Decadent Dark Chocolate & Cherry Ice Cream

20190628_073120erdfIf I try hard enough, I could probably make an even richer, creamier, and more indulgent dessert than this.  But I would have to try pretty hard.

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Portokalopita (Greek Orange & Phyllo Cake)

20190619_224457If you’ve ever worked with phyllo dough, you know that you’ve got limited time to use it before it turns into a flaky, dried out mess.  All is not lost.

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Ravani (Greek Semolina & Orange Syrup Cake)

20220417201329_IMG_7880Greeks love their sweets, and they love them best with a heavy dose of a flavor-filled syrup drizzled poured over them.  Because why not? Continue reading Ravani (Greek Semolina & Orange Syrup Cake)

Strawberries & Cream Upside Down Cake

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There is a good chance that if my youngest is in the garden but is nowhere to be seen, he has found some strawberries and is gobbling them up before anyone else gets a chance to.

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Koulourakia (Greek Easter Cookies)

20190419_073739In 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.

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Greek Candied Lemon “Spoon Sweet”

20190221_161009It is amazing how many tasty treats can be made with things most of us would just toss away.  That they were made in the first place tells us that the genius behind them was a frugal person not wanting to waste what could be otherwise useful.

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Meringues

20190318_105611Meringues may not be a Greek invention, but ask any Greek if they really care.  Hint: they don’t.

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Greek Kumquat “Spoon Sweet”

20190307_175732If there is ever a global shortage on sugar or honey, I’m not sure what most Greeks are going to do.  Greeks really love their sweets.

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Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)

20190207_213137Most rizogalo recipes will have the same ingredients and the same really long cooking time.  Be a rebel and follow me.  Why, you may ask?  Because the stuff tastes amazing, that’s why.

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Greek Brandy Confections

20181229_114320Bring these to your next get-together and you may never be without an invitation to a party again.  Try not to be offended that you may only be invited for the sweets.

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