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Greek Food Storage Tips

Many ingredients and finished recipes can be stored for long periods of time - in brine, in the freezer, or in airtight containers. From herbs to Moussaka, here are Greek food storage tips.

Always Have Fresh Herbs on Hand

Greek cooking often relies on fresh herbs to give best results. Here's how to have fresh herbs on hand, even when they're hard to find.

Feta: Shopping & Storing

Feta is a very popular cheese used as a table cheese, in pastries, and in cooked dishes. It adds a classic Greek taste to any meal. Let's go shopping for Greek feta and learn how to store it.

How to Freeze and Defrost Moussaka

Moussaka is a time-intensive dish to prepare, but it can be frozen either before or after baking. Here's what you need to know, from the Greek Food forum.

How to Freeze Fresh Tomato Pulp

There's nothing quite like the taste of fresh garden-grown tomatoes, and that taste can be part of your cooking year round. Fresh tomato pulp can be frozen and it's easy to do.

How to Keep Parsley Fresh

Learn how to keep parsley fresh for ready use in the kitchen.

How to Store Tomatoes in Olive Oil

Similar to making sun-dried tomatoes, this is a lot easier and faster, and the tomatoes with their infused oil are a delicious condiment with meats, fish, and poultry - or as toppings.

Start with Fresh Grape Leaves

If you have access to grapevines – in a vineyard, on a grape arbor, or growing wild – you have a treasure trove of taste at hand! Learn how to use them fresh from the vine or store them for future use.

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