Sweets & Desserts Recipes
Bougatsa is arguably the most famous pastry of Thessaloniki. It’s typically a crispy concoction of paper-thin phyllo and a creamy, silky-sweet filling. Bougatsa can also be savory. This recipe is adapted from one of the city’s most famous bougatsa places, Bandis, whose family has been making this classic Greek dessert and wonderful Greek breakfast treat […]
WHAT KIND OF YOGURT IS BEST FOR THIS RECIPE? Full-fat Greek yogurt is the best for recipes like this one. You’ll get the best texture and flavor. WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD TO THIS DESSERT? Granola, seeds, or even chocolate chips.
ABOUT COCONUT FLOUR This type of flour is made from coconut meat. The procedure is as follows: coconut milk is removed from coconut meat, and the latter is dried at a low temperature and ground into a soft flour, terrific for baking. It has many health benefits -nutritious, naturally gluten-free, and high in protein, fiber […]
No matter how you spell it — phyllo, filo, or fillo — this crispy phyllo sundae uses a classic Greek ingredient as its foundation. Phyllo is, indeed, the start of countless Greek desserts, including the most famous ones, like baklava. This easy Greek phyllo dessert is unique because you can prepare it in a few […]
As far as Greek phyllo desserts go, Galaktoboureko is high on the list of great ones! This classic Greek phyllo recipe typically calls for a cream made with milk and semolina. My guest in this episode, well-known Athens vegan chef Nikos Gaitanos, created this vegan galaktoboureko which is absolutely delish. He surprised me with his […]
AMAZING CHIA SEEDS A power-packed superfood whose name means strength in the Mayan language, Chia is native to Mexico and Guatemala. Besides being packed with nutrients such as thiamine, niacin, and various dietary minerals including manganese, selenium, phosphorous, and copper, chia has the ability to absorb up to ten times its volume of liquid, so […]
TIPS FOR BETTER COOKIES Preheat the oven for 10 to 15 minutes before baking. – Don’t overmix the dough, as this will result to harder cookies – Chill your cookie dough, at least for half an hour. That’s a guaranteed tip to stop your cookies from spreading. – For better -and even- cookies, make sure […]
AVOCADO IN BAKING Avocado is rich in good fat and has a smooth, silky texture. It’s used a lot in baking, as it can replace butter, shortening, bananas, and even eggs. It contributes to the dessert’s texture as well as health benefits. Overall, it’s a star ingredient for those wanting to bake healthier, dairy-free or […]
RECIPE TIPS : The best variety of figs for this dish is Royal Black, a variety usually cultivated in the Attica prefecture. They are considered as one of the finest Greek varieties and they are fleshy, succulent and sweet. When paired with a tangy goat’s (or goat & sheep’s) cheese like manouri or chevre you […]
BUCKWHEAT CREPES TIPS: You can make these crepes up to one day ahead and refrigerate them. They can also freeze very well for several weeks. Stack them between pieces of parchment paper and wrap them airtight. OTHER TOPPINGS FOR INSPIRATION: Spinach and fried egg Creamy spinach and crispy mushrooms Mixed berries and maple syrup Apples […]