History:Baklava is a sweet and decadent pastry that has a rich history in Turkey and the broader Middle East. While the exact origins of baklava are disputed, it is widely believed to have b… Read More

Named for the year The Walt Disney Company was founded, 1923 celebrates the legendary animation studio that was founded in Southern California. 1923 is a vintage Disney fan's dream as its fi… Read More

Introduction: Indulge in the delightful world of almond baklava sweet, a beloved baklava dessert renowned for its exquisite taste and delicate layers of phyllo dough. With the irresistible n… Read More

Baklava is a delectable pastry with a rich history and cultural significance in various regions worldwide. This delightful dessert is made with layers of thin, flaky pastry filled with nuts… Read More

Kunafa (Arabian Dessert)Kunafa, pronounced (Ku-Na-Fah), is a traditional Arabic dessert with many variations in neighboring countries. Lately in my visits to Egypt I have seen a lot of… Read More

Baklava vs Kunafa: a comparison of two beloved Middle Eastern desserts. Baklava and Kunafa are two popular Middle Eastern desserts that are enjoyed worldwide. Baklava originated in the Ottom… Read More

Persistent little bugger made us laugh!It’s Sunday morning, and I have a good handle on the food for this evening’s sundowner party for 11 guests, including Rita, Gerhard, and Le… Read More

Chicken Breasts in Phyllo is a different and delicious way to serve chicken! In this recipe, chicken breasts are wrapped in buttery phyllo. There is a creamy lemon sauce inside each phyllo… Read More

Nothing warms you up better than a beautiful tagine. The tagine was originally a Berber dish and evolved as an excellent meal to make the most of tough cuts of meat while cooking over an ope… Read More

If you're tired of buying tiny pieces of expensive baklava, make a pan of it at home. Create a flavorful syrup with your favorite spices and use your choice of nuts to make a rich filling. T… Read More

Burek, Byurek, Byrek,Böregi,pasta,kahvalti,Börek is a baked dish consisting of a savory or sweet filling wrapped in yufka - thinly stretched sheets of dough made with flo… Read More

RECIPE BY: MAUREEN ABOODA special filling of seeds and sugar, along with layering the filling twice, make this a wonderful Lebanese baklawa. Perfect for those with nut allergies or anyone av… Read More

Prep Time 1 hour (divided)Cook Time 1 hourINGREDIENTSSyrup (Attar)4 cups sugar2 cups water1 squeeze half a lemon2 tsp rose water2 tsp orange blossom waterBaklawa2 sticks unsalted butter **se… Read More

I shared with you a recipe from a young friend who had lived in a student flat on a meagre income while he was studying. It was a delicious and heartwarming chicken stew made from the leftov… Read More

Technically, this recipe is not a greek one but comes from the ottomanic cuisine and our neighbouring Turkey (read more information about baklava here). People use to make it so often here t… Read More