Mahlab is a spice made from ground cherry stones and, along with piney gum mastic, gives this Greek Easter bread its distinctive flavour. Hardboiled eggs dyed red and pressed into the bread give ...

Soak the currants in the warmed commandaria or port. Slice tsoureki into slices. Melt the butter. Whisk the eggs, milk and vanilla paste. Take a baking dish (about 25cm). Dip slices of tsoureki in ...