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New Year's Melomakarono cakes plated on a black serving plate. Baked in a Bundt mold there is a slice has been cut and placed in the middle of the cake

New Year’s Melomakarono Cake

!Hello fellow foodie friends, So, this is something new that has been trending in Greece. Greek Melomakarono Cake! It’s the Greek Honey Walnut Cookie transformed into a cake, without the honey syrup.  You know which one I mean, it’s that soft, honey-soaked Christmas cookie that turned into an entire cake.  […]

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Orange Cranberry Loaf Cake

Hey there, I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday, ate some delicious food, and got some rest. Mine was actually very quiet.  Anyway, as we continue with Christmas recipes, here’s one that I had to try: this Orange Cranberry Loaf Cake. A flavor combo that never, ever disappoints: Sweet […]

Greek Honey and walnut cookies on a white plate garnished with crushed walnuts. Traditionally only made during the christmas holidays.

Greek Honey Walnut Cookies (Melomakarona)

Hey there foodie friends, Here’s the other Christmas cookie I mentioned in my last post, Greek Honey Walnut Cookies (Melomakarona). These soft, syrup-soaked cookies are the heart and soul of the holiday season. They are warm, fragrant, sticky, sweet, and absolutely irresistible. One bite and suddenly the whole house smells […]

These Kourabiedes with Mastiha flavor are powdered with icing sugar. In the photo they are on a baking tray.

Kourabiedes with Mastiha Flavor

Hey there, If there’s one thing every Greek kitchen agrees on, it’s this: the holiday season officially begins the moment the first tray of Kourabiedes and Melomakarona hits the table. The aroma alone could bring Santa down the chimney early for these delicious treats with milk. These are my holiday […]

Greek Honey and walnut cookies on a white plate garnished with crushed walnuts. Traditionally only made during the christmas holidays.

Greek Honey and Walnut Cookies

YHey, there friends How is everyone? Christmas is just a few days away. Is everyone ready for the holidays? First off, I would like to thank those who have sent me messages regarding my health. Thank you for your get-well wishes. I still have not fully recovered; my voice is […]

Greek Christmas Almond Cookies covered with confectioner sugar. There are a few placed in a circle and on top there is a half of a greek cookie.

Christmas Almond Cookies (Kourabiedes)

Hey, there friends, We all know that Greeks love food, but they also love desserts, especially around the holidays.  These almond cookies are one the favorite holiday cookies found in each Greek home during the holiday season.  These Christmas Almond Cookies in Greek called Kourabiedes are made with fresh butter, […]

Moist Marble Cake made with cocoa powder and bourbon vanilla extract. Garnish with confectioners sugar and placed on a piece of marble. On the left hand side there is a lighting green christmas tree.

Moist Marble Cake

Hey, there friends, How is everyone? I’ve been out with the worst case of the flu these past two weeks. My voice has not fully recovered, but I’m trying to avoid speaking as much as possible.  I needed to get out of bed even if it was just for a […]

Mini almond Bundt cake on a white platter. Sprinkled with confectioners sugar.

Mini Almond Bundt Cake

Hey there fellow foodies, As you can see I am continuing the single-serving series of food and desserts.  I’m all into desserts this holiday season and this Mini Almond Bundt Cake recipe is just another recipe on my list.  I’m sure you have your favorite marble cake recipe somewhere in […]

Single Serve Mini cocoal muffins baked in a silicone muffin pan. Two stacked mini muffins with colorful muffin paper.

Single Serve Cocoa Muffins

Hello everyone, Do you ever have those moments when you’re unsure of what you want to serve as a dessert?  I’ve had a few myself and as many dessert recipes as I may know or recipes that I can find in cookbooks for some reason, I always go back to […]

Butter Christmas Cookie Recipe

Hey there foodies, It’s snowing outside today and it’s a quiet day for me I opened youtube and put on some Christmas Jazz music.  I sat at my desk and started to write this Buttery Christmas Cookie Post.  It’s going to be a short one because I want to get […]