Cultured Palate: Dishes from Greece
| November 1, 2017
Baklava
Baklava is popular all over the Mediterranean and into the Middle East. Each country has their own preferences when it comes to the recipe.
In Greece, this dish is relatively cheap to make, but is very time consuming – phyllo pastry is a complex and fragile ingredient that can go wrong in inexperienced hands. It’s generally served at special occasions like weddings, and on holidays.
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