Who doesn’t love bread? But not everyone has the time or wants to take the effort or knead them dough, proof it, and so on and so forth. Enter no knead bread! Simple to make. No fuss & all you need is time! And the taste will remind you of good sourdough bread. You simply … Continue reading No Knead Bread
Did you ever have any leftover oatmeal that you just didn’t eat? Well I ate some for breakfast at a diner today and had about a cup leftover. There was cinnamon and a few raisins in there too. So while my intention was to eat it the next day, I thought that it would be … Continue reading Leftover Oatmeal Cookies
Bougatsa is among many Greek favorites! This is the recipe that I have been using for over 20 years. It’s one of my most cherished treats to bake when I have dinner guests. I actually pop it in the oven during the time that we are eating dinner so that the scents waft from the … Continue reading Bougatsa- Baked Semolina Custard Pie
Ok! I have found my new absolute favorite chocolate cake! This fudgy flourless chocolate cake is a game changer! Oh my goodness, cheers to fudgy deliciousness! This version has sugar as the sweetener. It created a cracked top. This is the sugar free version, made with allulose. It doesn’t get the same crackled effect, bits … Continue reading Fudgy Flourless Chocolate Cake
The biggest Greek New Years tradition, is the baking and cutting of the Vasilopita! It is the St. Basil’s cake. There is a hidden coin, called a flouri in it, and when we cut the cake, the winner of that coin is granted good luck for the new year. This day is observed for our … Continue reading Vasilopita- Brandy & Orange New Years Cake
Melomakarona are Greek honey cookies. They are very popular during the holiday season. We make them early in December and continue to enjoy them through the New Year. The cookies are spiced with cinnamon, clove and orange. And finally they are soaked in a delicious honey syrup. Greeks love their traditions. In fact we are … Continue reading Melomakarona- Greek Honey Cookies
Have you ever had pastitsio? The famous Greek pasta bake? The one that is layered with pasta, a cinnamon fragranced meat sauce, and a thick layer of creamy bechamel? You know the one that every Greek swears that their mother or yiayia make the most amazing one ever? Yes! That’s the one! Every single Greek … Continue reading Pastitsio
Avgolemono is one of the most nourishing soups that you will ever try! This is the traditional Greek version of chicken soup. While it appears creamy, it is really made with a mixture of eggs and lemon juice, and no dairy at all. There is a special trick to not curdling the eggs. You must … Continue reading Avgolemono Soup – Greek Chicken Soup
Across the globe you will find recipes for that mythical cure all called chicken soup! I remember both my mother and grandmother simmering the whole chicken in a stock pot, and adding the herbs and vegetables. How soothing it was on a cold or rainy day. How better it made you feel if you were … Continue reading Chicken Stock
Pumpkin season is officially here! And it’s one of my absolute favorite flavors! This pumpkin cream is made with real pumpkin. Pour this over iced cold brew coffee or into a latte. Sweeten it to taste. Mine is unsweetened, because I don’t usually sweeten my coffee drinks. But you can use your favorite one! You … Continue reading Pumpkin Cream for Coffee
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