Hello, Ohhh Bougatsa…aman aman and again aman just saying the word makes me smile Bougatsa Greek Custard Pie. Have you ever strolled through a Greek village and found the bakery early in the morning? Sniffing that scent of buttery phyllo and creamy custard that’s floating out of the bakery. That’s […]
Cakes
Four Ingredient Chocolate Cake
.To the chocolate lovers out there, Chocolate, Chocolate… and Oh Look, More Chocolate! Some desserts are a treat. This four-ingredient chocolate cake is the sort of cake that makes neighbors knock on your door because of the chocolate aroma. The aroma drifting in the hallway of the building, you know, […]
Soft Pistachio Cookies
Hey there friends, Autumn is just around the bend, and baking cookies will be the thing to do. There’s something special about a cookie. They’re simple, yet have the magical ability to improve your day instantly. These soft Pistachio Cookies are made with pistachios from the Greek island of Aegina. […]
Rich Creamy Cheesecake
Helllo my foodie friends, Summertime, hot and long days, and always looking for a refreshing dessert like this Rich Creamy Cheesecake. I still remember to this day the first time I tried cheesecake, and I have mentioned this in a previous post. We were with my mom shopping at Macy’s […]
Easy Syrupy Ravani Cake
Helloooo, Easy Syrupy Ravani Cake in the house! Yes, my food friends, Ravani has officially made an appearance in my kitchen, and I’m so excited to share it with you. This syrup-soaked, citrus-kissed Greek sponge cake is the kind of dessert that makes everything feel a little warmer, a little […]
Greek Easter Butter Cookies (koulourakia)
Hey there, I am sharing my Easter cookie recipe in case you missed it and would like to try it out. 🙂 As Greek Easter approaches, it’s that time of year when we gear up for our Greek Easter Butter Cookies (Koulourakia). This year, I decided to try to experiment […]
Greek Chocolate Cookie Log
Hello there my foodie friends, Are you looking for a no-bake chocolate dessert? Here you go. This Greek Chocolate Cookie Log, also known as Mosaiko, is a simple yet indulgent no-bake dessert that’s loved across Greece. This chocolate log is one of those nostalgic desserts that instantly brings back memories […]
Greek Walnut Cake (Karydopita)
Helloooo, This Greek Walnut Cake (Karydopita) is a dessert that has a rich and aromatic nutty flavor of walnuts, enhanced by warm spices like cinnamon which I love, and cloves. The tender texture comes from the eggs and milk, which keeps the cake moist. The cake is soaked in a […]
Mini Bite Cinnamon Rolls
Hey there, These Mini Bite Cinnamon Rolls are quick and so easily prepared. Sometimes I crave a sweet snack that is not chocolate with my cup of tea. A snack that gives me that sense of coziness and calmness and for me that snack is cinnamon rolls. I can never […]
Orange Sponge Cake
Foodie friends, I had a few extra oranges in my fruit bowl and went ahead and made this Orange Sponge Cake. A fluffy and full-of-flavor cake with fresh orange juice and orange zest. This cake has been quite popular in Greece for many years now. Greek cuisine has another version […]