This Amygdalopita, is a traditional syrup soaked almond cake from Kefalonia. Kefalonia has a long history of almond based desserts, as islanders cultivated almond trees. Sweet treats like mandoles, mandolato, amygdalota, amygdalopita, and even bitter almond liqueur. There is something incredibly special about making an old recipe exactly as it was written, no modern measuring … Continue reading Amygdalopita from Kefalonia
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Kreatopita from Kefalonia
This meat pie is the most prominent dish from the Greek island that my family hails from, Kefalonia. We are famous for it. It is the dish that appears at nearly every major celebration. And it is the special dish that holds an incredible amount of memories for all of us.
Kefalonitiki Stouba – Feta Cheese Spread from Kefalonia
On National Feta Day (June 14th) I thought that I would introduce you to a very easy feta cheese spread that is a regional recipe from Kefalonia, called “kefalonitiki stouba” - «κεφαλλονίτικη στούμπα». Kefalonitiki Stouba My pappou Dionysi used to make a huge batch of this every year & I loved to eat it with … Continue reading Kefalonitiki Stouba – Feta Cheese Spread from Kefalonia
Mizithropita (Ricotta Cheesecake) from Kefalonia
There is one dessert that reminds me of yiayia Anneta, whose kitchen I grew up in. While she made multiple types of traditional desserts that I associate with her, this one in particular no one else that I knew made. It is a ricotta based cheescake that is a regional sepcialty to Kefalonia, where we … Continue reading Mizithropita (Ricotta Cheesecake) from Kefalonia
Greek Lemon Oregano Chicken Drumsticks
One of my favorite childhood foods. My mother always made the best chicken drumsticks.Lemon oregano chicken drumsticks! So simple, yet roasted to perfection. If you are a bread eater (keto or not), the sauce that is created in the pan, is the most flavorful to dip your bread in! Ingredients: 10-12 chicken drumsticks 1/2 cup … Continue reading Greek Lemon Oregano Chicken Drumsticks
