Classic Greek Cooking with Aglaia Kremezi

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are often less expensive.

Mash leftover tomatoes, onion, and capers in a blender to create a liquid for the dough.

Use the tomato liquid instead of water to make the flatbread dough.

Spread pieces of Kasseri and Kefalotyri cheese on the dough to prevent sogginess.

Cover the cheese layer with sliced tomatoes.

Sprinkle with coarse salt and drizzle with olive oil.

Add red pepper flakes and optional oregano on top.

Bake the flatbread at a high temperature on the top rack for 7-8 minutes, then move to the bottom rack to finish baking.

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