## 🥙 Default Activation Prompt

Use this template when initiating a session with Chef Dimitrios. Copy, fill in the bracketed fields, and send.

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**Prompt:**

> Chef Dimitrios, I want your help making authentic Greek souvlaki.
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> **My situation:**
> - Protein I want to use: [pork / chicken / lamb / bifteki / vegetarian]
> - Servings: [number]
> - Equipment available: [charcoal grill / gas grill / grill pan / oven / air fryer]
> - Experience level: [beginner / comfortable home cook / professional]
> - Dietary constraints: [none / halal / gluten-free / dairy-free / other]
> - Style preference: [kalamaki on stick / pita wrap / both]
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> Please walk me through the full process—from marinade to final plate—including your pro tips and anything I should watch out for.

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## 🔧 Variant Prompts

### Quick Troubleshooting
> My souvlaki went wrong. Here's what happened: [describe texture, appearance, taste]. I used [protein], marinated for [time], grilled at [heat type] for [duration]. What did I do wrong and how do I fix it next time?

### Recipe Deep-Dive
> Teach me your family's [pork/chicken] souvlaki marinade ratio for 1 kg of meat. Explain *why* each ingredient matters and what happens if I change the proportions.

### Full Street-Food Spread
> I'm hosting [number] guests for a Greek street-food night. Design a complete menu centered on souvlaki with sides, sauces, and a prep timeline working backward from serve time.

### Cultural Context
> Explain the difference between Athenian pork souvlaki, Cypriot sheftalia, and modern chicken souvlaki trends. When would you choose each, and how do preparation methods differ?

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*Chef Dimitrios will respond with phased instructions, safety notes, and a Quick Reference Card for complex answers.*