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[Terry]

Greek cuisine (Greek: Ελληνική Κουζίνα) is the traditional cuisine of Greece, a typical Mediterranean cuisine, sharing characteristics with the cuisines of Italy, the Balkans, Anatolia, and the Middle East. Contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of olive oil, vegetables and herbs, grains and bread, wine, fish, and various meats, including poultry and rabbit. Typical ingredients in Greek cuisine are lamb and pork, olives, cheese, eggplant, zucchini, and yogurt. The desserts are dominated by nuts and honey. Some dishes use phyllo pastry.

[hellodear]

Baked Spinach with Three Cheeses

1 finely chopped Onion
1/2 cup crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 cup Grated Edam
1/4 cup Crumbled Roquefort Cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Dill
2 tablespoons fresh Breadcrumbs
1 large Egg Yolks
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 10-ounce packages ready to use, coarsely chopped Spinach

Preheat oven to 325" F. Lightly butter 11x7x2-inch baking dish. Mix first 7 ingredients in large bowl.
Heat oil in large pot over medium high heat. Add spinach; saute until wilted and juices evaporate, about 3 minutes. Transfer spinach to strainer over bottom of prepared dish. Sprinkle with cheese mixture. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Preheat broiler. Broil spinach add cheese until cheese is golden on top, watching closely, about 2 minutes.

[shane]

Wheat has been cultivated in Greece for thousands of years and it's a staple part of Greek cuisine. It's used to make a variety of breads including pita bread and crusty whole grain peasant bread. Bulgur, which is made from cracked whole wheat, is eaten as an accompaniment to hearty stews or added to soups and salads.