Koulourakia are the best butter cookies in my book! They are the official Greek Easter cookie, but we do enjoy them all year long. To quote my friend Kathy : “Koulourakia have been prepared since at least the time of the Minoan civilization. The Minoans sometimes prepared the pastries like small snakes, because they worshiped … Continue reading Koulourakia- Greek Butter Cookies
Chocolate Tahini Orange Olive Oil Cake.This is lightly sweet, earthy, and a little floral. Perfect with coffee or tea. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour4 eggs1 cup of sugar1 cup olive oil1/4 cup Greek yogurtZest of 2 oranges1/4 cup hot water1 shot of bourbon or brandy 2 tbsp tahini1/2 cup cocoa powder1 tsp instant coffee1 tsp … Continue reading Chocolate Tahini Orange Olive Oil 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
Saint Fanourios is one of the most beloved saints in the Greek Orthodox tradition, celebrated each year on August 27. His name comes from the Greek word fanerono (φανερώνω), meaning “to reveal” or “to make known,” and over the centuries he has become the saint people turn to when something—or even someone—needs to be found. … Continue reading Fanouropita
Vanilla extract is always a big baking and flavoring staple in any kitchen. A long time ago I had watched an Ina Garten video segment on her homemade vanilla extract, and I was intrigued!!! I recently started my own batch. Apparently, you only need two ingredients & time to make it happen! You need grade … Continue reading Homemade Vanilla Extract
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