Baklava—Crispy, Crunchy, Chewy—Delicious!

Of all the recipes I’ve learned over the years, Baklava is one of my all time favorites. This tasty dessert is found throughout Greece, the Middle East, and in many other cultures as well. There are many varieties of Baklava. Some contain more spices than others, and different nuts are used in various versions. It’s a bit time consuming to make, but once you’ve done it, it’s a piece of cake! Turkish Baklava, for example, usually doesn’t contain many spices. Cinnamon is used but often nothing else. In contrast, the version I created combines many flavors with two kinds of … Continue reading