Baklava! Turkish or Greek? It doesn’t matter, it’s just delicious! What is Baklava? Baklava (/bÉĖklÉĖvÉĖ, ĖbÉĖklÉvÉĖ/, or /bÉĖklÉĖvÉ/, Ottoman Turkish: ŲØŲ§ŁŁŁŲ§) is a layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey. It was one of the most popular sweet pastries of Ottoman cuisine. The pre-Ottoman origin of the dish is unknown, but, in …
Finally, summer is here again! Let’s celebrate it! I’m totally sure that all of you’re excited to go out with friends & family and enjoy the amazing weather, the summer breeze and the good food! Here I have for you the ultimate summery dish with fresh sea bass, seasonal vegetables, chorizo, celeriac and fennel puree …
How to naturally dye Easter eggs!? Easter eggs, also called Paschal eggs and Egg of Easter are eggs that are sometimes decorated They are usually used as gifts on the occasion of Easter. As such, Easter eggs are common during the season of Eastertide (Easter season). Although eggs, in general, were a traditional symbol of fertility and rebirth, in Christianity , for the celebration …
My grandmother’s batzina pie, is the best pie in the world! Batzina is a Greek (from Thessaly), easy and crustless pie with zucchini, feta and fresh herbs. Every June, we pick the first zucchini from our garden and we make this delicious pie! It’s a tradition in my family! Everyone wants our recipe! So, there’s …
I adore spinach pie! In Greece, we call it ”SPANAKOPITA” . Spinach is ”spanaki” and pie is ”pita”.I remember, when I was child, my grandmother teached me how to make this pie with ”phyllo krousta” or she made her own pie crust from scratch. About the filling, Oh my God, i love this filling! You …
OMG! (Oh My Greek) The most divine Greek dessert : Greek Orange Pie – Portokalopita! First time Ī tasted this pie I was child. But I still remember that day, me and my mother were at my aunt’s house and she offered us orange pie with ‘‘mastiha” ice-cream! Oh my God! I was speechless and …
In Greece, we call it ”KARIDOPITA”. Walnut is ”karidi” and pie is ”pita”. We used to add syrup into our cakes, so cake with syrup is pie for greeks. I know, we (greeks) are crazy! I love this walnut cake, why? Because it’s moist and fluffy and i can serve it with ice-cream! Ingredients: For …
