6908 kourabiethes greek wedding Recipes

greek lemon chicken and potatoes, broiler chicken or breasts *i use legs and thighs, salt and pepper to taste, oregano, garlic powder, lemon juice, olive oil, lg. potatoes

greek vinaigrette, divided, boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 oz each), lemon, quartered, sliced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese

chicken broth, ground lamb or 1 lb ground beef, chopped flat leaf parsley, dried breadcrumbs, feta cheese, egg, garlic cloves, finely chopped, fresh oregano, finely chopped, orzo pasta, fresh mint, finely chopped, lemon , juice and zest of

gone are the days where the bride and groom share a slice of a 3, 4, or 5 tier wedding cake. nowadays some people are opting for a more simple cake solution, yet they still want the elegance that a large tiered cake offers. enter on stage the simple yet elegant cupcake., versatile cupcakes are standing along side and, in some cases, replacing larger cakes these days. below are some helpful hints if you want to use cupcakes for the main cake at your wedding., tip #1 : arrangement, how you arrange your cupcakes is as important if not more important than the taste. everyone wants a breathtaking wedding cake at their reception so arranging your cupcakes to give this appearance is very necessary., my personal favorite way of arranging my cupcakes is to stack 4 or 5 boxes on top of each other to form a tree of sorts. i choose boxes that are approximately 4 to 5 inches high. i like 24 inch square boxes then 18 inches square then 12 inches then 6 inches square. this gives me a cupcake ledge of 3 inches when the boxes are stacked., decorate your boxes as you wish. beautiful paper wrapped around the boxes then a ribbon all the way around is a great decorating combination ., your wedding cake cupcakes can then be placed on the ledges and on top of the boxes for a beautiful arrangement for your wedding., arrangement idea for your wedding cupcakes is to place cupcakes underneath raised cake platters. larger cakes or more cupcakes can be placed on top of the platters., how your cupcakes taste and even how many different flavors you offer are both very important to the overall success of your wedding cupcakes. i think 1 of the best reasons to have wedding cupcakes instead of a large wedding cake would be that you can have many different kinds of cakes. not everyone prefers the same type of cake and frosting so having 2 or 3 different types of cake flavors would be ideal., three of my favorite flavors are vanilla , chocolate, and lemon cupcakes. these are a great combination for any special occasion that you may choose to serve cupcakes. you can either serve all of the different flavors in the same cups with the same decoration or you can use different cups and/or different decorations for each cake flavor you choose., skimp on the ingredients for your wedding cupcakes. fresh cupcakes made from your favorite cupcake recipes are always the best choice. boxed cake mixes just won tsp cut i for special occasion cupcakes. the same goes for frosting. make your frosting instead of buying it prepackaged from a grocery store. if you don tsp feel confident making your own, you could always buy some freshly made frosting from a local bakery., presentation is everything when dealing with weddings. you should make sure your cupcakes are just the right size so they are absolutely gorgeous when presented. the entire purpose of serving cupcakes at a wedding is to give your guests a small taste of a wonderful dessert. small is the key word here. you don tsp want cupcakes that are larger than an actual teacup. if they are, then they should be called mini cakes and not cupcakes., also, it would cost you a fortune to bake mini cakes for each of your guests. the right size cupcake will offer just the right amount of cake for each person attending and will also likely save you money., be careful not to err on the side of your cupcakes being too small. if your cupcakes are too small, you may run out of cupcakes before you guests sweet teeth are satisfied. you also run the risk of having too much frosting on a small cupcake which could ruin the overall taste of your wedding cupcakes., i ve found that the perfect size cupcakes are baked in 1/2 cup wells that i fill approximately 1/2 to 2/3 full of cupcake batter. make sure you carefully measure the cupcake batter each time you fill a well. this will make sure that your cupcakes come out of the oven all the same size., i hope that these tips will help you produce the most beautiful wedding cupcakes that anyone has ever seen! good luck

refried black beans, cooked ground lamb (optional), ground cumin, greek oregano, chili powder, salt-free garlic powder, allspice, cinnamon, whole wheat pita bread, warmed or 4 arabic bread, red bell pepper, diced, tomato, diced, green onions, sliced thinly or 3 tbsp red onions, diced small, mizithra cheese, grated (feta cheese or white cheddar cheese can be subbed), shredded romaine lettuce or 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped, cilantro, chopped, salsa verde, sour cream (plain ) or greek yogurt (plain yogurt), minced fresh chili pepper (serrano, habanero, jalapeno, etc.)

tomatoes, cut in wedges, cucumber , halved lengthwise and sliced, red onion, chopped, greek black olives, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh oregano, crumbled feta cheese, greek salad dressing, freshly ground black pepper, fresh basil

uncooked penne, olive oil, pine nuts , about 2 tbsp, minced garlic, frozen chopped spinach, thawed (i used freshly cooked spinach and it was just fine), plum tomato, chopped, feta cheese, crumbled, olives, black,pitted and chopped (i prefer the green greek or italian olives)

cooked pasta (macaroni, penne, shell, or any short pasta), feta, crumbled, onion, chopped (red/purple looks best), roma tomatoes, chopped, black olives, drained, greek salad dressing , i use kraft s signature collection greek with feta & oregano dressing

lean ground beef, zucchini, thinly sliced, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomato sauce with roasted red pepper, all purpose greek seasoning, all purpose greek seasoning, mashed potatoes, feta cheese, crumbled, grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice

greek island dressing, cottage cheese, crumbled feta cheese, milk, grated lemon peel, oregano, freshly ground black pepper

greek vinaigrette dressing, divided, portobello mushrooms, feta cheese, crumbled, fresh spinach , torn, tomatoes, sliced, sliced red onion, kalamatta olives, drained, sliced, pepperoncini peppers, drained

greek yoghurt, honey, buttermilk, juice of 1/2 lemon, salt and pepper to taste, salad, spinach leaves, sliced nectarines, crumbled feta cheese, crushed walnuts

greek dressing, head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges, crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion, chopped ripe black olives

two (32oz) cans (8 cups) chicken broth, ground lamb or beef, chopped flat-leaf parsley, breadcrumbs, feta cheese,chopped or crumbled, egg, garlic,grated or finely chopped, oregano,finely chopped, salt and pepper, grated peel and juice of 1 lemon, chopped mint leaves

leg of lamb , boned and cut into large cubes, coarse sea salt, dried greek oregano, lemons , zest of, lemon juice, ground red chili pepper, strained greek yogurt, greek honey, garlic cloves, finely chopped, water or 1/4 cup plain chicken stock or 1/4 cup light lamb stock

garlic clove, minced, salt, dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sugar, red wine vinegar, basil leaves, oregano leaves, garlic and herb couscous mix, chickpeas, rinsed, cucumber, diced & seeded, grape tomatoes, halved, feta cheese, sliced ripe olives, green onions, sliced, fresh mint, chopped or 1/2 tsp dried mint, all purpose greek seasoning (i use my homemade greek seasoning mix)