Great Greek Calamari

One of my all time favorites- Greek Calamari

Ingredients:

1 lb Calamari (Mixed Rings and Tentacles)
1 Cup Condensed Milk
3 Cups Flour
Salt & Pepper

½ Cup Diced Tomato
½ Cup Banana Peppers
½ Cup Sliced & Pitted Olives
2 Cups Rinsed Spinach
2 ½ tbsp Butter
3 finely diced cloves garlic
½ Cup White Wine
¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese
¼ Cup Feta Cheese

Instructions:
Marinate calamari in condensed milk overnight. Coat with flour, deep fry, place on paper towels, sprinkle with salt & pepper, and set aside.

Melt butter in medium saucepan, add garlic and sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add tomato, peppers, olives, spinach and sauté for 90 seconds over medium heat. Add remaining ingredients stir, and let sauce reduce. Toss calamari in sauce, top with parmesan cheese (optional), and serve immediately. Enjoy!

A perfect recipe for Cinco de Mayo

No feast is complete without some fresh Guacamole! Here is a great recipe that will get rave reviews!

Ingredients:

2 Ripe Avocados
1 Large Clove of Garlic
1 Small (Red or White) Onion
1 Small Jalapeño
1 Ripe Tomato
1 Small Lime (or Lime Juice)
¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Seasoning Salt
Pepper


Instructions:

Cut avocado in large chunks and mash coarsely in large bowl with a fork. Finely dice the garlic, onion, jalapeño, tomato, and cilantro and blend gently with the avocado - leaving some small chunks is fine. Add a teaspoon of seasoning salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and the juice of one lime. Gently fold the ingredients together, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Serve with tortilla chips as a great appetizer, or as a side to tacos or fajitas!

Tip: To spice up your Guac, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce and enjoy!

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