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  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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“Love Bites” for my Valentine, a Giveaway and an Award





These small heart bites were created for my Valentine...!!!
Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!!
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“Love Bites” for my Valentine
Makes 48 small hearts

Ingredients
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup caster sugar
1 medium egg
¼ cup full fat yogurt (Greek type)
¼ cup evaporated milk
¾ cup all purpose flour
1 vanilla sachet
¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
¼ tsp baking powder
A pinch of salt

Preparation Method
1) With a hand whisk combine oil and sugar; add the egg, yogurt and evaporated milk.
2) Sift flour, vanilla, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt.
3) Combine the wet mixture with the rest of the ingredients.
4) Fill the silicone heart pan and bake at 170ºC (338ºF) for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 160ºC (320ºF) and continue baking for another 5 minutes.
5) Allow cakes to cool completely before any decoration.
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On the 9th of February 2012 I was awarded the "Liebster Blog Award" from Sudha from Wit, Wok and Wisdom.  A wonderful blog with delicious recipes.
"Leibster" means dearest in German and as with any award, there is bit of a ceremony involved.These are the rules if you accept the award:
  • Copy and paste the award on your blog.Link back to the blogger who gave you the award.
  • Pick your five favorite blogs with less than 200 followers who deserve to be noticed and leave a comment on their blog to let them know they have received the award.
  • Hope that the five blogs chosen will keep spreading the love and pass it on to five more blogs.
Please do visit their interesting blogs and the mouth-watering recipes! In no particular order they are: 

Please do accept the award and spare some time to send it out to your favorite bloggers and help this yarn of affection weave a lovely circle of friends in blogland!
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  1. MarinaFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Efty, I am so pleased that you've awarded me! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! That's a wonderful gift for the Valentine's Day!

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  2. TinaRBKFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    These do look delicious-how I would love to have a few of these for Valentine's. Very creative cake recipe and I do like the festive way you decorated them. Congrats on the Liebster award-very deserving. Happy Valentine's.

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    1. Dreams of cakesFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

      Thank you Tina. I think this recipe would make a nice plain cake too...

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  3. Serena Bakes Simply From ScratchFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    This look tasty! Very cute! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  4. ann lowFebruary 14, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family :)

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  5. WinnieFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Good Morning Efty
    Thanks you sooooooo much, I appreciate you choosing me :)
    We don't celebrate Valentine's Day today (we have a different date for this) but I wish you a wonderful and romantic day!
    Thank you again!
    Winnie

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  6. AmeliaFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Hi Efty, happy valentine day to you. I like your love bites cake ,look so cute.

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  7. ShabsFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Hey Efty,thank you so much for honoring me with this award . The hearts look super cute , Happy V day :)

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    1. Dreams of cakesFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:30 PM

      You are welcome! I am happy to visit your blog. You do a very good job! Bravo!

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  8. IvyFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Congrats of your award. Those love bites surely look delicious. Happy Valentine's day.

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  9. KitchenKarmaFebruary 14, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Congratulations on your award! The Valentine hearts look fab :-)

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    1. Dreams of cakesFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:41 PM

      Thank you Suchi, I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day too!

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  10. kristyFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Happy Valentine's Day Eftychia! These little bites are just adorable! Love them. :) And congratulations on a well-deserved award!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    Antonia M
    Happy Valentine's Day !!!! ola ine apithana, etima na su milisun. ine sa na mu lene etimastu na mas fas. ime latris tu glyku, tis sokolatas, tis cremas olaaaaaaaaaaa. afta pu ftiaxnis omos ine pirasmos, ola fenonte toso nostima.... mmmmmmmmmm

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    1. Dreams of cakesFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:42 PM

      Σ'ευχαριστώ Αντωνία μου. Τελικά τα κατάφερες! Μπράβο!

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  12. AmaliaFebruary 15, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    Congratulations on your award, you totally deserve it! Every time I some on your blog, I find something delicious and beautiful! Just like these little beauties! How adorable :) Hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day!

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  13. Jennifer [To PIN/share a Post, Click the 3 dots or the Red SAVE Button]February 15, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Those are cute! Happy Valentine's Day. Congrats on your award. :)

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    1. Dreams of cakesFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:44 PM

      Thanks Jennifer. This was not a low calorie recipe, but I am sure you can understand why... :-)

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  14. UnknownFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Congrats fellow Liebster blog awardee! You deserve such an award for your fabulous cakes. I hope you're enjoying your Valentine's Day!

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  15. Christine's PantryFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Congrats on your award.

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Congratulations Efti mou , keep up your wonderful work!
    filia
    Stavri

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    1. Dreams of cakesFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:46 PM

      Thanks omorfi! I hope you had a lovely day yesterday!!

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  17. The Pumpkin FarmFebruary 15, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Lovely cakes Efty, loved all yoru clicks, this is inspiring

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  18. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)February 15, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Oh wow! I love it. Looks so cute! Congrats on your award! Hope you had a lovely Valentine's day!

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  19. Cucina49February 15, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    What gorgeous little cakes, and just the perfect size. Congrats on your award!

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  20. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    I love your mini-cakes...perfectly decorated for your Valentine! Hope you had a wonderful holiday :)

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    1. Dreams of cakesFebruary 19, 2012 at 12:05 PM

      Thanks Lizzy, but actually Valentine's day was not a holiday for me :-)!

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  21. SandiFebruary 18, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Beautifully decorated cakes, as always :) I'm sure your Valentine enjoyed them!

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  22. LauralovescakesFebruary 18, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    These look really cute...and perfectly bite-sized!! :-)

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  23. rifannyFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    look yummy !! I want to eat...

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  24. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    Oh CONGRATS EFTY!!! As always these are just the cutest!! == always love your creativity.

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    they are so delicious to look, how good might they be to taste.

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  26. Baker StreetFebruary 28, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Congratulations on your award E! :)

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