Kourkoubinia
I know it’s cliched but the simple things in life are often the most satisfying. In this instance, Kourkoubinia hit the spot. Kourkoubinia are little logs of rolled phyllo that get fried until golden then dunked in syrup. They are crunchy, they are sweet and my oh my…addictive! Think of these as sweet phyllo bites. […]
Frigania From Zakynthos
Three years ago, I visited the island of Zakynthos, located among the Ionian Islands, off the coast of Patras. My hotel was located in the island’s main town and specifically near Solomos (Dionysios) Square, named after the poet who wrote the Greek National Anthem’s lyrics. I ordered one of the island’s specialties, the “Frigania” from […]
Short Cut Cherry Spoon Sweet
My favourite of the spoon sweets is Sour Cherry (Vissino glyko). It’s not as sweet as the others and it pairs well with so many things like ice cream, yogurt, the best topping for cheesecake and I’ve even used it as part of a BBQ sauce! Like many spoon sweet recipes, they are easy […]
Carrot Spoon Sweet
The past few years while visiting in Greece, I’ve seen Carrot Spoon Sweet (Glyko Karotou). Spoon sweets are a category of fruit and vegetable preserves that are offered by hosts/hostesses when a guest visits their home. Restaurants/tavernas are known to also offer a “kerasma”..a treat if you will to their dining guests. On a few […]
Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
I love desserts that are easy to prepare in the summer. Less time in the kitchen = more time outdoors. This strawberry dessert is traditionally called Strawberry Pretzel Salad but I’ll call it dessert. It’s a classic in southern US cuisine and adults and kids will love it! About the pretzel crust….it works…a wonderful balance […]
Bananas Foster French Toast
French toast are usually reserved for weekends but these are unusual times (Pandemic Lockdown) where weekdays and weekends are blurred. You have more time on your hands so I suppose one could make Bananas Foster French Toast on any day of the week. Bananas Foster was comes from New Orleans and basically its bananas in […]
Bananas Foster
This past February, I had the pleasure to visit New Orleans for the first time. It’s a warm, hospitable city, pretty, great music, full of interesting history. Combine all that plus it’s a culinary destination. Located near the delta of the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans was an important port where […]
Greek Christmas Baking Class
Christmas is coming fast and for us Greeks that means lots of preparations. For Greeks, it is tradition to offer family and friends Kourabiedes, Melomakarona and many many other sweets. During this class I will show you how to make: * Kourabiedes * Melomakarona *Diples Light snacks will be served and you will get to […]
Creme Caramel
This is an elegant and easy dessert that one can prepare for an weeknight or for a special occasion. Kids love it too! Creme caramel is very easy to make and almost foolproof…temper your milk and egg/sugar mixture and have a watchful eye your your caramel and you’re rockin’! Creme Caramel (12 – 3 inch […]
Armenovil Ice Cream Dessert
I’ve been to Greece over 25 times now and I’ve traveled every corner but there’s so much more to experience and to share with you. I am most familiar with northern Greece (where my family is from) and I especially love the food scene in Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki. I always pay a visit […]
