When Passover approaches, some of us stock up on nuts. Not only are they pretty great on their own, but they’re perfect for baking for the holiday, when flour is forbidden, because they make it ...

My Greek grandfather was a phyllo maker, and his baklava has been in my family for generations. My dad makes baklava every Christmas and showed me how it's done. The recipe isn't as intimidating as it ...

Baklava, while simple and straightforward enough, is often thought of as a dessert best saved for special occasions. While it’s a wonderful addition to any Easter or spring dinner menu, it’s also a ...

This dessert is a riff on chef Maria Leivaditaki’s recipe for portokalopita, a Greek syrup-soaked cake made from broken bits of phyllo dough in place of flour. The cake is moist, rich and delicious on ...

Raised in Yugoslavia, Sanda Vuckovi Pagaimo is the woman behind organic food blog Little Upside Down Cake. Growing up, Pagaimo was a math nerd, leading her to a job in IT. Eventually, though, her ...

This pistachio baklava cheesecake combines the classic flavors of oriental cuisine with traditional ingredients such as filo sheets, honey and roasted pistachios. With its three layers, this recipe is ...

If you’ve ever tried to make baklava, you’re aware of the labor-intensive process of buttering each thin layer of phyllo to create a beautifully flaky dessert. We’re not saying this dessert is a ...