Melomakarona and kourabiedes are two words which, for Greek people, embody Christmas itself. They bring to mind the sweetness of the holiday season, both literally and figuratively. The two ...

– Spread chopped almonds on baking paper and place them on a baking tray. Toast in oven for about 10 minutes in a 150 degrees Celsius oven or till lightly browned. – Add butter in a small saucepan and ...

Every day till Christmas, we bake a recipe from the Star’s recipe archives. Today, Reagan goes rogue with lemon zest instructions.

Kourabiedes are bite-sized cookies from Greece The light shortbread’s special ingredient is almond, which gives it its signature flavor. The bite-sized cookies are dusted with powdered sugar ...

The hazelnut kourabiedes are an alternative for those who do not want the classic version. The secret of success lies in the choice of butter, but also in the right icing powder for the sprinkling.

The two most popular Christmastime sweets in Greece are undoubtedly melomakarona and kourabiedes. As they’re the two most widely made, there is a bit of a debate between fans of the cookies that ...