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Taramosalata (Fish roe salad - meze)

  Photo taken from Athinorama Umami Taramosalata There are also the Greek classics, think something like a dip but instead of using nachos or vegetables to eat them we use bread. Taramosalata is one of those dishes.   It is roe fish blended into a creamy pink dip of pureed potatoes with parsley, lemon juice, and finely chopped onion (optional).   In meze, this is one of the first dishes that it is served.   In taverns, they always bring it along with salad, tzatziki, and tahini.   We will talk about the last two later.   Well, let’s see our recipe…   Ingredients 2 kg tarama (fish roe). 1 large potato or two small ones 450gr of Greek bread 1 tsp of shredded and dried onion 1 cup olive oil The juice of one lemon (medium size) Tarama is the hardest ingredient to find, so it is a good idea to look at groceries that import Mediterranean food. It is usually sold in larger jars, but you can store the remainder in the freezer for mon...
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Chocolate Chip Cookies


I am sure you all know what a chocolate chip cookie is and certain that most of you have tried to make some of these cookies at least, one time in your life. Try my recipe. You will love it!  For those who are on a diet, I have to be honest... Making this recipe is not a good idea...

(Makes about 30 cookies)
Ingredients

2¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
250gr unsalted butter at room temperature (I used Kerrygold butter)
1/3 cup light brown sugar (or dark brown sugar)
1½ cups caster sugar
1/3 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla essence)
2 medium eggs
1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup milk chocolate chips

Preparation Method
  1. Preheat the oven to 175ºC (350ºF).
  2. In an electric mixer combine together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. (Use the paddle attachment)
  3. Add the salt, vanilla, and eggs; beat until well mixed.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder and add to the butter mixture; mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. With the help of an ice cream scoop (or a spoon), form balls of dough.
  7. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 5-6 cm apart.
  8. Bake for about 10-11 minutes, or until they become golden around the edges.
  9. Allow 2-3 minutes to cool and then transfer, with the help of a spatula, on a wire rack.
  10. Let to cool completely.
  11. Store them in an airtight container.
  12. Do not freeze baked cookies.
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Tip:  You can shape the dough into a cylinder form. Wrap it with cling film and freeze it for up to a month.  Cut cookies using a knife (approximately 1cm thick), and bake them. 


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  1. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Always love a new chocolate chip cookie recipe! Yours look perfectly scrumptious~

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  2. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Great cookies! cute bowl! :)

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  3. Chris's Gourmet FashionFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I will definitely try these. They look delicious. I'm always looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie.

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  4. Brandie@thecountrycookFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    You just can't go wrong with Chocolate Chip cookies. There is just something so satisfying about eating these!

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  5. shabunamFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    always love to see other choc chip recipes and your cookies look good , in my house too the cookies are gone the min it comes out of the oven .

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  6. IvyFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Your cookies sound delicious and I always use kerrygold as well. Next time you make them instead of using table salt, you should try them with coarse sea salt (1/2 to 3/4 tsp). This makes a huge difference to the taste.

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  7. Ana Rita MarreirosFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Hi, I´m newcommer....lol
    found you blog in foodbuzz and i can say that i'm enjoying your recipes and your photos.Nice work!!!
    By the way this ccokies are yummy!

    Kisses,
    Rita
    http://bembons.blogspot.com

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  8. CakewhizFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I love cookies, especially chocolate chip ones and i am always up for trying new recipes. This recipe is slightly different than mine and i can't wait to make them and eat them :D

    Btw, just saw your message on foodbuzz.... Thanks for the compliment.
    I will do an easter cookie posting but i will have to do it closer to easter since st.patrick's day is coming up first....hehe. So, expect a nice posting in early march just for you :)

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  9. Anu SantanuFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Always love it.. What a great way to start your day !!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Mmmmmm, cookies. LOVE me some cookies. They look great!

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  11. Quay Po CooksFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    New chocolate chips cookies are always welcome. the recipe I use is quite similar to yours.

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  12. Mary BergfeldFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Your cookies look and sound delicious. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  13. briarroseFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Yummy....chocolate chip cookies always hit the spot.

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  14. chefpanditaMarch 12, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Those cookies look PERFECT! Thanks for sharing your recipe :)

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  15. niner from wechooseorganic.comJune 27, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Eftychia, these look like in a commercial or something :-) SO YUMMY...I migth try this!!

    thanks so much for your comment on my website. Appreciate it. You have SO many recipes, wow. I have a lot to look at here :-)

    Hope it is NICE in Cyprus! Warm and hot eh?

    Blessings...niner

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  16. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Chocolate cookies are always nice to cook and have this gorgeous smell in the house!!! The only difference from my receipe is the butter instead of oil(viola). Anyway I will try these and let you know. Thanks my dear friend xxx

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  17. AguiLeon.comAugust 13, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    cookies i love this, now following your GFC

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  18. Ellen B CookeryAugust 13, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Thank you for posting these cookies on our Blog Hop Recipe Swap. I'm so pleased to be following your blog :)

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  19. AJ RiveraDecember 7, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    Makes me want a cookie looks good.

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