Have you ever worked with phyllo dough? I’ve been hooked on the pastry sheets, known for their use in Greek and Middle Eastern pastries, ever since I opened my first box in culinary school. Whether layered with nuts and honey or folded and crimped into a skillet, the paper-thin sheets bake up flaky and crisp, creating the perfect […]
PREP TIME: 2 hours 20 minutesMAKES: one 8-inch cheesecake I’ve never been a huge fan of key lime pie (too sour, too sweet), which is where this no-bake cheesecake swoops in to save the day. The acidity of the filling, in a way, offsets its sweetness and highlights its perfect “just rightness”; meanwhile, the heavy […]
This key lime coconut pie is so refreshing and one of my favorite tropical desserts! It is so creamy and easy – simply delicious! Ingredients: 1 Graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade – here is the recipe: LINK) 250 ml (1 cup) heavy cream 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 5-ounces (1 can) unsweetened coconut milk 14-ounces (1 can) […]
If you have not tried Spanakopita before, you’re in for a treat! Spanakopita is a delicious savory Greek pie made of perfectly crispy layers of phyllo dough and a comforting filling of spinach and feta cheese. Trust me, this is so much easier to make than you think! Spanakopita makes a great side dish for […]
Ahhh the famous spanakopita. A favorite appetizer, meal, and snack not only in Greece but around the globe. Go into any bakery in Greece and you will find this wonderful pie, made with spinach and feta surrounded by crunchy (and often messy) phyllo. For us spanakopita is a weekly staple and I also keep a bunch […]