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Maria Koutsogiannis 🇬🇷 Greek Food Blogger
Maria Koutsogiannis 🇬🇷 Greek Food Blogger
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Welcome Back to Episode 67 of All Things Greek! Today is a big day, I am sharing with you all 4 of my Viral Stuffed Pita Recipes.  These recipes alone have amassed over 42 million views and over 2.3 million likes.  If you are a maximalist like me then follow @foodbymaria for more delicious, Greek recipes! 

🇬🇷 🫓 🇬🇷 Comment “recipe” below if you want the recipes for the Stuffed Pitas — they will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 🇬🇷 🫓 🇬🇷 Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥 

All you need is seven ingredients – ones that you probably already have in your pantry and 10 minutes of active prep time + proofing and 30 minutes of cook time! Here’s all you need — you got this bestie!

- 3 cups bread flour (or all purpose flour) - we used @bobsredmill
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 6 tbsp warm whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast - @fleischmannsyeast
- 3 tbsp olive oil - I use @kosterina 
- 1 1/2 tsp salt - @diamondcrystalsalt 

Instructions:

Continued in the comments…

#GreekRecipes #Greece #GreekFood #GreekPita

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Welcome to episode 1 of All Things Greek, a series where I’ll be going back to my Greek roots and sharing all of the recipes I grew up with. These are the recipes that shaped who I am as a cook today, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love Greek food?! 🇬🇷🔥

I’m kicking things off with an easy recipe I make all of the time – Hot Pepper Feta Dip! It’s creamy, salty, a little spicy and SO GOOD. You can enjoy it as a dip with pita, olives and herbs, or use it as a spread for sandwiches, a condiment for your favorite protein and so much more. You only need 8 ingredients and it comes together in just a few minutes.

Bookmark the RECIPE and tag us if you make it! 

🌶🧀HOT PEPPER FETA DIP 

250-300g feta cheese plus more for garnish
1x red chili pepper or jalapeno (keep seeds in the pepper for a spicier dip)
10-12 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained
1x garlic clove
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1-2 tbsp fresh parsley
½ cup Kalamata olives
Pita bread for serving

Add the feta to a food processor and pulse to break down into quite fine / small pieces. 

Add the chili pepper, drained roasted red peppers, garlic clove, olive oil and red wine vinegar and run the food processor on high until the dip is fully combined until smooth.

Transfer to a low plate or bowl and garnish with parsley, olives, leftover crumbled feta cheese and drizzle with olive oil and serve with fresh or toasted pita bread.

Store in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days.

What’s your favorite Greek recipe? Let me know in the comments below and follow along for more authentic Greek recipes to try all summer!

https://www.foodbymaria.com/spicy-feta-dip/
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🫓 👩🏻‍🍳🔪Comment ‘recipe’ below if you want the recipes for these Middle Eastern Arayes (Meet Stuffed Pita) — they will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 

Welcome Back to Episode 4 of Getting to know your Greek Bestie. Today we are making Arayes —  otherwise known as Middle Eastern Meat Stuffed Pita! Be sure to follow @foodbymaria so you never miss a delicious recipe! 

I saw Ahmad from the @thegoldenbalance post this recipe and I knew I needed to try it.  He talked about the importance of grating or processing your onions in the recipe and it immediately made me think of my family’s Ketfedes (Greek Meatballs), so that’s how we landed on stuffing pita with Greek flavors.  I used ingredients like onion — duh, garlic, chilli flakes and mint.  Finishing it off with lemon and Tzatziki was a big flex move; honestly, these came out perfectly. I can’t wait to try Ahmad’s recipe next! 

🔪👩🏻‍🍳🫓Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥

#Greece #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #MiddleEasternRecipes #Arayes 

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I MADE EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL FROM SCRATCH AND IT’S FOR SALE! 

From grove to bottle 🍃✨ 100% single origin, small batch 🧿 Ever wondered how extra virgin olive oil is made? 

It all starts with the early harvest—handpicking green, unripe olives at their peak for bold flavor and powerful antioxidants. Then comes the magic: cleaning, crushing, cold pressing, and bottling liquid gold - AKA JUICE! Join me on the journey from tree to table and see what makes this oil so special! 

You can buy JUICE NOW just click the link in my bio! 

#OliveOilJourney #FromTreeToTable #ExtraVirginLife #greece #greekfood
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🚨 PSA: It’s time to ditch the cheap, bland, store-bought olive oil 👋

Say hello to JUICE – my brand-new, single-origin, extra virgin, cold-pressed olive oil baby. She’s bold, she’s buttery, she’s Greek – and she’s gonna level up everything you cook.

✅ Comment ‘oil’ below in the comments and I will send you everything you need to know about JUICE (MY OLIVE OIL) and this recipe!

Welcome back to Episode 28 of MORE THINGS GREEK! 🇬🇷

Today, we’re making a Greek Chicken Gyro Salad with crispy lettuce, juicy chicken, and a crunchy feta topping (yes, dreams do come true) — all brought to life with a generous drizzle of JUICE (MY OLIVE OIL!!!!)

Because listen… Greeks know food, but what we know best? OLIVE OIL.

And the kind of oil you use every day? It matters. Quality olive oil doesn’t just taste better — it makes your food better.

🔥 Pro tip: Look for dark glass bottles, cold-pressed process, and single-origin sourcing.
(That’s JUICE, baby.)

✨ Now available at foodbymaria.shop – and trust me, your kitchen will thank you.

#Greece #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #Gyro #oliveoil 

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If your mom didn’t teach you how to make Pastitsio… don’t worry, I’ve got you 🇬🇷🍝🍋 

#ad This version has an Italian twist with @raoshomemade Lemon Parmesan Sauce and bronze die-cut Bucatini Pasta. Real ingredients, real flavor, zero stress.

Comment ‘recipe’ and I will send you the full recipe directly to your DMs.

#Greece #GreekFoods #GreekRecipes #PastaRecipes #ItalianFusion #Pastichio #RaosHomemade
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Welcome Back to Episode 82 of All Things Greek! A series where I share recipes from my childhood! Today we are making Stuffed Onions, also known as Salantourmasi in Greece. Be sure to follow 👩🏻‍🍳🔪 @foodbymaria 🔪👩🏻‍🍳 so you never miss a Greek recipe!

🧅 🍚👩🏻‍🍳 Comment “recipe” below if you want the recipe for these Stuffed Onions — it will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 🧅 🍚👩🏻‍🍳

Something magical happens when you stuffed onions with beef, rice and fresh herbs. They become so juicy, and sweet and the rice soaks up every bit of flavour making this dish an absolute flavor explosion. It’s the perfect Sunday dinner idea and is a genius use of peak-season onions! Make this for your next gathering, I guarantee they will be raving about this dish all summer long.

Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥

#Greece #GreekRecipes #GreekFood #StuffedOnions
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Still using your oven to make pot roast? Try it on the BBQ instead. 🔥🥩

It’s juicy, buttery, and practically cooks itself while you chill outside. It’s simple Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner - @beefitswhastfordinner, we love you! #ad So get your grills ready - let’s cook some Beef! 

Comment ‘recipe’ and I will send you the full recipe directly to your DM’s. 

#BBQPotRoast #SummerCooking #BackyardVibes #BeefFarmersandRanchers #BeefGrillingSeason #BeefGrillingSeason
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Koupes - Cypriot Bulgur Wheat Shells Stuffed with Beef (AKA THE ULTIMATE STREET FOOD) today @foodbymaria

🍋👩🏻‍🍳🇬🇷Comment ‘recipe’ below if you want the recipe for my Koupes!! It will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 🇬🇷👩🏻‍🍳🍋

Cypriot Kibbeh, also known as Koupes, is a street food and snack popular in Cyprus. They are a variation of the broader Middle Eastern dish of “kibbeh,” which is ground meat mixed with bulgur wheat. Koupes are usually cylindrical or cigar-shaped and has a crispy, thin shell made from bulgur wheat. The shell is filled with a savory mixture of minced meat and seasonings, and is carefully shaped, sealed, and deep-fried until it is perfectly golden. They make a delicious snack or appetizer.

👩🏻‍🍳Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥

#Greece #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #Koupes #GreekStreetFood
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HARD TRUTH 📣

🍋👩🏻‍🍳Comment ‘recipe’ below if you want the recipe for my Crispy Fish Taco Bowls!! It will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 👩🏻‍🍳🍋

I had bulimia for 7 years. My mindset used to be “eat healthy 100% of the time”… and it nearly destroyed me.
Now? I live balanced, not perfect — and I’ve never been healthier.

Take these Fish Taco Bowls: crispy fried cod (yes, fried!), crunchy slaw, fresh pico, cilantro lime rice, and the most dangerously good creamy dressing using @hellmannsmayonnaise on top.
Nutritious, satisfying, and most importantly — enjoyable.
Food is meant to nourish AND be fun. This recipe does both. 🌮💛

👩🏻‍🍳Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥

#tacobowl #bowlrecipes #balanceddiet
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Welcome Back to Episode 67 of All Things Greek! Today is a big day, I am sharing with you all 4 of my Viral Stuffed Pita Recipes. These recipes alone have amassed over 42 million views and over 2.3 million likes. If you are a maximalist like me then follow @foodbymaria for more delicious, Greek recipes!

🇬🇷 🫓 Comment “recipe” below if you want the recipes for the Stuffed Pitas — they will be sent directly to your DM’s or tap the link in my bio to access our website. 🫓 🇬🇷 Don’t forget to save this post for later! 📱 💥 You can also access all these recipes on the FoodByMaria App which is available for both Apple and Android. 📱 💥

All you need is seven ingredients – ones that you probably already have in your pantry and 10 minutes of active prep time + proofing and 30 minutes of cook time! Here’s all you need — you got this bestie!

- 3 cups bread flour (or all purpose flour) - we used @bobsredmill
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 6 tbsp warm whole milk
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast - @fleischmannsyeast
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt - @diamondcrystalsalt 

Instructions:

Linked in my bio! 

#GreekRecipes #Greece #GreekFood #GreekPita

Greek Food, Homemade Food, Greece, Homemade Pita, Delicious Food, Homemade Bread, Homemade Life
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Oven-Baked Psaraki with Rice + Zucchini 🐟🍅🇬🇷 @foodbymaria

👩🏻‍🍳💛 Comment ‘recipe’ below to get this Bright + Simple Greek Baked Fish Dish sent straight to your DMs! Or tap the link in bio to grab it from our website. 💛👩🏻‍🍳

This is hands down the easiest family dinner I’ve ever made and wow, is it comforting. Fluffy rice, in-season zucchini + tomatoes, BAP-certified Swai fillets (AKA Pangasius) from Vinh Hoan massaged with mustard (!!), and finished with a ladolemono drizzle that pulls it all together like mama used to make. 😍

@bapcertification makes it easy to cook responsibly sourced, high-quality fish—and this dish is proof you don’t need to overcomplicate dinner to make it special. 🐟✨

Save this one, you’ll feel like a 5-star Greek chef (without the midnight shift). 👩🏻‍🍳💫

📱💥 And don’t forget, every recipe is also on the FoodByMaria App for Apple + Android! 💥📱

#GreekRecipes #BakedFish  #Ladolemono #GreekInspired #BAPCertified #BAPPartner
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