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December 24, 2014 In Biscuits, Sweets By Emma

Melomakarona tis Giagia (Giagia’s honey syrup biscuits)

I love this time of year, so many delicious flavours flying around in the lead up to the big day.  We have an amazing array of biscuits here at our place right now, some cooked in-house and others delivered from friends and family.  To me, melomakarona are the golden child of Greek biscuits.  My mother in law (Giagia) only makes them at Christmas and Easter.  When I was dating Pete and first tasted these, I just knew I had to marry into this family!READ MORE

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December 16, 2014 In Biscuits, Sweets By Emma

Black Pepper, Rosemary & Fennel Biscotti

So I made these two days ago for the first time and they are AMAZING!  The savoury black pepper and rosemary go so so well with the sweet raisins (I used sultanas) and the almonds.  The fennel isn’t for everyone, I know, but you could easily leave it out or reduce the amount to half or a quarter.  Served with a strong gooey cheese (D’Affinois) and some fresh apricot it was O.M.G. Yum – a great little dessert, giving the sweets a break for one night at least!  READ MORE

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December 15, 2014 In Cakes, Sweets By Emma

Melopita (honey cake)

Sometimes I can’t get ricotta at the deli and end up having to buy a whole kilo from the cheese fridge at the supermarket.  If you find yourself with way too much ricotta, this is a great way to use it up.  It’s a really quick, easy and delicious little Greek cheese cake that’s kind of like a flan.  The cinnamon and honey add a great twist.  READ MORE

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December 3, 2014 In Desserts, Sweets By Emma

Cherry Clafoutis

Nothing screams Christmas like a big bowl of fresh, ripe cherries and we’ve had the most amazing harvest this year.  They are so good to eat fresh, but if you have a glut and are looking for something to make, this recipe is a simple and tasty way to use them up. Tinned or frozen cherries can be used too but, as always, fresh is best.  READ MORE

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