Souffra: Greek Custard Cake with Blueberries
If you ask me, this Greek custard cake is a summer hit. Tasty, quick to make, and super good looking, this dish needs to be tried. Give it a go....
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Dessert
If you have a sweet tooth then you cannot miss these tantalising desserts and mouth-watering treats.
Rhubarb Frangipane Tart
Rhubarb frangipane tart is a rustic dish originating from France. It has a puff pastry base, sour-ish rhubarb, a delicate almond flavor, and a final touch of aromatic natural honey....
Easter Pastry Bunnies with Nutella & Mascarpone Honey Cream
Easter bunny pastries made with puff pastry and Nutella are a fun and delicious treat that kids absolutely love. I told my kids I had a surprise for them, without...
Flaounes: Cypriot Easter Cheese Pastries
Flaounes (singular: flaouna) are traditional Cypriot pastries typically enjoyed during Easter. They are made with a rich yeast dough filled with halloumi along with mint, honey, raisins and spices such...
Kalitsounia: Sweet Cretan Cheese Pie
Lets dive into the flavors of Crete with a traditional recipe for Kalitsounia, also known as Lixnarakia . These delightful little pastries are a hallmark of Cretan cuisine, offering a...
Easter Chick & Bunny Cupcakes
In this recipe, we’ll show you how to create adorable chick and bunny cupcakes that are sure to bring joy to your Easter celebration. These charming treats are not only...
Egg-shaped Lemon Curd Cookies
This Easter, remember to whip up some scrumptious egg-shaped filled cookies, perfect for children and adults alike. Chef’s Pencil is part of the Amazon Associate Program and earns from qualifying...
Fogatsa (Sweet Easter Bread from Corfu)
Fogatsa, a beloved sweat Easter bread, originates from the Greek island of Corfu. With a history of Venetian rule spanning several centuries, Corfu’s culinary traditions bear the imprint of Venetian...
Turkish Flour Halva
Halva is one of those quintessential Turkish treats that you have to try at least once. Besides water, it only requires four simple ingredients and it’s simply delicious. Check out...
Şekerpare (Turkish Cookies)
Şekerpare are traditional Turkish cookies that are soaked in a sweet syrup flavored with lemon. They can be made with or without almonds – and this traditional recipe by Chef...
Easy Vegan Cheesecake with Coconut Milk & Dates
When it comes to desserts, we don’t hold back on the love we pour into them for our loved ones. And this vegan cheesecake recipe is no exception! You can...
Zebra Cake Recipe
This is a show-stopper cake that is perfect for birthday parties, holidays and other celebrations. It not only looks great, but it’s also super delicious. The base is super easy...
30 Tasty European Cookie Recipes to Try Out
When it comes to cookies, preferences vary, but this list of European cookies caters to so many tastes that it’s hard not to find a favorite. Soft, crunchy, fruity, flaky...
Serano Cake: Greek Chocolate Cake
This is a timeless recipe of a famous Greek chocolate cake that was all the rage in the 60′, 70’s and 80’s. While the recipe is old, the Serano cake...
Easy Blackcurrant Sponge Cake
This blackcurrant sponge cake is the perfect treat for lazy Sundays, when you want something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. The cake is light and...
Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting
These chocolate cupcakes with vanilla cream are a decadent treat that’s perfect for any occasion. The rich chocolate base is a perfect match with the smooth and creamy vanilla frosting....
Revani: Traditional Greek Orange Syrup Cake
Greek chef Giorgos Tsoulis shares his recipe for Revani (or Ravani) Veroias, a beloved syrup-soaked cake from the city of Veria in northern Greece. Unlike many revani recipes that use...
Galaktoboureko: Greek Custard Pie
Chef Giorgos Tsoulis presents the most amazing, super delicious, crunchy, light and aromatic Galaktoboureko, a delicious Greek custard pie and one of the most popular Greek desserts. Each bite fills...
Chocolate Melomakarona: Greek Chocolate & Honey Cookies
Imagine the delicious, traditional melomakarona in a rich chololate ganache coating – that’s what you’re getting with this amazing recipe by Greek celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis. Related: 10 Delicious Greek Cookies...
Kourabiedes: Greek Almond & Butter Cookies
Kourabiedes are one of the most popular Greek cookies and they are unmissable from the Christmas table. They could be described as almond snowball cookies since they contain almond flakes,...
Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies with Jam
If you thought thumbprint cookies are delicious, try this recipe with pistachios! It’s simply to die for. This pistachio thumbprint cookies recipe was created by Greek celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis....
Homemade Christmas Tree Cookies with Vanilla
If you’re looking for some gorgeous and tasty cookies that scream Christmas, look no further. These buttery Christmas tree cookies by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis are easy to make and are...
Chocolate Kourabiedes: Greek Chocolate Butter Cookies
Together with melomakarona, kourabiedes, also spelled kourambiedes, are the symbol of the Greek Christmas. They were considered the luxurious, upper-class Greek Christmas cookies as they require a lot of butter...
Melomakarona: Greek Christmas Honey Cookies
Melomakarona are delicious, traditional Greek cookies with a very long history: they hail from Byzantine times and were originally made for funeral wakes. Sometime during medieval times, they got dunked...