Category: Desserts
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Perfect Cinnamon Rolls
This has somehow become my favourite bun to make and at the same time it has become a hit amongst my friends and family. I have tried a few recipes so far but once I tried this one it was so good I decided that I had no choice but to stick with it. Everyone…
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Geometry of Baking or Trigona Panoramatos ~ Τρίγωνα Πανοράματος
One of the delicacies of my hometown, Thessaloniki, are these filo triangles filled with cream. You can mostly find them in Thessaloniki. Only some patisseries in the rest of Greece make them but they are not as good as the original ones. The difference is in the cream which has a very unique and smooth…
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Vanilla and Chocolate Cream Eclairs
I love challenges and when my work and everything else is under control I indulge myself in getting challenged in baking. I was in between making eclairs or baked Alaskas since they are considered two of the most difficult desserts. I asked a few friends for what they would prefer and most of them went…
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Cheese and Cream Pies ~ Τιροπιτάκια και Μπουγατσίνια με Κρέμα
Nothing is better than a nice warm breakfast that does not just include your typical bread and cheese or a type of spread. Ideally I prefer to have fruit first thing in the morning but sometimes I like to treat myself with something more. (If my family reads the last sentence they will define something…
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New York Style Cheesecake
Cheesecake is the dessert I used to make a lot when I was younger. Giotis was the first Greek brand to offer boxes containing semi-made ingredients and recipes for cakes and cheesecakes. A similar international brand is Betty Crocker. As a teenage girl it was exciting to bake something in just 15 minutes and succeed in it without any…
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Funky Chocolate Marcipan Volcanos ~ Αμυγδαλωτά με Καρύδα, Μαρμελάδα Πορτοκάλι και Σοκολάτα
One of the amazing benefits of loving baking and cooking is that when you crave a specific ingredient you can find so many alternatives ways of using it to create the perfect treat! Almonds, coconut flakes and chocolate are always in my cupboard. Last night I was craving for something small chocolatey and coconutey. I…
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Scones with Love
I met a close friend of mine for lunch yesterday who is also a dedicated baker like me. While we were chatting I mentioned that one of the reasons why I love baking is that it reminds me that the natural world has its own perfect timing. We live in a world where ‘time is…
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‘A Date with Cognac’ Dessert ~ Γλυκό του Κουταλιού Χουρμάς
Spoon sweets are maybe the most popular and traditional desserts in Greece. They are made by boiling fruit in syrup. The more traditional ones are made with cherries, figs, oranges and grapes. Nevertheless they can be made by most of the fruit even watermelons! As I was growing up to my surprise I was introduced…
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Marie Biscuit Chocolate Pudding Recipe ~ Κορμός Σοκολάτας
This pudding is one of the most common desserts of Greek households. Historically Marie biscuit chocolate pudding has come out of the fusion of Sri Lankan and British cuisine. Here I will give you one of the Greek variations. There are a few different ones and as usual I prefer the lighter version. The basic…
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Kanafe Recipe
I love Middle Eastern cuisine and I get excited every time I am introduced to a new dish! The used ingredients are very similar to Greek ones and thus it is easy for us Greeks to make them. My aunt introduced me to Kanafe last week and I loved it! Even though it is a…
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