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May 3rd Recipes Start Here
May 3rd Podcast
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A Mother’s Love on Every Plate – Part 2
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Mothers have a special way of teaching us that the best things in life are meant to be shared — especially around the table.
We see this beautifully at Akropolis, a small Greek restaurant where mother Nicki, her husband Angelo, and their son John Tsakonas work side by side. Together, they serve authentic Greek dishes made with love, tradition, and an open heart, creating a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back again and again
Akropolis Greek Restaurant
3311 South St. – Lafayette, Indiana
A quick delicious way to get Greek Fast-Food in Lafayette, In.
About the Restaurant: Their commitment to sharing not only authentic Greek cuisine but also their culture and values, creates a welcoming atmosphere that resonates with customers. By serving food from their kitchen and heart, they foster genuine connections with guests, making each meal a memorable experience and encouraging repeat visits.
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| Family Owned Akropolis Restaurant | Angelo, John and Nicki Tsakonas |
John shaving meat slices from rotisserie. |
Angelo assembling the Gyro sandwich. |
Akropolis Gyro comes home. |
Ready to eat with extra Tzatziki sauce. |
Baklava dessert to finish the perfect Greek meal. |
Misha Ramsey customer at the Akropolis restaurant. |
Customer Comment: I had the biggest gyro I’ve ever eaten. Wow!! The Athenian gyro was fabulous. We all had gyros. We also had lemon soup and hummus plate. Everything was delicious. We were well pleased for our first visit.
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GG Recipes for your Home Kitchen
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Greek Potato Salad with Crisp Potato Peel Crumbles
It’s simple to prepare, packed with flavor and texture & great for special gatherings.
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About the Recipe: This vibrant Greek Potato Salad is a delicious twist on the classic, combining tender chunks of potato with zesty Dijon mustard, crisp onions, sweet red peppers, and savory Kalamata olives. The standout feature is the homemade crisp potato peel crumbles, baked until golden and crunchy, offering wonderful texture and a clever way to use the whole potato. Tossed with cool, creamy tzatziki and finished with crispy crumbles, this refreshing salad is full of Mediterranean flavor. Perfect for gatherings or as a bright side dish alongside your favorite Greek mains.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Greek Potato Salad with Crisp Potato Peel Crumbles
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Quick Gyro Soup with Tzatziki Sauce
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About the Recipe -This quick Gyro Soup with Tzatziki Sauce is a tasty twist on the classic Greek gyro, perfect for warming up chilly days or busy weeknights. All the favorite Greek flavors come together in a savoy, spiced broth, topped with a cool, creamy tzatziki drizzle and served with crispy pita triangles. So delicious and easy!
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Quick Gyro Soup with Tzatziki Sauce
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Greek Endive Boats with Feta Filled Black Olive Salad
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About the Recipe: These appetizers will disappear quickly, so you might
want to prepare a double recipe. Tender light green and blushing pink
endive leaves are filled with crumbles of feta cheese, chopped walnuts,
black olives, pickled red peppers, fresh green parsley and drizzled with
a lively lemon dressing. Simply delicious!
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Greek Endive Boats with Feta Filled Black Olive Salad
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Greek Garlic Skordalia
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About the Recipe: This is a Greek garlic dip or spread made by combining crushed garlic with a thick base such as day-old bread or pureed potatoes. It uses lots of olive oil and either fresh lemon juice or wine vinegar. Some recipes add nuts such as almonds or walnuts.
This type of recipe can be found in many countries such as France or Spain that have aioli and allioli. The Lebanese have toum.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Greek Garlic Skordalia
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Greek Rosemary Snack Cake
Moist, Fragrant & Perfect for Sharing.
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About this Recipe: This bright little Greek-inspired snack cake is flavored with fresh rosemary, toasted walnuts, and sunny citrus. It is a lovely modern twist on the kind of simple, fragrant loaf you’d find in a Greek village kitchen. Swapping in olive oil keeps it extra moist and tender, while nodding to traditional Mediterranean baking. The light citrus glaze and walnut crunch make every bite feel special. Perfect with coffee or as a light dessert. For a larger cake, simply double the recipe and bake two loaves.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Greek Rosemary Snack Cake
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Hasselback Apple Baklava Biscuits
Honey-glazed flaky layered biscuits filled with spiced walnuts and apples.
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About the Recipe: This Hasselback Apple Baklava Biscuits recipe is a delightful shortcut twist on classic Greek baklava. Flaky layered biscuits are filled with thin apple slices and spiced walnuts, then baked until golden and drenched in a luscious honey glaze. The result is a warm, aromatic treat with the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and crunch, wonderful for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Yield: 4 Hasselback Apple Baklava Biscuits
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Hasselback Apple Baklava Biscuits
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