There is a huge debate amongst Greek circles as to which is the best Greek Christmas cookie. You’re either Team Kourambiethes, or you’re Team Melomakarona. I just say, I’ll eat yours, whatever it is, if you don’t want it.
Continue reading Melomakarona (Greek Honey Cookies)
The beginning of each new year here starts off in the worst way for those whose resolutions were to eat healthier and lose weight: the arrival of Girl Scout Cookie season. Me personally, I embrace it with a little too much gusto.
Continue reading Macadamia Nut and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chances are good that unless you were raised in a traditional Greek home, you have never heard of these cookies. They may not look like much, but you’ll have to trust me when I tell you that looks can be deceiving.
Continue reading Moustokouloura (Greek Grape Molasses Cookies)
One time, my reward from my dad for a semester of good grades was a jar of Planters Dry Roasted peanuts to have all to myself. No joke, one of the best treats I’ve ever received.
Continue reading Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Cookies
As handy as Google translate can be, there are times when it really kind of sucks. Like when you’re trying to read recipes in Romanian. I’m pretty sure these cookies aren’t really called raisins with raisins, because that seems kind of redundant.
Continue reading Fursecuri Cu Stafide (Romanian Rum Raisin Cookies)
This is the very first recipe where I not only created it, I also *get this* … actually wrote it down. Like, with real measurements and everything.
Continue reading Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies
In a Greek home, koulourakia are to Easter what pumpkin pie is to Thanksgiving. Can you have one without the other and still call it a holiday? I think not.
Continue reading Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)
These treats need to come with a hefty warning. Don’t breathe in, don’t breathe out, don’t laugh, snort, cough, sneeze, or do anything else similar while eating them. Oh yeah, and don’t wear black.
Continue reading Kourambiethes (Greek Almond Shortbread)
Every Greek woman I know has their own version of this Greek staple, so why should I be any different?? And every one of us thinks our own is the best, and of course we’re all correct. Of course.
Continue reading Paximathia (Greek Biscotti)
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