PAXIMATHIA (Greek Biscotti)
Paximathia are great for dunking in coffee or tea. The flavor can be varied by substituting anise or orange zest…
KOULOURAKIA (Greek Sesame Cookies)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment, or use foil and spray with non-stick spray. Mix…
KANAFI (Shredded Filo Dough with Cheese)
This easy to prepare cheese dessert is called KATAIFI in Greek and is sometimes made with walnuts (the same filling…
GALATOBOUREKO (Greek Custard in Filo)
Place the milk, farina, sugar, butter, vanilla and lemon zest in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly…
CHOCOLATE BAKLAVA ROLLS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brush a large, shallow baking pan with 2 Tbsp of the Clarified Butter. Place Nutella…
BIRD’S NEST BAKLAVA
Mix the walnuts with the spices and sugar. Set aside. Lay the filo dough on the table with the narrow…
BASIC SYRUP
This syrup is used in many Middle Eastern and Greek pastries. The orange flower water and rose water are traditional…
BAKLAVA (Filo and Walnut Pastry)
Baklava is the most popular dessert in the entire Mediterranean area. If you have never worked with filo dough, be…