Sweet Potato Tahini Phyllo Coils
These are delicious and pretty healthy! Use olive oil to lubricate the phyllo. Tahini is a great source of calcium and sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins A, B-6, and C, as well as potassium and fiber. Try them with one of Greece’s masterful sweet wines, from the Monemvasia region in the Peloponnese. […]
Fresh Pumpkin Pie – Glykia Kolokythopita
Enjoy this traditional Greek fresh pumpkin phyllo pie. It’s a much healthier alternative to the canned pumpkin pies that most Americans are familiar with.
Fanouropita, a Vegan Spice Cake with Olive Oil & Nuts
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Rice Pudding with Greek Yogurt & Peaches
Summer rice pudding with a Greek peach topping.
Almost No-Cook Greek Yogurt Pavlova with Strawberries
When it’s strawberry time in Greece, my heart, palate and head go to the best dessert of all, a pavlova. This version is made not with whipped cream but with thick, tart Greek yogurt. Dress this with a drizzle of Greek honey for something even more special. You can find amazing regional Greek honeys as […]
Whole Wheat Lemon Pound Cake with Greek Yogurt & Olive Oil
This is the easiest cake to make. Basically it requires mixing all the ingredients together at once then baking in a loaf pan. It was the first cake my own kids learned to make and it’s often breakfast in our home! Make sure to use great extra-virgin Greek olive oil, which you can find on […]
Chocolate Poached Pears with Mastiha and Orange
This dessert is sure to inspire awe. The chocolate and Mastiha are an intoxicating, almost addictive match and the dessert is so lovely to look at.
Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse with Tahini, Almond Milk & Honey
An easy, dairy-free chocolate mousse that’s surprisingly creamy and silky.
Tahini-Chocolate Mousse
Tahini (sesame paste) replaces milk and butter in many Greek Lenten desserts, both traditional and contemporary. It goes particularly well with chocolate and with honey. Enjoy it with a sip of Greek herbal tea, too! For a lovingly curated array of Greek ingredients to pair with this recipe, check out my online store here.
Vasilopita Cake
At New Year’s for good luck, Greeks make Vasilopita, which can be a sweet bread, cake, or even meat pie. Regardless of the recipes, a coin is always inserted and whoever gets it in their piece will have good luck for the next year.
Syrup-Soaked Greek Ekmek Dessert with Rosewater
Bread pudding meets ekmek in this "east meets west" dessert idea. The pistachios are a real treat, too. Try to use Aegina pistachios, the best in the world, dry-farmed, so intensely flavored and crunchy.
Greek Pumpkin Pie with Phyllo and Honey
Pumpkin is used readily in many Greek dishes, sweet and savory. This is one of many different regional pumpkin pies. You can find a rnge of great Greek honey on my online store here.