Ingredients: 5-6 cups all purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. ground anise seed 3 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 2 cups vegetable oil 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 cup orange juice 1/4 cup brandy Zest of one orange Method: Using a mixer, beat the oil […]

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 […]