Paximadia with Carob, Hazelnut & Cranberry
Carob is much like cocoa powder and if someone is allergic to cocoa then carob is your go-to ingredient.
Paximadia With Figs, Star Anise & Walnuts
I came up with this recipe after having an epiphany that I must once again have and enjoy the flavour combo of walnuts and figs in a recent salad with this same glorious pairing of walnuts and figs. In that post, encouraged you to place a walnut and dried fig in your mouth to prove […]
Nistisima Paximadia
Here I am, mid-week into the first week of Lent. The first day is the hardest and then each day it becomes easier and easier. One meal that’s a challenge is breakfast. I eat breakfast, rarely skip and when I do, I fell out or sorts – almost ill for the rest of the day. […]
Leftover Idea – Tsoureki Paximadia
Greeks are resourceful folks who don’t like to waste or throw away food. This past Orthodox Easter fell on May 5th and that means the aroma of baked Tsoureki fills the home. Tsoureki is Greek Easter bread with a distinct aroma of mastiha and mahlepi. Looks like challah but sweeter, more aromatic and yes, better. […]
Paximadia With Anise
Paximadia have been enjoyed prior to any memory I have of when biscotti started appearing in cafes and coffee houses. Greeks will often enjoy a Paximadi as part of a breakfast or as a side with a Greek coffee. Since the autumn of last year, I’ve been enjoying my Greek coffee each morning and some […]
Paximadia- Greek Toasted Almond Cookies
Paximadia are akin to Biscotti. My mom’s being making these for years but I haven’t had a real appreciation for them until as of late. Paximadia are often served with coffee. They are dry and great for dunkin’. I’m a guy and baking isn’t my strong suit but I was relieved that these cookies turned […]
Posh Cretan Dakos Salad
If you’ve been to Crete, you will have enjoyed a Cretan Dakos Salad. The base is a round Cretan rusk, topped with grated (or diced) ripe tomato and finished with fresh tart cheese (fresh myzithra). A garnish of dried Greek oregano, an olive and tuck in! For those not familiar with Cretan rusks (Paximadia), they […]
LIVE WEBINAR: Greek Easter Baking
I am excited to be back in the kitchen. This will be my first live cooking class open to people all around the world! Participants will experience a LIVE demonstration and be able to join in the conversation while following along at home. Each participant will receive detailed recipes for making Easter Koulourakia (cookies), Paximadia […]
Greek Easter Baking Class – Montreal
I am excited to be offering a Greek Easter baking workshop. We’ll share our family’s recipes for making Easter Koulourakia (cookies), Paximadia (Greek biscotti), and finally, we’ll share our secrets for making the best Tsoureki with an array of braided shapes. The class is limited to just 12 spots so get’em before they’re gone! Join […]
Greek Christmas Recipe Round-Up
I decided to organize some Christmas dishes for you to consider when you’re planning your Christmas, holiday and New Year’s menus. These are some options divided simply in savory and sweet categories. Eat when you drink, drink when you eat and reach out and invite someone extra to the table. You’ll feel good! Savory Greek […]