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 […]
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.
Boureki Cretan Zucchini Pie Here is the recipe for Boureki Cretan Zucchini Pie. It is one of the most popular dishes in Crete and one that leaves people wishing for more please. I will show you how to make the famous Boureki in your very own home so that you can enjoy the flavours of […]
Kalitsounia Cretan Cheese Pies Here is the recipe for Kalitsounia Cretan Cheese Pies. These cheese pies have been made by our family from since I can remember. There are many different types of Cretan pies, which come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and flavours. The name of the pie is often derived from the […]
