If you love cookies with a hint of spice, then you’ll want to try these Melomakarona (Greek Honey Cookies). Lightly flavoured with cinnamon and cloves and then soaked in a delicious honey syrup, they’re a must-try. What are Melomakarona? Melomakarona are traditional Greek honey cookies, […]
Dessert
Kataifi (Greek String Pastry Nut Rolls)
Greek desserts are well-known for their delicious use of sugar syrup, and Kataifi is a prime example. This Kataifi recipe combines crushed walnuts and almonds with the aromatic spices of cinnamon and cloves. The nutty filling is rolled in string pastry, baked until golden and […]
Greek Almond Shortbread Cookies (Kourambiedes)
These Greek Almond Shortbread Cookies are infused with the rich flavours of roasted almonds and a hint of brandy and vanilla. Their buttery texture and generous coating of icing sugar make them simply irresistible. There are many variations to the humble Kourambie, but this combination […]
Greek Easter Cookies (Koulourakia)
These traditional Greek Easter Cookies are gently infused with brandy, vanilla, and a hint of lemon zest for an unforgettable melt-in-your-mouth experience. While your typical pantry might contain some version of a shortbread cookie, a typical Greek pantry will have Koulourakia (pronounced koo-loo-ra-kee-ah). We make […]
Tsoureki (Greek Easter Sweet Bread)
You’ll love this Tsoureki recipe as it has a subtle flavour of spices that don’t overpower the sweet bread, and a secret ingredient that makes it lighter and fluffier for days! I remember the first time I made brioche as part of a cooking course. […]