We love going apple picking every fall. The only problem is that we return with a ton of apples and I have to find a lot of things to...

When entertaining for the holidays I like to make good use of the ingredients I have on hand. It’s not uncommon that one ingredient will...

Banana Pumpkin Chocolate Chip bread is my favorite quick bread recipe for fall. It is easy to make, tastes fantastic, and is perfect for children. I always have a lot of bananas in my kitchen because my kids grab them whenever they need a quick snack. When I’m making this bread, I always use the two that are the most overripe because they are easy to mash, and this way they won’t go to waste and get thrown out. The pumpkin I use comes from a can. We love to carve pumpkins, bu

It’s always good to have a few showstopper desserts in your repertoire for those days when you want to bake to impress. This...

These Lemon Poppyseed Muffins are made with Greek Yogurt, which makes them a tangy, tasty breakfast treat. Muffins are one of those great...

This is a truly delicious dessert that is a lot of fun to make. Kataifi is a lot like Baklava, it consists of a sweet, crunchy nutty...

Walnut cake is called Karithopita in Greece. It’s a traditional cake made that is soaked in a sweet syrup and typically served at social...

I had a lot of fun filming this episode because Halva is one of my all-time favorite Greek recipes. It’s very representative of Greek...

Today I’m sharing the recipe for Portokalopita, a traditional Greek orange cake. This lovely cake is made with flour, eggs, and shredded...

This is a brief episode to show you how to make candied orange slices, which are a great garnish for sweets, drinks, or even decoration....

I couldn’t let another month go by without sharing my method for making Homemade Greek Yogurt with you. To say this is a staple in my...

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! As I’ve noted before, we treat Valentine’s Day as a family holiday in our household. I love getting the kids...

I love sharing my family recipes and today I’m sharing one from my Aunt Sultana. I was so happy when she wrote down this recipe for me because I’ve always loved these cookies. She is an incredibly talented baker and anything she makes tastes absolutely wonderful. These Lace Cookies are a great example of her baking mastery. I promise you will all love them as much as I do! The tricky part about these cookies is that are very few ingredients and they don’t bake for too long. I

Our holidays are a little different each year depending on which one of us my parents are visiting. When my mother is with us she is always in charge of Christmas morning breakfast. However, this year she is visiting my sibling so I plan to make this Overnight Eggnog French Toast. I love this recipe because it is really easy for me to pull together the night before and pop in the oven on Christmas morning. There is always so much going on during the holidays I need something

You’ve seen me make this before because I love this recipe. Cracker Toffee Bark is a classic sweet that works for any holiday and today I’m making a Christmas version. I really believe that this season begs for all kind of sweet recipes and I love making ones that don’t require too many hours in the kitchen. This particular recipe comes together very quickly and then you just pop it in the freezer (or onto a freezing porch) to let it firm up. I use regular salted crackers for

I love to making Peanut Butter Blossoms during the holidays. I have a lot of memories of making them as a child with my mother. She would always put me in charge of unwrapping the holiday kisses. It was so much fun! I know she found the recipe on the back of the Hershey Kisses bag like most parents did. These days I’ve adapted it slightly to make them softer and chewier, and I’ve found a way to make them even more festive. Since these are a great recipe to make with kids, I a

I know there are a lot of pumpkin desserts out there but I have to add my Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake to the mix because it is THAT good, plus it’s very easy to make. Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve made this over the years. It’s always requested for Thanksgiving AND Christmas in my house. I promise, once you try this recipe you’ll definitely add it to your holiday dessert table, too. I first started making this years ago when my children were very young. At this

You know those simple recipes that give you a lot of mileage in the kitchen? This is one of them. Candied walnuts are delicious for so many reasons. They are salad toppers, appetizers, grazing table additions, cheese companions, the perfect just-right gift for friends and family, and so much more. I know you can buy them in stores if you must. But, honestly, it’s easier and less expensive to make them at home. Before you roll your eyes please watch the video – they are truly

This well-known Greek dessert is made with shredded phyllo dough, vanilla custard, and whipped cream. It’s a comforting dessert that is great for children and adults. It was very popular at our Greek restaurant and is equally as popular at home!. EKMEK 9 x 13 pan – Serves 24 INGREDIENTS ½ box of Kataifi Phyllo (16 oz) (this brand is already shredded) 2 sticks of unsalted butter, thinly sliced Remove the excess butter Syrup 3 cups of water 2 cups of sugar Lemon Peel 1 - cinnam

Today I’m sharing a little treat I call the Baklava Sundae I sometimes make when I have a tray of Baklava at home. This is more a method than a recipe, but it’s too good not to share! We are always making ice cream treats at home and this one is a clear favorite. I also used it to serve it on the dessert menu at our Greek restaurant – it was oh so good! To make this dessert you start with a big slice of baklava broken up in a bowl. Then you add a scoop of or two of your favo