Pasteli is Greek Honey Sesame Candy that’s incredibly delicious and easy to make at home. I have so many fond memories of my grandmother...

I like sharing my favorite Greek cakes with you ( https://www.nikkiglekas.com/post/walnut-cake-karithopita ) because everyone loves them,...

I couldn’t help myself, Eggnog Cheesecake is an over-the-top dessert that everyone needs to have for the holiday season. It serves a...

Every year I try to share a classic holiday cookie recipe here. I find that no matter how many cookies we make ourselves, it’s always fun...

Melomakarona (Christmas Honey Spiced Cookies) Makes approx. 3 dozen Cookies Syrup 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup honey 1 ¼ cup water...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...