It is not certain who invented baklava though many Eastern European countries claim it as their own. There are some variations as well but I think the recipe is pretty open to all kinds of improvements and/or new ingredients. In my case I simply substituted the walnuts with awesome pecans. Amazingly it can be ready within an hour, so I say it is fast and the sweetness of this damn thing can put you in a hyperglycaemic shock, but it’s all good. 
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Baklava
Peach Strudel
Well, here is another one of my experiments that I must say again, it was a total success. The name is probably inaccurate, since a strudel is basically a layered pastry, but I thought it was getting very close, so I decided to use it. However, eat this thing with ice cream and there will definitely be no comparison… mine is better [heh]. Read More…
Cheddar Cheese and Olives Bread
Everybody loves bread, right? Especially when it is freshly baked and hot. I personally am passionate about bread and every once in a while I like to try a new recipe at home. Read More…
Challah
Challah is a special Jewish braided bread and it’s similar to the easter bread as in they both have eggs. Traditionally they are braided in 6 pieces, but you can do it in 5 or even 3 pieces as well, it’s totally up to you. Read More…
