Greek Twirls Salad Recipe
Greek Twirls Salad
1 (12 ounce) package rainbow twirls macaroni, uncooked
1 cup crumbled feta, Roquefort or blue cheese
1/2 cup chopped black olives
3/4 cup sliced radishes
1/4 cup sliced scallion
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain
In a large bowl, toss hot cooked twirls with cheese, olives, radishes, scallion and artichoke hearts until well blended
In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; toss with twirl mixture until evenly coated
Salt and pepper to taste
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Strava Recipe
Strava
This is the ultimate in Kastellorizian sweets and is only made for weddings and name days
Strava derives its name from the oblique angle on which it is cut
Syrup
3 pounds honey
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
Bring the ingredients to a boil
Set aside to cool
Pastry
1 cup olive oil
2 pounds plain flour
Water
Rub oil into flour and add sufficient water to make a soft dough
Knead for at least 10 minutes until dough is smooth in texture and whitish in color
Divide into 3 sections
Roll out fairly thin
Brush with olive oil
Combine filling ingredients
Sprinkle pastry all over with Nut-Coconut Filling and roll up firmly
Cut on oblique lines at approximately 3-inch intervals
Heat oil and cook pastry for about 12 minutes
Place in colander to drain off surplus oil
Place Strava in honey mixture and leave for 10 minutes
Makes 60 Strava
Nut-Coconut Filling
1 pound walnut pieces
1 cup shredded coconut
1 level teaspoon ground cloves
1 level teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 level teaspoon cinnamon
1 pound almond pieces
1 cup granulated sugar
Peanut oil (for frying)
Green Olive Mojo
Green Olive Mojo
Posted by Cookin’Mom at recipegoldmine.com
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Cubans use a mojo (MO-ho) to kick up the flavors of everything, especially roasted pork and grilled meats. Similar to salsas, mojos usually feature citrus juice, olive oil, garlic and an herb, and the variations are endless. I’ve created this mojo especially to complement the Cuban Coin-Toss Casserole, but try it on vegetables, crusty bread, or roasted chicken. To speed things up, use the chopping attachment of a hand blender or a mini food processor. Fresh squeezed lime juice is critical, so depending on the juiciness of the limes, you’ll need from 4 to 6 good-size limes.
1 cup green olives stuffed with pimientos, chopped
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup minced Italian (or regular) parsley, packed
Combine all ingredients. Mixture can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, but tastes best made that day.