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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 […]

Smashed Bougatsa Dessert

Recently, I’ve served up a deconstructed Bougatsa as a dessert for my past two Supper Clubs and for friends at home. This dessert is a big hit as it tastes just like a traditional bougatsa but it’s fun for your guests to smash the phyllo and mix it up with the pastry cream. I first […]

Semolina Halva With Ice Cream Surprise

When in Greece, you’ll notice the locals like to dine out a lot. It’s part of the social fabric of Greek society. Meeting up with family, friends, colleagues is a joy: sharing food, toasting to life, your health and eating. Greeks love to eat! Many tavernas will also bring a “kerasma” or treat to end […]

New Orleans Beignets

The last major trip I took (pre-lockdown) was to New Orleans during the Carnival period (February 2020). My travel mates and I did our research on what to see and do, where to eat and drink, we sought the advice/opinions of those who had already traveled to New Orleans and time and time again, everyone […]

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 […]