek Custard Pie (Bougatsa) is a traditional dessert made with the most creamy custard and wrapped in a golden brown, crispy phyllo. It is then baked to perfection, sprinkled with melted butter and garnished with icing sugar and cinnamon.  Simply amazing! You can make bougatsas too as shown below by Greece's own master chef, Akis Petretzikis: ~Enjoy the tastes and smells of Greece in your home~

Greek Master Chef Baklava In 6 Minutes - Greece Holiday Favorite

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The warm, spicy smells of Baklava baking in the family kitchen is like nothing else in the world! It's a part of Greek culture that I always look forward to and love to devour! Today I wanted to share 2 versions of this traditional Greek dessert with you that is shared by Chef Akis Petretzikis, Greece's Master Chef. Akis makes this dessert the authentic way and it's easy to follow for incredible results: Then there's the rolled Baklava version that is easy for guests to help themselves at parties: And this is my piece of Baklava from a cafe' here in Agrinio - and yes, it was delicious! Come try some for yourself ☺ I hope you get to make Baklava for yourself and if you do, let me know in the comments how it goes!  Yasso 👋