🫒 Think all olive oils are the same? Think again. There’s a lot more to that bottle on your shelf than you might think. Comment “Olive oil” and I’ll DM you my Olive Oil 101 PDF + Blog Post! 🔍 The type of olive and its region dramatically impact flavor and quality. Greek, Italian, Spanish—they’re not interchangeable! 🖤 Dark glass bottles protect oil from light damage. 🚫 Plastic bottles? A big red flag for quality. ⏳ Once opened, use it within 1–2 months. Exposure to air = oxidation = dull flavor. 💚 Extra-virgin is the highest grade with the most health benefits. A real one will taste fresh, bold, and even slightly peppery. ⚠️ Many supermarket “olive oils” are cut with cheaper oils. 🔥 Cold-pressed means no heat or chemicals were used—this is what you want. 🗓️ Harvest date matters. Young oil is better. If there’s no harvest or expiration date? Walk away. 📋 Check the label. Real quality is never generic. Want to know precisely what olive oil to buy at the grocery store? #oliveoil #greekfood #greekrecipes #evoo #healthyliving #greeklife #mediterraneandiet

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What do you mean he don’t eat no meat? Oh, that’s okay. I make lamb. And there is nothing more Greek than this. Welcome back to Episode 14 of MORE THINGS GREEK!—a series where I share the flavors and stories from my Greek childhood. Today we’re making the ultimate Greek classic: Greek Lamb Shanks & Lemon Potatoes (AKA Kleftiko)—slow-cooked in parchment paper until melt-in-your-mouth tender. This dish takes me right back to summertime in Greece, eating lamb straight out of my uncle’s clay-burning fire, surrounded by family, laughter, and that unbeatable Mediterranean sun. If you love delicious, easy, flavor-packed food, search ‘FoodByMaria Greek Lamb Shanks’ online to get the full recipe!
 Using @spiceology, @fanoflamb @betterthanbouillon @wonderfulseedlesslemons @diamondcrystalsalt @frenchs #Greece #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #LambLeg

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Freeze your cabbage. Skip the boil. Peel like magic. ✨ These cozy, lemony Lahanodolmades — stuffed cabbage rolls are straight from my childhood. Modern twist? We blend the avgolemono. You’re welcome. 😉
A Greek childhood classic, reimagined by your NEW GREEK MOMMY. Kali Orexi! 💙 Comment ‘recipe’ below and I’ll send you the full recipe to your DM’s OR Search ‘FoodByMaria Cabbage Rolls’ online for the full recipe and get ready to wow your guests! ILU @erekav this hack cabbage hack is INSANE! #latourangellepartner #greece #greekrecipes #greekfood #lahanodolmades #cabbagerolls

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Do you want to eat like a real Greek? When you’re craving Greek Food, you probably think of Kotopoulo Me Patates Sto Fourno, but have you ever tried swapping the chicken out for juicy, little Greek beef meatballs? Welcome Back to Episode 12 of MORE THINGS GREEK! Today we’re making Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken Potatoes + Greek Meatballs. There are 3 elements to this dish. The Ladolemono (Greek Marinade - consisting of my family’s olive oil, @betterthanbouillon Organic Roasted Chicken Base and loads of tangy lemon, potatoes and meatballs; that IS IT. #betterthanbouillonpartner If you love delicious, easy, flavor-packed food then be sure to search ‘FoodByMaria Greek Meatballs’ online to access the full recipe. #GreekRecipes #Greece #greekfood #LemonChickenandPotatoes #GreekLemonPotatoes

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🚨 PSA: Whipped feta is out—TIROKAFTERI is in 🇬🇷🔥 If you haven’t tried this spicy Greek feta dip yet… you’re seriously missing out. This is the OG viral recipe that started it all, and yes—she’s still that girl. 9 ingredients. 5 mins. Lifetime obsession guaranteed. 💅 Comment ‘recipe’ below and I’ll send you the full recipe to your DM’s OR Search ‘FoodByMaria Spicy Feta Dip’ online for the full recipe and get ready to wow your guests! #greece #greekrecipes #greekfood #feta #pita

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Got a sweet tooth? You’re going to want to try this, this Easter! #sponsored Welcome back to Episode 10 of More Things Greek! Today, we’re transforming one of Greece’s most beloved desserts into a showstopping cake! We’re making a honey spice cake topped with a silky smooth cream cheese frosting with @shamrockfarmsmilk Heavy Whipping Cream  Shamrock Farms’ dairy products are made with pure, fresh milk from local farms, just like you’d find back home in Greece! Their heavy whipping cream is perfect for baking because it holds its peaks for longer, making this cake not only delicious but a total crowd-pleaser! Search ‘FoodByMaria Baklava Cake’ online for the full recipe and get ready to wow your guests! #greece #greekfood #greekrecipes #baklava #cake

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Want to eat like a REAL Greek? Then you have to try my Rack of Lamb! Welcome back to Episode 9 of MORE THINGS GREEK, where I share the recipes that bring me back to my childhood. Ok, picture this: Greek Mommy, maybe 13 years old, super tanned and happy, spending another summer in Greece. She’s recovering from a wild car ride up a mountain… to do what? Eat Rack of Lamb/Lamb Chops, of course! Food memories from my childhood rarely didn’t include it, which is why working with American @fanoflamb felt like a total no-brainer. #FanofLambPartner. American lamb producers are committed to not using growth hormones—just like you’d get back in Greece! Search ‘FoodByMaria Rack of Lamb’ online for the recipe and get ready to wow your guests! #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #Greece #RackofLamb #Lamb

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This is your sign to eat like a real Greek! Today we are making Chicken Gyro Bowls with my viral authentic Gyro meat cooking method! When you think of Greek food, you probably think of the delicious Greek Chicken Gyros. Vendors line the streets in all the Greek cities with their vertical rotisserie of meat (either pork or chicken) ready to make you the most life-changing wraps and bowls. Taking juicy, tender Gyro Chicken and adding it to a bowl for meal prep should excite you! If you love delicious, easy, flavor-packed food then be sure to search ‘FoodByMaria Greek Chicken Gyros’ online to access the full recipes! 
#Greece #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #Gyro #GyroBowl

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Ohhhh so you NO EAT MEAT - it’s ok!! I cook LAMB! There is nothing more Greek than this! Welcome Back to Episode 6 of MORE THINGS GREEK! A series where I share recipes from my Greek childhood. Today we’re making the most quintessential Greek recipe - introducing, Greek Roasted @fanoflamb Leg with my Viral Lemon Potatoes! #AmericanLambPartner Cooking with American lamb is an easy and accessible way to break away from the norm, indulge in great flavor, and inspire creativity in the kitchen. Choosing American Lamb helps support local farmers and ranchers this holiday season! If you love delicious, easy, flavor-packed food, search ‘FoodByMaria Lamb Leg’ online to access the full recipe! ⏰ ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A LEG OF LAMB! All you have to do is follow @foodbymari and @fanoflamb + tag a fellow lamb lover! #Greece #GreekFood #GreekRecipes #LambLeg #GreekEaster

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