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Ovelias

Whole lamb roasted on a spit, common during Easter

Ovelias
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How to Roast a Whole Lamb on a Spit

Learn how to roast a whole lamb on a spit, a tradition during Greek Easter, with photos and step-by-step instructions to follow at home...
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Ovelias - Whole Lamb Roasted on the Spit and Cypriot Souvla - Kopiaste..to Greek Hospitality

Ovelias is a Greek Easter tradition where a whole lamb is roasted on the spit.  The word ovelias pronounced Oh-veh-LI-as comes from the ancient Greek word "ovelos" which used to be a wooden or steel rod, where pieces of meat were skewered on and slowly...
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Spit-roasted lamb | SBS Food

“Greek Easter is a special time of celebration for the Tsirekas family, who gather a large crowd in their back garden. From early in the morning, top chef David becomes apprentice to his father George as they roll out a day of delicious food, with mum...
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Dimitris Seitanidis is your connection to... Greek Wines (and Craft Beers) Worldwide: Ovelias –the Greek Easter Whole Lamb Roasted on the spit or "Souvla"

During the Easter holidays, almost  half the population of the major cities of Greece celebrate Easter at their villages or at their rel.....

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