Ingredients: 1/4 lb sweet butter and 2 tablespoons shortening 1 cup sugar 6 eggs separated 1 1/2 cups flour  (all purpose flour or cake flour) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 6 to 8 ounces of coconut For the syrup:   3 cups sugar 4 1/2 cups water some lemon juice […]

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. […]

Loukoumades (fried doughballs in syrup), Loukoumia, Ravani, Touloumbes and Baklavas are some well-loved desserts. There are also Pastish, cookies made of ground almonds, that are offered to guests at weddings. Flaounes are savory Easter pies that contain goats cheese (or a variety of cheeses), eggs, spices and herbs all wrapped in a yeast pastry, then brushed with egg […]