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Honey & Sweets

Honey, citrus, nuts, and syrup-soaked sweets for the end of a long lunch.

27 recipes in this chapter

Galaktoboureko | Greek Custard DessertRead recipe

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Galaktoboureko | Greek Custard Dessert

Ah, the famous traditional galaktoboureko (γαλακτομπούρεκο). I firmly believe that while baklava is the most well-known dessert...

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Almonds With Honey | Pan Roasted Almonds With HoneyRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Almonds With Honey | Pan Roasted Almonds With Honey

Coming from the blue domed island in the Aegean Sea, almonds with honey is a unique and delicious way to enjoy almonds all while...

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Loukoumades | Greek Honey DonutsRead recipe

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Loukoumades · Greek Honey Donuts

We are back, and this time we've brought Loukoumades! Yay! It feels so good to be sitting down writing to all of you, and of course...

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Greek Almond Torte | Almond Muffins From SifnosRead recipe

Greek Breakfast Recipes

Greek Almond Torte | Almond Muffins From Sifnos

This summer has been super busy for us. Not only have we been working hard on this blog (and a few projects for it), but we’ve also...

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Sfakianopita | Cretan Cheese Pie With Nuts And HoneyRead recipe

Greek Appetizer

Sfakianopita | Cretan Cheese Pie With Nuts And Honey

There has been a lot going on these past few weeks in our home. First off, the wedding planning is into the final stages. We’re...

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Pantespani | Lemon Sponge CakeRead recipe

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Pantespani | Lemon Sponge Cake

Well now that Epiphany day has passed, and the 12 days of Christmas are over, I guess it’s time to take down the decorations, pack up...

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Cinnamon Twist BreadRead recipe

Greek Bread Recipes

Cinnamon Twist Bread

Jane and I were at a little bakery by our house the other day. We visit the place often, grab a coffee, a healthy lunch, and plan our...

From the archive12 ingredients
Greek Pumpkin Pie | KolokythopitaRead recipe

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Greek Pumpkin Pie | Kolokythopita

Every year Jane and I head to our local farm for their annual pumpkin patch. What’s cool about this location however, is that you get...

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Bougatsa | Lemon Orange PieRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Bougatsa | Lemon Orange Pie

Hi everyone! This is our last autopost. We'll be back soon so things will get back to normal. We hope you enjoy today's Greek dessert...

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Pistachio Ice CreamRead recipe

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Pistachio Ice Cream

\-Hi everyone, this is our second autopost. As you may know Jane and I are on vacation and will be back at the end of October- Let me...

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Cherry Spoon Sweet | Γλυκο ΒυσσινοRead recipe

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Cherry Spoon Sweet | Γλυκο Βυσσινο

Here in the states, we’re coming off a three day weekend. Jane and I love three day weekends (who doesn’t?) because it gives us a...

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Greek Halva | Pistachio and Almond HalvaRead recipe

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Greek Halva | Pistachio and Almond Halva

It’s been an interesting week for us thus far. Jane and I have been talking a lot about the website, new ventures, and things we’d...

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Greek Yogurt Lemon & Chocolate Bundt CakeRead recipe

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Greek Yogurt Lemon & Chocolate Bundt Cake

In case you didn’t know, today is, “National Junk Food Day.” It’s that one day a year where we should set aside to indulge in sweets,...

From the archive19 ingredients
Greek Rice Pudding | RizogaloRead recipe

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Greek Rice Pudding | Rizogalo

This Greek Rice pudding recipe might be one of the best Greek desserts out there. It is a labor of love, but the results are worth is...

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Pasteli | Ancient Greek Honey Sesame BarRead recipe

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Pasteli | Ancient Greek Honey Sesame Bar

Want to eat like the Ancient Greeks? Well, with today’s Pasteli recipe, you’ll have that opportunity. Pasteli (Παστέλι) might be one...

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Greek Yogurt With HoneyRead recipe

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Greek Yogurt With Honey

Each week Jane and I sit down to analyze what recipes we’ve done, what recipes we’d like to do, what we want to create, and what we...

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Fanouropita | Greek Cake for Lost ThingsRead recipe

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Fanouropita | Greek Cake for Lost Things

Yes, you read the title correctly, the Greeks have a cake for finding lost things. I know what you’re thinking, this could be one of...

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Koulourakia | Greek Easter CookiesRead recipe

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Koulourakia | Greek Easter Cookies

Yay! It’s that time of year again to make Greece’s beloved Koulourakia. These delectable butter cookies are a favorite after Greek...

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Baklava Recipe | Nuts and Phyllo Greek DessertRead recipe

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Baklava Recipe | Nuts and Phyllo Greek Dessert

I seriously do not know what the heck took Jane and I so long to post this recipe. Baklava is the epitome of Greek desserts; however,...

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Pistachio CookiesRead recipe

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Pistachio Cookies

Let me tell you, I have a love affair with pistachios. I'm so thankful they're one the healthiest nuts around. They have been linked...

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Melomakarona | Greek Honey Cookies With WalnutsRead recipe

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Melomakarona | Greek Honey Cookies With Walnuts

It's inevitable that I wait until the last few days to do all my X-mas shopping. I'm not really a fan of long lines and overcrowded...

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Kourambiethes | Greek Christmas CookiesRead recipe

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Kourambiethes | Greek Christmas Cookies

Yes, it's the holiday season once again. I can't believe this year is almost over. As times goes by, I feel each year progressively...

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Phyllo Cups With Ice CreamRead recipe

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Phyllo Cups With Ice Cream

Chocolate chip ice cream. That is all. No wait, there's a whole idea that I had, a whole article about the best way to eat chocolate...

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Greek Hazelnut CakeRead recipe

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Greek Hazelnut Cake

I owe my love for hazelnuts not to my Greek side, but to my Irish - my mom's side. My mom has been a huge hazelnut lover ever since I...

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Grilled Peaches With Greek YogurtRead recipe

Greek Desserts

Grilled Peaches With Greek Yogurt

Peaches with honey (ροδακινα με mέλι - rodhakina me mili) What a beautiful summer treat this turned out to be...I mean, anytime we use...

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Saragli | Nutty Baklava | Nuts In PhylloRead recipe

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Saragli | Nutty Baklava | Nuts In Phyllo

As we develop this blog, we realize that we have more dinner and appetizer dishes than we do dessert. Is it to be expected? Probably....

From the archive10 ingredients
Galaktoboureko Rolls | Greek Custard DessertRead recipe

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Galaktoboureko Rolls | Greek Custard Dessert

Mmm...Galaktoboureko Rolls....This delightful summer dessert will have everyone raving. The sweet syrup drizzled over the perfectly...

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