If I were pressed to name one Greek cookie that reminds me of Christmas, this would be it. This is an oil-based cookie recipe that produces moist cake-like cookies flavored with orange and brandy that are bathed in a sweet honey syrup and topped with chopped walnuts. This recipe was given to me by my Thea […]

A delicious butter cookie with a hint of orange flavor, Koulourakia (koo-loo-RAH-kyah) are the traditional cookie of Greek Easter. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 tbsp. Crisco shortening 1 cup sugar 2 tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 4 oz. orange juice 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract […]

A “kouloura” (koo-LOU-rah) in Greek is a round twist. The name for these traditional butter cookies comes from their round twisted shape but you will also see Koulourakia as small braids or in the shape of the letter “S.” Koulourakia are delicious dunked in coffee or milk and are the traditional Easter cookie. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook […]

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 […]

The Greek island of Aegina is famous for its pistachio nuts and this cake is a fabulous combination of pistachio nuts and honey, perfect with coffee, tea, or milk.Use a standard loaf pan to make this cake, and set aside some shelled pistachios to garnish the top. The taste of thyme honey is ideal for this […]

In Greek: μυζηθρόπιτα, pronounced mee-zee-THROH-pee-tah Myzithra, like many Greek cheeses, comes in two varieties: fresh and soft, and aged and sharp. This recipe calls for unsalted fresh myzithra. If you can’t find this fabulous cheese, try the recipe with another dense, slightly moist, unsalted white cheese, such as ricotta or mascarpone. Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: […]

In Greek: βασιλόπιτα, pronounced vah-see-LO-pee-tah Of all the Vassilopita recipes, I like this one the best for making at home because the texture is lovely (like a granular pound cake) and it lends itself to decoration. In four- and five-generation families, we jump at every chance to give younger members decorating opportunities! The recipe calls for self-rising flour. […]

In Greek: κεϊκ με καρότα, say: cake meh kah-ROH-tah Western style cakes have been popular in Greece since the mid-20th century, and this version of carrot cake with walnuts is delicious … but different than most carrot cakes that have become popular in the US. It has no frosting, and doesn’t contain the spices that […]

In Greek: κεϊκ, pronounced: cake Similar to a pound cake, this is a simple cake with a touch of orange flavor. It can be embellished with chocolate, nuts, raisins, or other additions to your taste, but this is the basic recipe. Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 4 cups of flour 2 cups of sugar 2 […]

In Greek: μηλόπιτα, pronounced mee-LOH-pee-tah I use Golden Delicious apples in this recipe, but if you have a favorite apple you prefer for baking, use it. The recipe is easy to make, and uses olive oil, making it a great choice for those who don’t eat dairy products. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes […]