In Greek: πετιμέζι, pronounced peh-tee-MEH-zee This is a specialty on the Greek island of Crete and one of the oldest (most ancient) recipes I know. Try this naturally sweet (no sugar added) syrup on yogurt, ice cream, in tea, on pancakes, in baking, and as a topping for snow!. A teaspoon also work wonders for […]

LEFKADITIKI POULENTA Greek cornmeal is usually a coarse grind, which is what I recommend in the recipe that follows. The ratio of water to cornmeal varies depending on the final texture one wants to achieve. In the old Greek dishes, the cornmeal was cooked to a medium consistency, which means a 4:1 ratio of water to cornmeal. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: […]

In Greek: γάστριν, pronounced GHAHS-treen Sesame seeds, pepper, and poppy seeds are only some of the unusual ingredients in this ancient recipe. Petimezi (a sweetener made from grapes), used long before sugar arrived in Greece, adds to the unique taste. If you’re hooked on the Ancients, give this recipe a try. Note that sugar is used in this syrup, […]

In Greek: μούστος, pronounced MOO-stohs Moustos is made using the juice squeezed from fresh grapes. In Greece, we make large quantities during the September grape harvest, and it’s a great project for kids. It freezes well, and can be used throughout the year. Moustos is used to make petimezi, a grape syrup known since ancient times that is […]

Plakous me petimezi Ingredients: For the pastry: 600 g flour 1/3 cup olive oil juice of 3 oranges salt olive oil for frying For the filling: 600 g mixed nuts (100 g each poppy and sesame seeds, coarsely ground pistachios, almonds, walnuts, and hazel nuts) 1/3 cup honey 100g sugar 1 cinnamon stick 200 g […]

Ingredients: 4 cups of flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp freshly ground cinnamon 1 tbsp freshly ground cloves 1/2 cup of olive oil or unsalted butter 2 tbsp of honey 1 cup of Petimezi-(Greek wine must syrup) Grated zest from 1/2 orange 1 cup of Orange juice Method: Sift together the flour, baking soda, […]

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In Greek: τηγανήτες, pronounced tee-ghah-NEE-tess Similar to small pancakes, these light, crispy medallion-sized treats are a delight served with honey or petimezi… or with syrup, preserves, or a creative topping of your own design. They can be eaten as a sweet snack, with breakfast, or as a brunch dish. Favorites during The Great Lent, these […]

In Greek: μουστοκούλουρα, say: moo-stoh-KOO-loo-rah This recipe for Grape Molasses Cookies is made withpetimezi – a sweetener that dates back to the Bronze Age. Buy it or make it at home to create these delicious cookies that are made with olive oil and no butter, eggs, or milk. The recipe makes 25-35 cookies, depending on the size. Prep […]

Recipes for Greek cookies include delicious voutimata (biscotti dunking cookies), sugary holiday confections, and those made with fabulous combinations of spices and nuts. Koulourakia – Greek Butter Cookies with Sesame The name for Koulourakia comes from their round twisted shape but you will also see them shaped as small braids or in the shape of the letter […]