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Easy no bake cheesecake recipe (with sautéed peaches)

This easy no-bake cheesecake is simple and very quick to make. It will surprise you with its smooth texture and amazing taste. Top it with fruit preserves or sautéed peaches

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I know there are many simple no-bake cheesecake recipes out there, but I really think that this is one of the easiest you will find. It is made with Philadelphia cream cheese spread and without condensed milk. Actually, the basic ingredients for this recipe are very few (cookie crumbs, butter, sugar, cream cheese and heavy cream) plus some lemon and vanilla extract as aromatics. The topping can be fresh fruit, fruit preserves or the sautéed peaches you see in the photos. And if you’re a fan of no-bake desserts, then you should definitely try these no-bake Oreo tarts with white chocolate cream and red fruits.

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Greek fried zucchini chips recipe (crispy & vegan)

Fried zucchini chips is a popular appetizer usually served at Greek taverns during summer. Learn the trick to make the crispiest, crunchiest chips ever, at home!

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If you’ve ever been to a Greek tavern then you probably have seen these fried zucchini chips on the menu. Zucchini chips is a very popular appetizer and goes amazingly well with a glass of chilled white wine or ouzo. There are a few different recipes for these chips, but after many tries, I can say that this recipe produces the crunchiest chips ever, due to a simple trick you’re going to do just before frying them. Except for the frying process, which requires you to be over the frying pan the most of the time, this is a very easy and simple recipe, everyone can make at home.

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Greek rabbit stew recipe (in red wine sauce)

This easy Greek rabbit stew recipe in red wine and tomato sauce is a popular dish especially in the region of Crete. If you’re a hunter, you can also use hare.

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Cretan people LOVE rabbit. For me, this recipe for rabbit stew is a hearty, comfort food which brings so many childhood memories. I distinctively remember myself jumping up and down from pure joy every time my mom used to ask us if we wanted rabbit stew for dinner or “kounelaki kokkinisto” as it’s called in Greek – the only major competitor of rabbit was – and still is – Pastitsio. This Cretan traditional dish is probably best enjoyed during winter because it is so warm and cozy, but I make it in every chance I get, no matter the season. I also happen to like it best when served with fried potatoes on the side, but for this post and for a lighter meal, I cooked the potatoes in the red sauce. A large dollop of mashed potatoes, pasta, or some rice are also great sides.

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3 Aperol Spritz recipes (and the secret for extra flavor)

The refreshing taste of Aperol spritz makes it a popular summer cocktail. Learn how to make it in 3 different ways and the secret for extra flavor.

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Making Aperol spritz at home is easier than you think. This easy, simple (only 3 ingredients), and refreshing cocktail is a delicious drink especially for when the weather starts to get hot. So it’s no surprise that its popularity grows every year, not only in Italy (from where it originated) but all over the world.

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Yogurt parfait recipe with honey and fruits

These honey-sweetened homemade yogurt parfaits with fruits and granola are just as delicious whether you have them for breakfast or as a healthy dessert.

Yogurt parfait recipe with honey and fruits

If you’ve never tried yogurt parfaits with fruits before, you’re certainly in for a treat! The best thing with this recipe is that it not only tastes delicious, but it’s also refined sugar-free because it’s sweetened only with honey. Moreover, these are probably the easiest, homemade, healthy desserts you’re going to make, since they require no cooking and no mixer or anything else too elaborate. And because they’re actually made of dairy, fruits, honey and granola, you can also have them for breakfast without any guilt.

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