How can I prepare Souvlaki

Souvlaki the traditional street food in Greece.
Souvlaki is done with Lamb or Pork meat.
Both meats have to be marinated for best results.
The chunks of meat have to be medium in size,small pieces tend to dry out during cooking.
Marinate your meat in a little olive oil,salt & pepper,oregano,crushed garlic and lemon juice.
Mix and refrigerate overnite or for a few hours.
Place your wooden sticks in water for a little while and skewer your souvlaki.
Grill for 5-6 minutes each side or according to desired taste.
You can enjoy it like this with some fresh bread,or in a pita,with tomato slices,onion slices and tjatjiki sauce.

Raw verses cooked meat

Cooking is my passion, I love to work and experiment with different ingredients.

The results bring me great satisfaction and it is instant, the happy faces on the people that enjoy the labor of my hands and the sounds that an amazing flavor brings, is my reward!

Many times I am asked about raw meat like tartar and in general undercooked steak and hamburger.

I come from a country that does not prefer undercooked meat.

The site of blood in our meat is, actually something we don't appreciate, we like our meat well done and there is very good reason for that.

It has a name: Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease that spreads by eating undercooked meat

It is a parasite that spreads from animal to humans by eating improperly cooked meat or drinking unpasteurized milk contaminated with Toxoplasma gondii.

Estimates suggest that 1/3 of Canadians have been infected.

It is suggested that pregnant women avoid eating raw or undercooked meat and that includes Susie.

Toxoplasmosis is not a parasite you can wash away, it is in the very fiber of the meat and only heat can really eliminate it.

Eat meat that has been thoroughly cooked, smoked or cured.

Wash fruit and vegetables before eating.

Do not eat raw eggs.

Some people believe that all the herbs and spices used in making tartar, kills the parasites, but it is not true, only heat can do that.

For more information concerning Toxoplasmosis visit the official site of Canada's Occupational Health and safety. http://CCOHS.com

Is making jam a Greek thing to do?

Making jam is a very Greek think to do!
With all the fruit that is available in this country that is blessed with sun 300 days of the year,it is a wonderful tradition to make jam and many different preserves.
Every year I visit Iam so happy to discover something new,depending on the area I visit.
A couple years ago I visited the wonderful area of Pilio.
It was winter time and the snow was nice and fresh ,people were skiing and there was so much life,the coffee shops were bursting with people famous and not so famous.
It was at that time that i came across the most unusual preserved fruit,chestnut!
I was totally blown away,I had never seen that in my life,needles to say I got as much as I could and let me tell you it is delicious.
This past April on my visit i came across a little jem of a store,actually it is so cute, it's a boutique for specialty sweets ,what i found is heaven for the most unusual preserves,like fresh pistachio,
fresh walnut,fig,and so many more.
The company that creates this amazing tastes that take you back in wonderful times and warm memories is" Mylelia " and the site is http://www.mylelia.gr

Well we are in Canada and we have all kinds of fruit that grows well here,and now is the time of strawberries,i love the fact that I can go strawberry picking very close to my house.I make allot of jam with strawberries and peaches.The fruits have to be ripe for best results.

Here is my recipe for Strawberry jam

4 cups strawberries washed and cut in small pieces
31/2 cups sugar
Vanilla
3 lemon slices

Place your berries in a heavy pot,ad the sugar and start the cooking process in medium heat,stir very well with a wooden spoon to mix sugar and berries.

The berries will release their juices and when it stars to boil,froth will appear at the edges,remove froth with a spoon so you can have transparent jam.

At this point ad vanilla and lemon slices,continue cooking and don't leave unattended it has the tendency to overflow.To try if your jam is ready put a little in a cold plate,if it thickens fast it's ready.

Let cool completely and pour in glass containers.

Refrigerate your jam and enjoy!Now how dificult is that and think no preservatives.

I will appreciate your input.

Regards Litsa!

What do you think about this fish recipe?

What is a healthy way to cook fish?
I like cod and talapia. I don't want to use alot of oil. If I don't use oil the fish sticks to the pan and when I turn it the fish falls apart. I get a big mess. Can anyone help?

Best Answer

Fish is very delicate and if overcooked it comes apart.Here is what i like to do with fish,in your pan make a layer by slicing 2 large onions,season your fish and place it on top of onions drizzle a few drops of olive oil and some lemon juice ,you don't t need to turn fish over, Very delicious way of eating fish and don't be afraid to eat olive oil ,your heart and your body in general functions better with the right lubrication.
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