Category: Sweet
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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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Chocolate Parfait Ice Cream a Recipe by Michele Volonaki ~ Παγωτό Παρφέ Σοκολάτα
Once you make home made ice cream and you realize how easy it is you suddenly stop being satisfied by what you find in the market and you end up trying to make different types and flavors I have to admit that once more I set myself a challenge and decided to make Chocolate Parfait Ice Cream. The…
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Refreshing and Light Pavlova
Weather is getting warmer and sunnier and is setting the mood for BBQs! Best way to finish off a good BBQ is with a light, fruity and refreshing dessert. Pavlova not only tastes good but with all the berries and strawberries looks like a summer basket on your table. I always thought that pavlova is…
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Lemon Curd Recipe
Lemon curd is one of my favourite spreads and basic ingredients for crepes and other sweet treats. I found out about it while being in the UK. I am not sure whether you can find it in Greece but until I came to UK I had never heard of it before. Like marmalades and jams…
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Fudgy Brownies
Chocolate is maybe one of the best basic ingredients for desserts. So much choice in recipes using chocolate and since chocolate tastes good on its own most of them turn out delicious. I love brownies especially when I eat them with ice cream! I have tried a few recipes but I am stuck with this…
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