Greek Beach Doughnuts Paralias Here is the recipe for Greek Beach Doughnuts Paralias. Doughnuts Paralias – Paralia means beach. So essentially these are beach doughnuts! Why the weird name? Simply because these doughnuts are commonly sold along the shore of the beach in Greece. Have you ever found yourself in Greece lying on a sun-bed […]
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Almond Cake Pasta Amigdalou Here is the recipe for Almond Cake Pasta Amigdalou. A Greek cake that is made with sponge layers either a classic sponge cake or a meringue base. This version uses the meringue version. I have tried numerous versions of this cake in order to bring to you the best almond cake […]
Artos Sweet Bread Recipe Here is the recipe for Artos Sweet Bread. This bread is a sweet, soft, aromatic and delicate bread that is commonly made on the celebration day of Tis Panagias, August 15th. I specifically remember the day I completely fell in love with Artos. Although I’ve always enjoyed it as my grandmother […]
Almond Pears Amigdalota Recipe Here is the Almond Pears Amigdalota Recipe. These almond delights require no baking whatsoever and are a cute treat to make and serve to family & friends. They are super easy to make and only require very few ingredients. The biscuit sweets require very few ingredients and little effort but the […]
Olive Oil & Yoghurt Cake with a cinnamon walnut filling Here is the recipe for Olive Oil & Yoghurt cake. This Greek cake recipe includes a cinnamon walnut filling in the centre. It is such an quick and easy recipe to make and perfect for morning or afternoon tea. Sponge cakes full or nuts and […]
Stafidota Sultana Filled Biscuits Here is the recipe for Stafidota Sultana Filled Biscuits! These biscuits are a good choice to accompany your after dinner tea or hot chocolate. I love biscuits with a natural fruit filling. Ingredients Stafidota Sultana Filled Biscuits Dough 180mls olive oil 125g sugar 30mls raki 40mls lukewarm water 1/4 teaspoon baking […]
Here is the recipe for Sultana Walnut Cake! A deliciously soft, moist and flavour rich cake, this cake is simply delightful. A cake that suits the type of flavours I like, such as fruit and nut combinations, sultanas and walnuts and fragrant spices such as cinnamon & clove. A simple yet flavoursome sponge cake. Yes […]
Cretan Olive Oil Biscuits Here is the recipe for Cretan Olive Oil Biscuits. These biscuits also contain Raki which is the national drink of Crete. Do not confuse it with aniseed flavoured raki of other nations or with ouzo. Raki is also known as Tsikoudia and is a distilled spirit derived from grape pomace.
Kariokes Chocolate Walnut Cakes Kariokes Chocolate Walnut Cakes, are small bitesize mini cakes that traditionally, are wrapped in foil and provided as a food gift. They are full of intense flavour due to the walnuts, chocolate and brandy combination. Just the right sweetness, crunch and softness. For those who love chocolate, alcohol and nut based […]
Founouropita Greek Cake Founouropita Greek cake is made on the celebration of Agios Fanourios. He is the Saint that one prays to when they are seeking an answer, a revelation or to find something that is lost. When you have a request or a wish for something to come true/or to be revealed to you, […]