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Athena's Easter Feast
First Course: Greek Salad Chopped Tomato, Cucumber, and Green Bell Pepper Kalamata Olives, Slivered Red Onion Sprinkle with Oregano and Sea Salt Drizzle with Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar Top with a Wedge of Feta Cheese Second Course: Greek Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Roasted Root Vegetables & Green Beans Tzatziki with Pita Bread CLICK HERE FOR RECIPES Third Course: Fresh Whole Strawberries, Tangerines, and Pistachios


Athena's Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb
Athena Peros shares her traditional Greek recipes for Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb, Roasted Root Vegetables with Green Beans, and Tzatziki (Yogurt Sauce). Athena's Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb Please note: This recipe may be prepared same day, but allowing two days to prepare is ideal. INGREDIENTS: One 5 pound boneless leg of lamb 4 thinly slivered garlic cloves 2 packages of fresh rosemary (for seasoning and garnish) Marinade 1 2 lemons 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoo


Grandma Val's New Year's Creole Gumbo: The Recipe
INGREDIENTS Meat & Poultry 1 pound hot Italian sausage OR andouille sausage ½ pound chopped ham OR bacon, turkey or chicken (I used...


Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing, Gravy and Orange Cranberry Sauce
The turkey is the signature dish of Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner. This was my very first time making a turkey. I approached it with patience, calm, and lots of advance preparation. The result is a flavorful, moist, and beautiful bird. ROASTED TURKEY INGREDIENTS whole turkey (estimate 1 pound per person) Trinity Mix ½ yellow bell pepper ½ orange bell pepper ½ red onion 4 celery stalks Herbed Butter 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of butter spices to taste: kosher salt, pepper,


Tammi's Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
There's nothing quite like a good macaroni & cheese. Kids and grownups love it. It's perfect for a holiday dinner with family, but it can...


Mom's Spinach Casserole
My mother's spinach casserole is one of my favorite recipes for the holidays. It's savory and simple to make. This recipe makes 3 or 4...


Purple and Orange Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Butter
One day as I was grocery shopping, I noticed some beautiful purple sweet potatoes. Combined with orange sweet potatoes, they make a...


Daddy Freddy's Catfish with Black Beans & Rice
DADDY FREDDY’S CATFISH with Black Beans & Rice INGREDIENTS Catfish · 4 large catfish fillets · 1 cup corn starch · 1 cup milk · 1 egg...


Daddy Freddy's Yeast Rolls with Cinnamon Honey Butter
DADDY FREDDY’S YEAST ROLLS with Cinnamon Honey Butter INGREDIENTS Yeast Rolls · 1 cup warm water · 2 cups warm milk OR half and half · ...
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