Lemon Brulee
Lighter desserts like this are ideal after having a heavier meal, something likely to happen during the Christmas holidays.
Classic Creme Brulee
Creme Brulee has to be one of the easiest and most satisfying desserts.
Revani with Maple Whisky Cream Sauce
The inspiration comes from my many visits to Quebec, the world’s largest producer of maple syrup.
Spiced Fig Cake
On the weekends, I watch a show from Greece called “ΠΟΠ Μαγειρική”, a cooking show that highlights PDO/appellation products from Greece and Cyprus. The current host is Andreas Lagos, a Greek chef who has appeared on TV, has cookbooks, helps launch new restaurants and he’s a native of Samos (island). One of the featured products […]
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
For all of my life, our family has dyed Easter eggs using those packets for sale at the Greek specialty store. Nothing wrong with those packets but curiousity drove me to try dying my Easter eggs using natural ingredients and I must say, the result was a surprising success! I tried making blue and red […]
Easter Koulourakia
Easter is upon us once again. Today is Megalo Savato, on the eve of Easter and in practically every Greek home, family members are astir with preparations for tomorrow’s feast: an array of appetizers including grilled meats, salads, dips, breads, lamb as the centerpiece of the meal, roasted potatoes. vegetables and a fruit platter and […]
Karydopita
Feeling a little nostalgic, I asked my mom to share her Karydopita recipe with me. Karydopita is a Greek walnut cake but the amazing thing about this dessert is that there’s no flour in it!
