Towering stacks of gossamer-thin pastry, impossibly crisp and glistening with sticky syrup gleam from within bakery cases across the globe. Though typically full to bursting with crisp walnuts and warm spices, baklava is no stranger to alternative approaches. Considering the fact that it’s been at the mercy of creative bakers for centuries, this well-loved treat […]…
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Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes — MyYellowApron
I just got back from Europe and I want to share a favorite dessert that I sampled in London – non stop – Victoria Sponge Cake. See more pictures of London and read about my trip here – LONDON – Grey Skies and Red Buses Almost everywhere in London – Bakeries, Tea places and Cafes,…
Greek Pita — Cheryl “Cheffie Cooks” Wiser
1/4 cup Greek Yogurt, 1/2 Lemon (juice only), 4 Pitas (toasted), Using ground Lamb or Beef (16 ounces) minced garlic clove, 1/4 onion-diced finely, 1 teaspoon oregano, black pepper, to taste, saute meat crumble as you cook it, add seasonings, drain any excess fat. 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbles, one diced tomato, lettuce of your…
Fluffy Made From Scratch Pancakes & a little history
It’s National Pancake Week (I think) and we kicked off the week with an Americanized version of savory French crepes. Today I’m bringing you the history behind pancakes and the best, fluffy, made from scratch recipe…ever! It’s said the origin of pancakes can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks who made a form of…
Where Do Your Favorite Foods REALLY Come From? “The Source of the Sauce” by Author Ken Bayliss
“The Source of the Sauce” Ken Bayliss We have all heard the one about Chop Suey being invented in San Francisco, and an equally famous story from the UK is that the nation’s most beloved dish is not fish and chips, but Chicken Tikka Masala, invented in Glasgow, Scotland, not India. Which makes you wonder…
Once Upon a Spice 