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Greek Christmas Butter Cookies aka Kourabiedes bites with chocolate coating

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Greek Christmas Butter Cookies aka Kourabiedes bites with chocolate coating – Kourabiedes boukies me epikalipsi sokolatas

BY: Greek Cooking Made Easy                          

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SERVES  🍴⃒     PREP. TIME 🕔⃒ 

40-42 pcs.      70 min + 30 min. waiting time        

COOK. TIME ♨   DIFFIC. LEVEL 👩‍🍳⃒

18-20 min.              Easy-Moderate

Welcome back to my kitchen i.e. into Santa's sweets workshop!

This time, by popular demand, I will show you how to make Greek Christmas butter cookies-Kourabiedes with chocolate coating.

In the past, I have shown you how to make chocolate Kourabiedes.

You will probably ask: why Kourabiedes with chocolate? My answer is simple: Kourabiedes are in any case the best biscuits for the festive season, so to combine them with chocolate makes for an exceptional, yummy result.

They are very trendy in Greece nowadays, and you will notice that I use a few ingredients that I don't normally use on my basic recipe for Kourabiedes.

So let me show you how to prepare these melt in your mouth Kourabiedes-bites.

Suitable for lacto vegetarians.

           

INGREDIENTS:

•          400 gr. / 14 oz / 3 cups Self-rising Flour, sifted

•          250 gr. / 9 oz / 1.1 cups good quality Butter, like “Kerkyra”, softened

•          130 gr. / 4.6 oz / 0.6 cup Sugar

•          60 gr. / 2.1 oz / more than 1/2 cup blanched Almonds, roasted, finely chopped

•          50 gr. / 1.75 oz Chocolate drops

•          8 gr. / 0.3 oz / 2 tsp. Vanilla Sugar (powder)

•          Pinch of Salt

•          1 shot / 30 ml Brandy

•          For coating: About 450 - 500 gr. / 1 lb - 1 lb 2 oz Dark Chocolate

•          45 ml / 3 tbsp. Butter

•          Optional for garnishing: EXTRA 25 gr. / 1 oz blanched Almonds, roasted, finely chopped and Powder sugar

    

METHOD:

A. Prepare the Kourabiedes cookie dough: Note: These are a real treats which you can't stop eating, so I decided to make them bite size, to make you feel less guilty when munching more than one.

1. Lightly roast the blanched almonds in a lined baking tray, in a preheated oven FAN @190 ℃/ 375 ℉ for just 5' (roast also the extra almonds for garnishing, if using). Leave them on the kitchen bench to cool down completely.

2. Then chop them finely in a food processor. Leave aside (separate the 25 gr. to garnish cookies at the end).

3. Place the softened butter in the bowl of a strong, electric mixer.

4. Add the sugar and start beating them, in high speed, for 15'-20' or until the mix becomes white, fluffy and has the texture of whipped cream.

5. Add also the vanilla sugar.

6. After about 20', you will see that dough has turned out white and fluffy!

7. Adjust speed to very low and fold in, spoon after spoon, the sifted flour. I added almost 3 cups, leaving about 30 gr. / 1 oz behind, to add if needed.

8. Pour the brandy and salt in the cookie dough, blending them in before you continue with the rest of flour.

9. Lastly, add the chocolate drops and the chopped almonds. Beat just enough to incorporate them.

10. Stop the mixer.

11. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes with your hands to blend the almonds and chocolate drops but to help dough remain fluffy.

12. Now you can check if the dough is ready to be moulded into cookies. It should be hard enough to form a shape but not too hard to crumble & it shouldn't stick to your fingers!

13. Is the dough sticky like mine? It needs a bit more flour, so I added the one I have reserved.  

14. But if yours is too hard that it crumbles, it needs a bit more butter.

15. Let dough stand for 15'-20' to rest.

B. Shape the Kourabiedes:

16. Line a large oven tray with parchment paper.

17. Take a dollop from the kourabiedes dough and shape it like a small ball. Place the cookie on the lined tray.

18. Repeat the process for the rest of the cookie dough, making sure all cookies are about the same size & shape.

19. Ready to go in to the oven for some lovely Santa holiday baking!

C. Baking Instructions: 20. Bake Kourabiedes in a preheated oven FAN @180 ℃/ 350 ℉ for about 18'-20' (depends on the oven). Let's get these cookies baked!

21. After a total of 20', Kourabiedes are baked (they should have a light beige color, NOT brown!).

22. Wow, the smells in my kitchen are to die for! ♬Holidays are coming 🎶!!

23. Place the tray on the kitchen bench and let kourabiedes cool down completely!

24. IMPORTANT TIP: DO NOT coat them with chocolate while they are still hot. Humidity will be trapped inside and they'll become soggy!

 

D. Prepare the chocolate coating and cover Kourabiedes:

25. When Kourabiedes have cooled down, place the chocolate pieces in a pan over low heat and that into bain marie i.e. in a larger pan filled with water.

26. Add the butter in the pan with chocolate next.

27. Stir the chocolate sauce regularly until it slowly turns into a thick liquid and it's glossy.

28. Turn off the heat but leave the pan in its bath!

29. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and place a (clean) oven rack on top of it.

30. Now take Kourabiedes one by one and with the help of a spoon and a fork, dip them briefly in to the chocolate sauce, flipping them as well.

31. The fork is there to help strain some of the chocolate sauce. Place them on the rack, on top of the lined baking tray.

32. While the chocolate coating on Kourabiedes is semi liquid, sprinkle some chopped almonds on top of each cookie, so they can stick on its surface.

33. Repeat for all Kourabiedes.

34. To finish, you can use 2 different techniques to solidify the chocolate coating and serve the cookies:

i. Either let Kourabiedes with chocolate coating stand there in the rack for about 5 hours to dry out.

ii. Or place them in the freezer for 15' for the chocolate to set.

 

E. Decorate the Kourabiedes:

35. With the help of a spatula, remove Kourabiedes from the rack and decorate them by bringing a nice festive platter next to them.

36. Place Kourabiedes, the one on top of the other, slowly forming a Christmas tree (pyramid) on the platter.

37. Optionally, you could dust some icing sugar on top of the "Tree", just for the snowy effect. Here is the whole plate. Feast your eyes on these mouthwatering cookies!!

F. Serving Suggestions:

Can you think of a better Christmas breakfast or Tea-time treat?

Now I have them ready to decorate my dining room Holiday Season buffet.

Here they are together with my other delicious traditional Greek Christmas treats: Melomakarona, Haslamas (pan melomakarono), some (original) Kourabiedes with icing sugar, Christmas cookies and my own Pomegranate Liqueur!

They are sooo good, filled with such flavors and aromas. Crispy on the outside, crumbly inside with good butter, almonds and chocolate drops AND the added bonus of the chocolate coating, making them practically irresistible!!

Even Santa will want a taste from these bite-size cookies!

Enjoy them as much as my family! With lots of love and best Holiday season wishes, from my home to yours! Deppy

G. Storage Info:

Kourabiedes can be preserved for up to a month in an airtight cookie container! But who can stay away from them for that long 😋😂👌🤶!?

H. Kourabiedes History and Info:

Kourabiedes are festive butter cookies – one of the most popular Greek Christmas sweets together with Melomakarona!

Kourabiedes came to Greece, along with the arrival of refugees from Asia Minor, and more specifically from the region of Smyrna.

They were loved instantly, and became a holiday Season custom, but in some parts of Greece you also see them at weddings, baptisms, Easter and other celebrations because of their beautiful white color.

Kourabies traces its origins to Persia, where it first appeared in the 7th century, when sugar was spread to the region. Lebanon also claims the paternity of Kourabie. The root of the word Kourabies derives from Qurabiya in Azeri language-meaning hard cookie.

In the colloquial language, we call "Kourabie" a lazy, soft-spoken or stupid person. In military slang, a "Kourabie" is a retired soldier, one who does not take part in operations, but is posted to an office.

Kourabiedes are deliciously sweet, crunchy & crumbly, with the aroma of good butter & roasted almonds. And powder sugar on top that fills your mouth and clothes lol!

Source: https://www.sansimera.gr/articles/1030

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Κουραμπιέδες μπουκιές με επικάλυψη Σοκολάτας

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ΜΕΡΙΔΕΣ🍴⃒   ΠΡΟΕΤΟΙΜΑΣΙΑ 🕔⃒

  40-42                  70 min + 30 min. αναμονή                   

ΜΑΓΕΙΡΕΜΑ ♨  ΒΑΘΜ. ΔΥΣΚΟΛΙΑΣ 👩‍🍳⃒

18-20 min.              Εύκολα-Μέτρια

Καλώς ήρθατε πάλι στην κουζίνα μου, δηλαδή στο εργαστήρι γλυκών του Άγιου Βασίλη!

Αυτή τη φορά, κατά λαϊκή απαίτηση, θα σας δείξω πώς να φτιάξετε Κουραμπιέδες με επικάλυψη σοκολάτας.

Στο παρελθόν σας έχω δείξει πώς να φτιάξετε Σοκολατένιους κουραμπιέδες.

Τώρα βέβαια θα ρωτήσετε: γιατί κουραμπιέδες με σοκολάτα; Η απάντησή είναι απλή: Οι κουραμπιέδες είναι ούτως ή άλλως τα καλύτερα μπισκότα για την περίοδο των γιορτών, οπότε το να τα συνδυάσετε με σοκολάτα δημιουργεί ένα εξαιρετικό, λαχταριστό αποτέλεσμα.

Είναι τελευταία πολύ trendy στην Ελλάδα και θα παρατηρήσετε ότι χρησιμοποιώ μερικά έξτρα υλικά που συνήθως δεν χρησιμοποιώ στη βασική μου συνταγή για κουραμπιέδες.

Ελάτε λοιπόν και πάμε να σας δείξω πώς να ετοιμάσετε αυτούς τους κουραμπιέδες μπουκιές που λιώνουν στο στόμα.

Κατάλληλοι για χορτοφάγους.

 

ΥΛΙΚΑ:

• 400 γρ. / 14 oz / 3 φλ. Αλεύρι που φουσκώνει μόνο του, κοσκινισμένο

• 250 γρ. / 9 oz / 1,1 φλ. Βούτυρο καλής ποιότητας, όπως "Κερκύρας", μαλακό

• 130 γρ. / 4,6 oz / 0,6 φλ. Ζάχαρη

• 60 γρ. / 2,1 oz / περισσότερο από 1/2 φλ. ασπρισμένα αμύγδαλα, καβουρδισμένα, ψιλοκομμένα

• 50 γρ. / 1,75 oz σταγόνες-δάκρυα Σοκολάτας

• 8 γρ. / 0,3 oz / 2 κ.γ. Βανίλια σκόνη (βανιλίνη)

• Μία πρέζα αλάτι

• 1 σφηνάκι / 30 ml Μπράντυ

• Για την επικάλυψη: Περίπου 450 - 500 γρ. / 1 lb - 1 lb 2 oz Σοκολάτα κουβερτούρα

• 45 ml / 3 κ.σ. Βούτυρο

• Προαιρετικά για γαρνίρισμα: ΕΞΤΡΑ 25 γρ. / 1 oz ασπρισμένα Αμύγδαλα, καβουρδισμένα και ψιλοκομμένα και ζάχαρη άχνη

ΜΕΘΟΔΟΣ:

Α. Ετοιμάστε τη ζύμη για τους Κουραμπιέδες:

Σημείωση: Μιας και οι Κουραμπιέδες είναι πραγματικές λιχουδιές που δεν μπορείτε να σταματήσετε να τρώτε, αποφάσισα να τους κάνω σε μέγεθος μπουκιάς, για να αισθάνεστε λιγότερο ένοχοι όταν τρώτε περισσότερους από έναν.

1. Καβουρδίστε τα ασπρισμένα αμύγδαλα σε στρωμένο με λαδόκολλα ταψί, σε προθερμασμένο φούρνο στον αέρα @190 ℃/ 375 ℉ για μόλις 5' (καβουρδίστε και τα έξτρα αμύγδαλα για το γαρνίρισμα αν χρησιμοποιήσετε). Αφήστε στον πάγκο της κουζίνας να κρυώσουν εντελώς.

2. Στη συνέχεια ψιλοκόψτε τα με το μούλτι. Αφήστε τα στην άκρη (κρατήστε ξεχωριστά τα 25 γρ. για να γαρνίρετε τους κουραμπιέδες στο τέλος).

3. Τοποθετήστε το μαλακό βούτυρο στο κάδο ενός δυνατού, ηλεκτρικού μίξερ.

4. Προσθέστε τη ζάχαρη και αρχίστε να τα χτυπάτε, με δυνατή ταχύτητα, για 15'-20' ή μέχρι το μείγμα να ασπρίσει, να αφρατέψει και να έχει υφή σαντιγί.

5. Προσθέστε επίσης τη βανίλια.

6. Μετά από 20' περίπου, θα δείτε ότι η ζύμη έχει γίνει άσπρη και πολύ αφράτη!

7. Ρυθμίστε την ταχύτητα στο πολύ χαμηλό και προσθέστε, κουταλιά κουταλιά, το κοσκινισμένο αλεύρι. Εγώ πρόσθεσα σχεδόν 3 φλιτζάνια αφήνοντας περίπου 30 γρ. / 1 oz στην άκρη, για να τα προσθέσω εάν χρειαστεί.

8. Ρίξτε το κονιάκ και το αλάτι στη ζύμη, ανακατεύοντάς τα πριν συνεχίσετε με το υπόλοιπο αλεύρι.

9. Τέλος προσθέστε τις σταγόνες σοκολάτας και τα ψιλο��ομμένα αμύγδαλα. Χτυπήστε μόνο τόσο όσο χρειάζεται για να ενσωματωθούν.

10. Σταματήστε το μίξερ.

11. Ζυμώστε λίγο τη ζύμη με τα χέρια για να αναμειχθούν τα αμύγδαλα και οι σταγόνες σοκολάτας αλλά και να παραμείνει η ζύμη αφράτη.

12. Τώρα μπορείτε να ελέγξετε αν η ζύμη είναι έτοιμη για να πλάθετε σε μπισκότα. Θα πρέπει να είναι αρκετά σκληρή για να φτιάχνει σχήματα, αλλά όχι πολύ σκληρή που να θρύβεται και δεν πρέπει να κολλάει στα δάχτυλά σας!

13. Η ζύμη σας κολλάει σαν τη δική μου; Θ��λει λίγο ακόμα αλεύρι, οπότε πρόσθεσα αυτό που έχω κρατήσει στην άκρη.

14. Αν όμως η δική σας είναι πολύ σκληρή που θρύβεται, χρειάζεται λίγο βούτυρο παραπάνω.

15. Αφήστε τη ζύμη να σταθεί για 15'-20' για να ξεκουραστεί.

 

Β. Πλάστε τους κουραμπιέδες:

16. Στρώστε μια λαμαρίνα με λαδόκολλα.

17. Πάρτε μια χούφτα από τη ζύμη των κουραμπιέδων και πλάστε τη σαν μια μικρή μπάλα. Τοποθετήστε τη στο στρωμένο ταψί.

18. Επαναλάβετε τη διαδικασία για την υπόλοιπη ζύμη, φροντίζοντας όλα τα κουραμπιεδάκια να έχουν περίπου το ίδιο μέγεθος & σχήμα.

19. Έτοιμα να μπουν στο φούρνο για ένα υπέροχο ψήσιμο του Άη Βασίλη!

 

Γ. Οδηγίες ψησίματος:

20. Ψήστε τους κουραμπιέδες σε προθερμασμένο φούρνο στον αέρα @180 ℃/ 350 ℉ για περίπου 18'-20' (εξαρτάται από τον φούρνο). Ας ψήσουμε αυτά τα κουραμπιεδάκια!

21. Μετά από συνολικά 20' είναι έτοιμοι οι κουραμπιέδες (πρέπει να έχουν ανοιχτό μπεζ χρώμα, ΟΧΙ καφέ!).

22. Πω πω, οι μυρωδιές στην κουζίνα μου σε τρελαίνουν! ♬Holidays are coming ♬!!

23. Βάλτε τη λαμαρίνα στον πάγκο της κουζίνας και αφήστε τους κουραμπιέδες να κρυώσουν εντελώς!

24. ΣΗΜΑΝΤΙΚΗ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΗ: ΜΗΝ τους καλύψετε με σοκολάτα όσο είναι ακόμα ζεστοί. Η υγρασία θα παγιδευτεί μέσα τους και θα πανιάσουν!

 

Δ. Ετοιμάστε την επικάλυψη σοκολάτας και τελειώστε τους Κουραμπιέδες:

25. Όταν κρυώσουν καλά οι κουραμπιέδες, βάλτε τα κομμάτια σοκολάτας σε ένα κατσαρόλι σε χαμηλή φωτιά πάνω από μπεν μαρί, δηλαδή σε ένα μεγαλύτερο κατσαρόλι γεμάτο με νερό.

26. Στη συνέχεια προσθέστε το βούτυρο στο κατσαρόλι με τη σοκολάτα.

27. Ανακατεύετε τακτικά τη σάλτσα σοκολάτας μέχρι να γίνει σιγά σιγά ένα παχύρρευστο υγρό και να είναι γυαλιστερή.

28. Σβήστε τη φωτιά αλλά αφήστε το κατσαρόλι μέσα στο ζεστό νερό!

29. Στρώστε μια λαμαρίνα με λαδόκολλα και τοποθετήστε από πάνω μια (καθαρή) σχάρα φούρνου.

30. Τώρα πάρτε έναν έναν τους κουραμπιέδες και με τη βοήθεια ενός κουταλιού και ενός πιρουνιού, βουτήξτε τους για λίγο στη σάλτσα σοκολάτας, αναποδογυρίζοντάς τους.

31. Το πιρούνι είναι για να σας βοηθήσει να στραγγίσετε λίγη από τη σάλτσα σοκολάτας. Βάλτε τον επικαλυμμένο κουραμπιέ στη σχάρα, πάνω από το στρωμένο ταψί.

32. Όσο η επικάλυψη σοκολάτας στους κουραμπιέδες είναι ακόμα κάπως ρευστή, πασπαλίστε με λίγα ψιλοκομμένα αμύγδαλα πάνω από κάθε κουραμπιέ, για να κολλήσουν καλά στην επιφάνειά του.

33. Επαναλάβετε για όλους τους Κουραμπιέδες.

34. Για να τελειώσετε, μπορείτε να χρησιμοποιήσετε 2 διαφορετικές τεχνικές για να στερεοποιήσετε την επικάλυψη σοκολάτας και να σερβίρετε τους Κουραμπιέδες:

            α. Είτε αφήστε τους κουραμπιέδες να σταθούν στη σχάρα για περίπου 5 ώρες για να στεγνώσουν καλά.

            β. Ή βάλτε τους στην κατάψυξη για 15' ώστε να παγώσει η σοκολάτα.

 

Ε. Στολίστε τους Κουραμπιέδες:

35. Με τη βοήθεια μιας σπάτουλας αφαιρέστε τους κουραμπιέδες από τη σχάρα και διακοσμήστε φέρνοντας δίπλα τους μια ωραία γιορτινή πιατέλα.

36. Βάλτε τους Κουραμπιέδες στην πιατέλα, τον ένα πάνω στον άλλο, σχηματίζοντας σιγά σιγά ένα Χριστουγεννιάτικο δέντρο (πυραμίδα).

37. Προαιρετικά, μπορείτε να πασπαλίσετε λίγη ζάχαρη άχνη πάνω από το «Δέντρο» για χιονισμένο αποτέλεσμα. Εδώ είναι η πιατέλα μου. Χαρείτε με τα μάτια σας αυτά τα λαχταριστά Κουραμπιεδάκια!!

Ζ. Προτάσεις σερβιρίσματος:

Μπορείτε να σκεφτείτε καλύτερο Χριστουγεννιάτικο πρωινό ή απογευματινό κέρασμα με τσάι;

Εδώ τα έχω έτοιμα για να διακοσμήσω τον γιορτινό μπουφέ της τραπεζαρίας μου.

Τα βλέπετε μαζί με τα άλλα νόστιμα παραδοσιακά Ελληνικά χριστουγεννιάτικα κεράσματα: Μελομακάρονα, Χασλαμάς, μερικοί απλοί κουραμπιέδες, χριστουγεννιάτικα Μπισκότα και το λικέρ Ρόδι που έφτιαξα!

Είναι τόσο καλά, γεμισμένα με γεύσεις και αρώματα. Τραγανά απέξω, εύθρυπτα μέσα με καλό βούτυρο, αμύγδαλα και σταγόνες σοκολάτας ΚΑΙ το πρόσθετο πλεονέκτημα της επικάλυψης σοκολάτας, που τα κάνει πρακτικά ακαταμάχητα!!

Ακόμα και ο Άγιος Βασίλης δεν θα μπορεί να αντισταθεί σε αυτές τις μπουκίτσες!

Να τα χαρείτε όσο και η οικογένειά μου! Με πολλή αγάπη και τις καλύτερες ευχές για τις γιορτές, από το δικό μου σπίτι στο δικό σας! Ντέπη

Η. Πληροφορίες φύλαξης:

Οι κουραμπιέδες διατηρούνται έως και ένα μήνα σε αεροστεγές δοχείο για μπισκότα! Αλλά ποιος μπορεί να μείνει μακριά τους τόσο καιρό 😋😂👌🤶!?

Θ. Κουραμπιέδες Ιστορία και πληροφορίες:

Οι Κουραμπιέδες είναι γιορτινά μπισκότα βουτύρου – ένα από τα πιο δημοφιλή Ελληνικά χριστουγεννιάτικα γλυκίσματα μαζί με τα μελομακάρονα!

Οι κουραμπιέδες ήρθαν στην Ελλάδα, μαζί με την άφιξη των προσφύγων απ’ τη Μ. Ασία, και πιο συγκεκριμένα από την περιοχή της Σμύρνης.

Σύντομα αγαπήθηκαν, και έγιναν έθιμο των γιορτών, αλλά σε ορισμένα μέρη της Ελλάδας τα βλέπετε και σε γάμους και βαπτίσεις, το Πάσχα και άλλες γιορτές λόγω του όμορφου άσπρου χρώματος τους.

Ο Κουραμπιές έλκει την καταγωγή του από την Περσία, όπου πρωτοεμφανίστηκε τον 7ο αιώνα, όταν η ζάχαρη διαδόθηκε στην περιοχή. Την πατρότητα του κουραμπιέ διεκδικεί και ο Λίβανος. Η ρίζα της λέξης Κουραμπιές προέρχεται από το Qurabiya στην αζέρικη γλώσσα που σημαίνει σκληρό μπισκοτάκι.

Στην καθομιλουμένη «κουραμπιέ» αποκαλούμε τον νωθρό, τον μαλθακό ή τον ανόητο άνθρωπο. Στη στρατιωτική αργκό, «κουραμπιές» είναι ο απόλεμος στρατιώτης, αυτό που δεν μετέχει σε επιχειρήσεις, αλλά είναι αποσπασμένος σε γραφείο.

Οι κουραμπιέδες είναι υπέροχα γλυκοί, τραγανοί και εύθρυπτοι, με άρωμα καλού βουτύρου και καβουρδισμένου αμύγδαλου. Και η ζάχαρη άχνη από πάνω γεμίζει το στόμα και τα ρούχα σου lol!

Πηγή: https://www.sansimera.gr/articles/1030

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loves sushi and pasta the most

coffee but more so iced coffee

strawberry blueberry spinach peanut butter smoothies

loves maple and chocolate donut bars

kangaroos and dogs

favorite season is winter

favorite flowers has always been tulips

any shade of green is her favorite

hiking, loves finding new places to hike especially with Connor

facts

always had red nails, secretly for her brother jack

whenever she does wear makeup almost always wears a red lip

loves rings and a lot of them are meaningful from friends and family

she dresses up a lot for hockey and she doesn’t really mind it but she would rather be in a hoodie she stole from her brothers or boyfriend

enjoys just sitting down on the sand at the beach watching the waves crash

has really curly hair but hates doing it so her hair always ends up into a messy bun or braid

has to have a heated blanket

definitely a silver jewelry person

has always gotten really bad migraines and headaches

allergic to coconut

she loves reading and ended up making quinn start reading more, now they end up reading the same book together

has a few screws and a metal plate around her cheekbone from when it got broken

doesn’t really have a movie or show that’s her favorite as she usally would choose to read or sleep instead

charlotte hughes

favorites

loves the french toast her dad makes

cookies her nana always makes her

if her dad cooks, it’s automatically one of her favorite things to eat

loves carmel frappe from all the times her dad gets coffee before games and she got a frappe

has a orange tree in her back year so loves anything orange

really enjoys macarons

favorite seasons are winter and summer

favorite flowers are blue bells

favorite color is blue

loves german shepherds

facts

arts and crafts is hobby outside of hockey

enjoys making things to give to others

always has a hair ribbons in her hair, especially on game days she has her hair in braid and a ribbon at the end

always will have spa nights with her dad

quinn and elias end up coaching the Canucks together when their kids join the team

luke has always been her best friend and they end up getting play a little bit together in the NHL

plays with her uncle jack’s number when she joins the NHL

begged for her dad to get her a dog and after a few years she got a german shepherd for christmas, the dog became her all time best friend for the next 15 years

loves sitting in her backyard with her dad stragazing together

loves making her own earrings and loves any type of jewelry

she’s always watching new shows and movies with her dad, doesn’t really have a favorite

vera hischer

favorites

favorite meal is definitely spaghetti and garlic bread

anything her moms cooks her

loves swish chocolate

brownies are her for sure her favorite dessert especially the ones nico makes her

favorite season is spring especially when she is home

favorite flowers are alpine flowers that grow in switzerland

her favorite color is yellow

dogs has always been her favorite animal

facts

loves her two dogs as her own children, also was very interested in greek mythology when she was younger hence their names aries and apollo

played a few seasons of hockey when she was younger and was an incredible player but figure skating is her passion

helped a lot in teaching Jack how to cook, something Luke is very grateful for

enjoys designing clothes, so started making her own athletic wear when she was young and it became a huge hit, she made her own clothing line

loves LA, it became another part of home especially with the friends she made there

a gold jewelry person only

she loves the cold and but usually is always very cold so always wearing sweaters

is a really good cook and baker

enjoys getting her nails especially since she can’t have anything but nude during competitions

always ends up watching the sad dog movies and cuddling her dogs crying

alexandria zegras

favorites

a bit of a picky eater, well more of someone who doesn’t like a lot of foods, sticks to mostly pasta, veggies and meat

loves chocolate chip pancakes

hot chocolate or chocolate milk

favorite season is absolutely summer

favorite flowers are sunflowers

her favorite color is red

photography has always been a favorite of hers

criminal minds is her favorite show

facts

if she could she would have chocolate in every meal

her favorite place to be is at the lake house with everyone she cares for

doesn’t like to drive and would honestly rather be the passenger princess always, something Rutger is more than happy to do

gets cold really easily unless she is playing hockey so she does not like winters, even though she’s from Bedford

tends to give nicknames to everyone she knows

is a big morning person and loves to start the day with a run, something quinn will always join her in the summer

a very great photographer since a young age and has been very passionate about photography

has a small scar through her eyebrow from a hockey accident when she was young

more of a gold jewelry person but sometimes will wear silver

kensington hughes

favorites

Açaí bowls!

absolutely loves cookies, basically any flavor

matcha! anytime of matcha is her favorite

benignets are one her favorite treats

favorite sweet is ice cream!

favorite season is fall and summer

favorite flowers are marigolds

she loves ever colors but pink is her absolute favorite

plants, she always has plants

loves every type of animal

she’s always watching new shows and movies with Will, Gabe and Ryan, her favorite movie ever is the Disney movie Bolt

facts

without a doubt she always has some type of headphones on her to listen to music

loves all animals and if she could would have a house full

she’s always loved jelly cats making most of her family and friends always get her new jelly cat stuffed animals

loves clothes and fashion and enjoys having bright colors in her outfits

is actually really smart and has a pretty easy time in school

has a very very curved hockey stick

always has a tiny braid in her hair for games and important days

is very picky about how her tea is made and doesn’t really like anyone making it but will ask Will to make it because he makes it the best out of anyone

allergic to walnuts

loves anything nature and has a lot of plants in her apartment and some at her parents house that her mom loves to take care of

definitely doesn’t care if her jewelry is gold or silver

is a big sweets person

octavia hughes

favorites

a good piece of toast

baked goods, especially ones her mother made

pumpkin pancakes in the fall

strawberry cupcakes

would literally drink coffee only if she could, doesn’t care what type of coffee just wants coffee

chocolate covered strawberries are her favorite dessert

her favorite season is winter

favorite flowers are roses specifically octavia roses

favorite color is any shade of purple

favorite show is the 100 and has rewatched it many times, favorite movie is mazer runner or hunger games

facts

is a really great artist especially with paints

comes off colder and sassy to most but has a very big soft spot for her family and the ones she cares for

always loved leather jackets and most of the time is always wearing one

learning slovak so she can talk to Simon more

has always loved the moon since she was baby, and eventually got the moon cycles tattooed onto her

she was named after her mothers favorite flowers, octavia roses

her name also means eight, she was born eight minutes before Luke, hence why she plays with the number 8

genuinely doesn’t care for her fashion besides her leather jackets and sneakers

has always wanted a long hair dachshund puppy

not the biggest jewelry person but if she wears any she likes silver

clementine bedard

favorites

tea specifically peppermint tea

peppermint candys

mac and cheese

loves all seasons as long as she is near the beach

sunglasses! always wearing them

loves her moms homemade cinnamon rolls

favorite flower are daisies

favorite colors are red and black

favorite animals are cheetahs

favorite show or movie to watch is probably anything on netflix

facts

has a peppermint candy before ever game

if she could she would live on mac and cheese and peppermint tea

always wear her sea star necklace she never takes off, a gift from her siblings

she’s a great surfer and could of competed if she didn’t go to the NHL

always has her hair in two braids for games

the only active player in the NHL with a no curve blade

she tapes her elbow before ever practice, workout and game not feeling comfortable without it

a really big formula one fan

she has a few screws left in her elbow after her two surgeries, the rest of the screws and plates were removed

she’s a big trinket collector, loves collecting little trinkets from all diffent places

allergic to peanuts

maddox hughes

favorites

black coffee.

simple flavored macroons

fettuccine alfredo specially his moms

avocado toast

favorite color is olive green

favorite season is winter

has always loved violet flowers

the arctic monkeys is all time favorite band

the snow and rain is his favorite, amy cold weather he is happy

facts

loves fixing up old cars and has many old cars he’s fixed up

a really big reader and always has a book with him

cat person doesn’t really like dogs

absolutely despises waking up early would happy sleep all day

not a big sweets person, very slight sweet things he’s okay with

he didn’t like living in tampa bay hating how hot it is and how much sun there is

has reading glasses from how much he strained his eyes from reading all the time

has always been very tall and it wasn’t that surprising when he was the tallest out of the family by inches

has had a best friend since they moved to toronto named sophia, and they have always been platonic soulmates

grey thompson

favorites

breakfast food! loves all breakfast foods especially waffles

fruits has always a been her favorite foods

chocolate covered strawberries

banna bread her dad’s recipe

hamburgers

crêpes from monaco

sunny weather

summer is her favorite season

magnolias are her favorite flowers

blues are her favorite colors

facts

never liked playing hockey but she can still skate really well and always enjoys watching hockey

hates fish, as she is allergic to most fish

always is wearing her set of rings and two necklaces that are very important to her

use to ride horses when she was younger in competitions

likes to be very organized especially with how much she travels

loves animals but knows her lifestyle isn’t good for one

whenever she is away from luke she always sleeps in his hoodie

loves to design new designs for her race helmets she always has something for her brother on her helmet no matter what

[desertdollranch]

Today, January 7th, is Christmas Day for Layla, whose family is Greek Orthodox. It's a special, festive time for the Peris family.

But in the days leading up to the holiday, Layla has been busy in her happy place..... the kitchen!

She and her yaya (grandmother) have been baking traditional Greek cookies for family and friends. Some of these recipes are quite ancient, and were originally made long before Christmas was ever a holiday.

The white cookies dusted with powdered sugar are kourabiedes, almond and butter cookies. The cookies on the right that are sprinkled with nuts are melomakarona, spiced honey cookies. The rectangular biscotti at the top are paximadia, spiced orange and olive oil cookies. And on the left, moustokouloura are the donut-shaped cookies flavored with grape juice and spices.

She packs an assortment of cookies into lovely little tins.

Merry Christmas!

[jerzwriter]

What kind of Christmas cookies do Trystan and Carolina like?

Oh, Nonny! You're making me hungry, and you're asking a great question because I'm bringing in my own heritage here.

Carolina is of Puerto Rican descent, and Mantecaditos are her favorite cookie. They're essentially delicious butter cookies, and many top it off with a thumbprint to fill with guava paste. I see this as a family tradition - gathering a few days before Christmas to make several batches. Trystan will join in this year, and with him and Luke present, half will not make it to Christmas day (and they better be wearing their yoga pants! lol

Since there is no Drakovia, I will assume their cookies will be similar to those of Eastern European nations. I'm part Greek, and amazed to find that most of my Eastern European friends have deserts/cookies that are very similar to those I grew up with, so I'm improvising here and Trystan's favorites will be my favorites as well! lol Melomakarona and Kourambiethes. Melomakarona are honey cookies topped with walnuts that are just the most delicious things ever, and kourambiethes are like almond biscuits doused in powdered sugar... OMG, I'm running off to the Greek bakery after this... I don't think he makes them - like me - he has found a perfect little bakery to suit his needs, but in the future they might try... try being the operative word! lol

Mantecaditos and Melomakarona

Kourambiethes

Thanks for the delicious ask! :)

[goexploregreece]

Bread is an essential part of Greek culture and is often used in religious ceremonies and holiday traditions. So, without further ado, let's dive into my choices (in no particular order) for the top 15:

1. Tsoureki - Easter Bread Tsoureki is a sweet, braided bread made with eggs, butter, milk, and sugar. It is traditionally eaten during Easter in Greece and is usually decorated with dyed red eggs. This bread has a rich flavour and a soft, fluffy texture, making it perfect for enjoying coffee or tea.

2. Lagana - Clean Monday Bread Lagana is a flatbread eaten on Clean Monday, the first day of Lent in Greece. It is usually made with flour, water, yeast, and salt and is topped with sesame seeds and other herbs. This bread is perfect for dipping in taramasalata or other Greek dips.

3. Koulouri - Although not usually eaten specifically during ceremonies, Koulouri is a popular street food in Greece, typically sold by street vendors. It is a circular bread covered in sesame seeds and often eaten for breakfast or as a snack. This bread is simple but delicious and is perfect for enjoying on the go.

4. Christopsomo - Christmas Bread Christopsomo, which means "Christ's bread," is a sweet bread traditionally eaten during Christmas in Greece. It is made with honey, walnuts, and raisins and is usually shaped like a round loaf. This bread is a delicious way to celebrate the Christmas season with family and friends.

5. Paximadia - Festival Bread Paximadia is a type of Greek biscotti made with flour, sugar, and olive oil. This bread is crispy and crunchy and is perfect for dipping in your favourite hot beverage. It is a staple at festivals and celebrations in Greece and is often served with coffee or tea.

6. Fanouropita - Saint Fanourios Bread Fanouropita is a sweet bread baked in honour of Saint Fanourios, a saint who is said to help people find lost things. It is made with flour, sugar, olive oil, and raisins and is usually topped with powdered sugar. This bread is often given as a gift to friends and family who are searching for something important.

7. Melomakarona - Christmas Cookies Melomakarona are traditional Christmas cookies that are made with honey, cinnamon, and orange zest. They are typically shaped into small, oval-shaped cookies and are often topped with walnuts or almonds. These cookies are a popular holiday treat in Greece and are perfect for sharing with friends and family.

8. Vasilopita - New Year's Bread Vasilopita is a sweet bread baked in honour of Saint Basil, celebrated on January 1st in Greece. It is made with flour, sugar, and butter and is usually topped with powdered sugar. A coin is traditionally hidden inside the bread, and the person who finds it is said to have good luck for the rest of the year.

9. Tyropita - Cheese Bread Tyropita is a savoury cheese bread often eaten as a snack or for breakfast in Greece. It is made with phyllo pastry and various kinds of cheese, such as feta and kasseri. This bread is cheesy and delicious and is perfect for satisfying your hunger.

10. Daktyla - Not strictly a bread, the festival Pastry Daktyla is often served at festivals and celebrations. This pastry is crispy on the outside and sweet and nutty on the inside, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. They are made with phyllo pastry filled with almonds, sugar, and cinnamon and are often shaped like fingers or cigars.

11. Lazarakia - Lazarus Bread Lazarakia is a sweet bread baked in honour of Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Jesus. It is usually made with flour, sugar, and cinnamon and is shaped like a cross or a figure of Lazarus. This bread is often eaten on Lazarus Saturday, the Saturday before Palm Sunday.

12. Avgokalamara - Easter Bread Avgokalamara is a traditional Easter bread made with flour, eggs, and sugar. It is shaped like a wreath and is often decorated with dyed red eggs. This bread has a soft, fluffy texture and sweet flavour, making it a perfect addition to any Easter feast.

13. Pitarakia - Festival Bread Pitarakia are small, savoury pies often served at festivals and celebrations in Greece. They are made with phyllo pastry filled with cheese, herbs, and sometimes meat. These pies are crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, making them a perfect snack for any occasion.

14. Eliopsomo - Olive Bread Eliopsomo is a savoury bread with olives and olive oil. This bread has a salty, briny flavour that pairs perfectly with Greek dishes, such as feta cheese and tzatziki sauce. It is often served as a side dish or as part of a meze platter.

15. Tiganopsomo - Fried Bread Tiganopsomo is a traditional Greek bread that is fried instead of baked. It is often served as a snack or as part of a meze platter. This bread has a crispy, golden exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, making it a perfect accompaniment to dips and spreads.

[abookishdreamer]

Character Intro: Eiresione (Kingdom of Ichor)

Nicknames- The Laurel Maiden by the people of Olympius

Ren by her friends, mother, & others

Age- 14 (immortal)

Location- Little Athens, New Olympus

Personality- She's a bright cheerful young girl with an unwavering positive spirit & vibrant energy.

She has the standard abilities of a goddess- except shapeshifting. As the goddess of offerings & the laurel wreath her powers/abilities include limited chlorokinesis (as it pertains to the olive and laurel wreath) and is able to manipulate gold (though not Imperial Gold).

Ren is the only child of her mother Argía (goddess of holidays). They live in a large brownstone in the Little Athens neighborhood of New Olympus. They also have a cabin in the state of Meteora- complete with a chimney & fireplace. The interior design of the brownstone is very posh and modern- with all the doors being made out of Imperial Gold. Lots of olive plants & laurel wreaths serve as decorations. They also have a rooftop garden.

Some of her favorite drinks include eggnog milkshakes, cranberry fruit punch, peppermint tea, spiced apple cider, and sparkling water. Her usuals from The Roasted Bean is a large vanilla gingerbread latte & a medium cranberry apple splash.

Ren loves her mother's cooking- especially breakfast! Some of her favorite things to eat for breakfast include maple cinnamon oatmeal, scrambled eggs & roasted potato casserole (garnished with olives), french toast (topped with whipped cream & cranberry syrup), & toasted slices of banana bread topped with butter and fig preserves.

Ren is fluent in Latin and her Old Greek isn't too shabby!

She attends an esteemed school in downtown New Olympus, which she's currently on break from for the summer. Her best friends are Eleos (Ellie) (goddess of mercy, pity, & compassion) and Heimarmene (Marnie) (goddess of shared fate). Ren's aware of the other godly students like Circe (goddess of sorcery), Theodon (god of reality, uncertainty, & fate), Koalemos (god of foolishness), Eirene (goddess of peace), Morá (goddess of babies & children), Cedalion (demi-god of smithing ore), Eileithyia (goddess of childbirth), Telesphorus (Rusty) (god of rehabilitation), Eunomia (goddess of law & legislation), and Dysnomia (goddess of anarchy & lawlessness) & is friendly with all of them, especially Philautia (goddess of self love).

At school, she's on the cheerleading team and is also a member of the drama club. Her favorite subject is literature.

One of her favorite gifts Ren has ever recieved is a pair of laurel wreath shaped earrings which Ellie made herself.

She thinks she's the best & fastest gift wrapper in the entire pantheon!

A go-to snack she loves eating are cucumber flavored potato chips. She also likes caramel apples, candy apples, & dolmadakia.

Ren plays an active role in coming into her godly responsibilities. Because she's the goddess of offerings (with one of her sacred symbols being the laurel wreath), she generally contributes to the festivals of Pyanopsia and Thargelia. There's even a song based on her which is sung during the festivals: "Eiresione for us brings figs and bread of the richest, brings us honey in pots and oil to rub off from the body, strong wine too in a beaker, that one may go to bed mellow."

Her and her mother go all out during the holiday season! Ren's favorite holidays include Olympius' Independence Day (which always include a beachside barbeque & a fireworks show), the Summer Solstice, Thanksgiving, & Christmas (loves, loves, loves caroling!)

She loves going to church and is even a part of the choir, with her mother designing the robes.

Her go-to product to use is the Olive Visibly's oil control toner. It was a godsend when she was going through acne!

Another favorite pasttime of Ren's is baking. In the pantheon, she's well known for her delicious christopsomo (Greek Christmas bread) & kourabiedes (Greek Christmas cookies). She even sold decorative tins filled with cookies for her school's bake sale.

In the pantheon (aside from her mother) she also looks up to Demeter (goddess of the harvest & agriculture), Apollo (god of the sun, music, poetry, healing, medicine, archery, plague, light, & knowledge), Dionysus (god of wine), and Athena (goddess of wisdom). Ren's godmother (and close family friend) is Panigýri (goddess of festivals) & mother to one of The Graces, Thalia.

She secretly wants to go to The Underworld to experience snow for the first time.

Ren still kind of has a crush on Ellie's uncle Adranos (god of fire).

Some of her favorite desserts include gingerbread cupcakes (with vanilla bean frosting), pecan pie, eggnog cheesecake, and mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Her favorite meals include rib roast (with a cherry glaze), garlic mashed potatoes, parmesan brussel sprouts salad (added with roasted pine nuts and pomegranate seeds then drizzled in cranberry vinegar dressing), & tapenade (served with white rice).

In her free time, Ren enjoys spending time with her mom, friends, & godmother. She's gotten into nail art & loves painting designs on her nails. She also likes knitting, sewing, doing embroidery, drawing, reading, shopping, caroling, listening to music, and gymnastics. She and her mom also participates in the annual toy & food drives.

"The art of giving is the ultimate sign of wealth."

[lee-romee]

table of contents

(all of my recipes below the cut)

bread

buttermilk biscuits

irish soda bread

pumpkin-rosemary biscuits

quick naan

tomato basil scones

brownies

avocado brownies

flourless brownies

greek yogurt brownies

peanut butter brownies

cakes

banana cinnamon cake

lemon poppyseed cake

mini chocolate bundt cakes

pumpkin coffee cake

cookies

banana chocolate chip cookies

brownie-stuffed chocolate chip cookies

biscotti

grandma's cookies

honey cookies

huckleberry cookies

jam dumpling cookies

oat flour sugar cookies

pb s'mores cookies

soft gingerbread cookies

soul cakes

sugar cookies

dips, frostings, & spreads

dark chocolate frosting

hummus

almond buttercream

mulberry jam

strawberry jam

loaves

banana bread

chocolate chip banana bread

lemon poppyseed loaves

mulberry lemon yogurt loaves

muffins

banana oat muffins

banana raspberry oat muffins

blueberry banana muffins

carrotcake muffins

lavender lemon muffins

lemon poppyseed muffins

oreo muffins

pb chocolate banana muffins

spice muffins

strawberry muffins

gluten-free recipes

almond buttercream

banana raspberry oat muffins

brownie-stuffed chocolate chip cookies

carrotcake muffins

dark chocolate frosting

hummus

jam dumpling cookies

lemon poppyseed cake

lemon poppyseed loaves

lemon poppyseed muffins

oat flour sugar cookies

mini chocolate bundt cakes

mulberry jam

peanut butter brownies

pb chocolate banana muffins

pb s'mores cookies

strawberry tarts

sugar cookies

spring/summer recipes

banana raspberry oat muffins

blueberry banana muffins

carrotcake muffins

huckleberry chocolate chip scones

huckleberry cookies

jam dumpling cookies

lavender lemon muffins

lemon poppyseed cake

lemon poppyseed loaves

lemon poppyseed muffins

mulberry crumb bars

mulberry jam

mulberry lemon yogurt loaves

peach & blueberry galette

strawberry muffins

strawberry sugar cookie bars

strawberry tarts

fall recipes

crunch bars

pumpkin coffee cake

pumpkin-rosemary biscuits

soul cakes

spice muffins

christmas recipes

soft gingerbread cookies

cultural/heritage recipes

grandma's cookies

irish soda bread

palatschinken

soul cakes

banana recipes

banana bread

banana cinnamon cake

banana chocolate chip cookie

banana oat muffins

banana raspberry oat muffins

blueberry banana muffins

chocolate chip banana bread

pb chocolate banana muffins

chocolate recipes

avocado brownies

brownie-stuffed chocolate chip cookies

crunch bars

dark chocolate frosting

flourless brownies

greek yogurt brownies

mini chocolate bundt cakes

oreo muffins

peanut butter brownies

[peckraiden]

Greek Butter Cookies These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Greek cookies are the ideal addition to your holiday cookie tray or for giving as gifts at Christmas.

[commentcestmaintenant]

Greek Butter Cookies Recipe These Greek cookies are deliciously buttery and melt in your mouth — the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray or for gifting at Christmas. 2.25 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup butter softened, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

[cinebulle]

Greek Butter Cookies

These Greek cookies are deliciously buttery and melt in your mouth — the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray or for gifting at Christmas.

[ronniefein]

Kourabiedes for Cookie Season

Years ago, before even floppy disks, I would bake zillions of cookies for the Hanukkah-Christmas season and give baskets of different kinds to the editors of the various local newspapers and magazines that I wrote for.

There were always: butter cookies, peanut butter cookies, chocolate chippers, oatmeal raisin,  gingersnaps and Chinese cookies.

Occasionally: Dutch Butter cookies, St. Cupcake Brownie cookies, Orange Marmalade cookies and Fruit Roll cookies.

My house smelled as fabulous as any bakery. Various and sundry repair people, delivery people and dog walkers would occasionally stop by and ask if there were any “seconds” — you know, not pretty enough for the gift baskets — that they could sample.

I always gave away (still do!) a lot of food.

One year I added kourabiedes (Greek almond-butter cookies) to the assortment. They got rave reviews and I always included them after that.

Of course time passed and, thanks to technology, I no longer deliver hard or floppy disks to editors. Everything is sent over the internet. To places far and wide.

So, no more editor-and-media staff cookie baskets.

Less work (baking cookies, that is), but also less personal contact with the people I write for.

I still give away a few cookie baskets but I don’t bake the variety of cookies I once did. Hadn’t made kourabiedes for a year or three until a few days ago.

So glad I did! They are as delicious as I remember. A few simple ingredients. Not fancy or fussy. I like to think of them as “the coffeecake of cookies” — the kind you reach for with afternoon tea or coffee. Lightly sweet and buttery but not overly rich. Freezable. Perfect for giving away. Or not.

Kourabiedes

1 cup butter

1 egg yolk

3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup ground almonds

confectioner’s sugar for coating

ground cloves, optional

Beat the butter with an electric mixer set on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until it is light and fluffy.  Add the egg yolk, confectioner’s sugar and salt and beat until ingredients are well blended. Add the flour and almonds and mix for a minute or two until the ingredients are well blended and a uniform dough has formed. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.  Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.  Take off pieces of dough and shape them into balls about 1-inch in diameter.  Place the balls on ungreased cookie sheets.  Bake for about 25 minutes or until they are lightly tanned.  Let cool.  Roll the cookies in confectioner’s sugar to coat the entire surface.  Place on a serving tray and sprinkle with ground cloves if desired. 

 Makes 4 dozen

[greekcookingmadeeasy]

Heart Butter Biscuits with Strawberry Jam filling

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Heart Butter Biscuits with Strawberry Jam filling - Biskota Voutyrou Kardia me yemisi Marmelada Fraoula

BY: Greek Cooking Made Easy                          

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SERVES  🍴⃒        PREP. TIME 🕔⃒    

About 30 pcs.       45 min + 1 hour wait

COOK. TIME ♨   DIFFIC. LEVEL 👩‍🍳⃒

17-18 min.               Easy-Moderate

These butter biscuits are made with only 6 basic ingredients that you usually have at home.

Their dough is very easy to prepare, they just need some love and extra time to shape their small hearts, where they keep a little sweet secret.   

Make them for guaranteed fun and a beautiful surprise for your beloved Mom for Mothers' day or any other special occasion (also Christmas).  

Suitable for lacto-ovo vegetarians.

           

INGREDIENTS:

Ingredients for making the biscuits:

·      125 gr. / 4.4 oz Butter, Good quality, softened (no substitute!!)

·      1/4 cup / 55 gr. / 2 oz Sugar

·      190 gr. / 6.7 oz / 1.5 cup All-purpose Flour, sifted

·      1 small Egg at room temp.

·      1 tsp. Vanilla extract

·      ¼ tsp. Baking Powder

 

Ingredients for rolling and filling the biscuits:

·      About 75 gr. / 2.6 oz Strawberry jam (without fruit pieces)

·      Some extra flour for dusting the surfaces

·      A thin rolling pin

·      2 round cookie cutters: 4.7 cm / 1.8 in. and 7 cm / 2.8 in. diameter each.

·      A heart cookie cutter

 

METHOD:

A.    Prepare the dough ahead of time:         

1.     Place the soft butter into the mixer's bowl. Start beating it, adding also the sugar.

2.     Beat them together in high speed for 5' or until they become white and fluffy.

3.     Next, lower the speed and add the egg in the dough. Keep beating.

4.     Pour in the vanilla extract.

5.     Start gradually adding the sifted flour spoon by spoon into the dough.

6.     As last, add the baking powder in the dough. When the flour and baking powder are blended, stop the mixer.

7.     Knead the dough a bit with your hands as well. Dough shouldn't stick to your fingers.

8.     Cover the dough in plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge to rest and firm for 1 h (don't skip this step)!

 

B.    Shape and fill the heart biscuits:

9.     After 1h, it is time to roll out the biscuits!

10.  Remove the wrap from the dough. The dough is soft enough to roll but doesn’t stick.

11.  Dust with flour a clean flat surface and your thin rolling pin.

12.  Divide the dough in half, so you can work easier with it.

13.  Roll out one piece using the rolling pin and a bit flour.

14.  Then press the large round cookie cutter on top of the rolled dough to create 8 round shapes. These large biscuits should be about 0.35 cm / 0.14 in. thick.

15.  On top of the 4 round shapes, press the heart cookie cutter.

16.  Place the 4 whole round biscuits on a large oven tray lined with parchment paper.

17.  Spread a thin layer of strawberry jam on top of each biscuit (equal amount).

18.  Remove the cut hearts from the middle of the other 4 biscuits.

19.  Place the now hollow round biscuits gently on top of the ones filled with jam osculating them as much as possible.

20.  Gather leftover dough and mix it with the reserved other half.

21.  Now you could repeat procedure with the remaining dough. But I would like to show you how to make another type of heart biscuits.

22.  Dust again with flour the working surface and your thin rolling pin. Roll out the large piece of dough with the rolling pin and a bit flour. This time the dough should be thicker, about 0.7 cm / 0.28 in. thick (twice the thickness of the larger biscuits, as they were double layered!).

23.  Important tip: Make all biscuits about the same thickness (to be baked equally).

24.  With the small round cookie cutter of 4.7 cm / 1.8 in. diameter cut as many round biscuits as possible, using all of the dough.

25.  Place all the small round biscuits on the same large oven tray.

26.  Now here is the small trick: With the round wooden tip of a spatula or a knife, make two dents touching at the bottom, in the middle of each biscuit i.e. creating the shape of a heart.

27.  Fill each heart with half a teaspoon of jam.

28.  Finally, filled heart biscuits are now ready to be baked in the oven.

 

C.     Baking instructions:

29.  Place baking tray with biscuits in a preheated oven, FAN @ 180℃ / 350 ℉, and bake for 17'-18' or until they have turned light brown (depends on the oven).

30.  To make sure they are baked, turn one biscuit around and see if it is light brown also underneath! If ready, remove them from the oven.

31.  Place them on the kitchen bench and let them cool down completely (!!) before you place them in a cookie jar.

 

D. Serving suggestion:

The perfect gift for your beloved Mom! Great for breakfast and afternoon tea/coffee, because nothing beats homemade butter biscuits!!

Ok they are not professional looking but they have such a wonderful sweet taste and the house smells divine!

Aren't they cute? Enjoy them together with your Mom making sweet memories!

E. Storage info:

Store them in a cookie jar or a biscuit container lined with parchment paper!

 

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[mickeyhenrysgf]

Milk & Cookies

Summary: Every Christmas Eve, your family would leave out milk and cookies for Santa. This time it’s special because you’re trying to keep the tradition alive with your husband and son.

Pairings: Dad!Bucky Barnes x reader

Warnings: implied smut

Your husband discarded his sweats and his shirt, leaving him on display with only his underwear. He finally put your son to bed & it was time to head into bed as tomorrow was Christmas. Your eyes followed his figure, slightly sucking in your bottom lip as you were practically gawking at him. He looked like an actual Greek God.

“See something you like?” He playfully mocked, cocking an eyebrow as he slid into your shared bed. He loved teasing you at any moment.

“Mmm... no.” You giggled softly as he wrapped his arms around you and kissed that special spot on your neck.

“You’re wearing way too many clothes...” He huffed softly, tugging at your pajama pants. “Take these off—“ he groaned, but you pushed his hand away slightly.

“No funny business tonight. Tomorrow’s Christmas, I can’t be sore because of  you” Bucky chuckled softly at your words, pressing a kiss against your cheek. He snuggled closer, whispering in your ear.

“Oh, come on— I can be gentle” he teased. “Remember that time in the kitchen—“

The word kitchen suddenly sending off lights in your head as you remembered you forgot one last thing to do before tomorrow morning.

“Oh my gosh, baby! We forgot to take out the milk and cookies for Santa!” You gasped, pushing the blanket off your body and sitting up in bed. Bucky stared at you with wide eyes from your panic state.

“Don’t even think about.” He blurted suddenly. You looked over at him with pleading eyes. He tilted his head to the side, studying your face and sighed. He knew exactly what you wanted. And he really was not going to win this battle. He had just put your son to bed and that took him god knows how long. But, that didn’t matter anymore.

“We have to wake him up...” you mumbled, you inched closer to him and Bucky threw his head back in disbelief. 

“Honey, I just put him to bed-“ your hands traced his metal arm, trying your best to convince him. He did love the way your soft hands felt against his. Bucky could crumble any second.

“I know but it’s a Christmas tradition.”

He couldn’t say no to you. Not to his best girl. Plus, it’s Christian Eve. Who says no on Christmas Eve?

“Fine. Fine.” You squealed like your own son, jumping out of bed and putting a sweater over your body. Bucky watched you and shook his head softly. The things he does for you. He followed and put back his sweats and shirt on. The two of you making your way to your son’s bedroom.

Bucky was holding your small son in his arms as you went to the refrigerator to take out the milk for Santa. He clutched the small teddy bear in his arm. Your son watched in awe as you moved around in the kitchen gathering the items. 

"Which cookies do you think Santa likes the best?" you asked, smiling as you kissed your son's forehead and then plated the various types of cookies. There were chocolate chips, peanut butter, and oatmeal raisin. You then poured the milk into a medium sized cup.

"Chocolate chip!!!" Bucky laughed softly at his son’s excitement, playfully messing up his son's hair.

Everything felt right in this moment for Bucky. The way the Christmas tree’s lights brought in a beautiful glare to your figure to the presents under the tree that he knew his son and you would love tomorrow. He couldn’t be more grateful. 

“Oh? Chocolate, huh? I think those are Santa’s favorites as well..” You looked over your shoulder and winked to your husband. Bucky slightly smirked as he held his son.

He knew he would be the one to wake up early and chug down the milk & cookies before his little one would wake up. Each year you and Bucky would take turns.

But sometimes, Bucky just really wanted all the cookies to himself so he gladly volunteered each year...

“So I’m guessing you are excited for Santa, buddy?” Bucky grinned at his small son. You cleaned up the area and walked over to see the most important people in your life having a conversation.

Your son nodded slightly and then yawned. You pouted knowing that it was your fault for waking him up again so suddenly. But, you knew you would never hear the end of it if your parents found out you forgot the Christmas tradition. You kissed your child’s temple and rubbed his back. Bucky got the memo and started to wrap things up.

“Santa should be coming very soon you know... he only comes when we are sleeping. We should get back to bed—“ Bucky finished, leaning over to kiss your cheek as you turned off the kitchen lights and made your way back upstairs.

It didn’t take long for your son to fall asleep. You read him a Christmas story and in 10 minutes he was sound asleep, dreaming of Santa’s arrival.

“Okay let’s try this again” Bucky laughed, already discarding his clothes like last time as he closed your bedroom door. You giggled softly, watching him. You headed over to the bed but Bucky’s expression changed. His eyes narrowed at you which caused you to raise an eyebrow.

“Hey — didn’t I say to take those off?” he motioned to your Christmas pajamas and you groaned. “Babe... but—“

“No, none of that. I said yes to you for the cookies now daddy wants his dessert.” His tone quickly changing into something darker as his blue orbs sucked you in. God, he always had that effect on you.

“Dessert?” You bit your bottom lip, your face already getting hot. You played dumb but you knew exactly what he meant.

“Mhm...” he looked at you up and down, placing his hands on his hips.

You shyly stripped in front of him, revealing a Christmas themed piece.

He licked his lips, eyeing you. “When did you get that?” He questioned, as you settled onto the bed and he hovered over you in an instant.

“It was supposed to be a surprise...” you spoke lowly and he smirked, loving the new lingerie piece on you.

“Merry Christmas Eve to me—!” He said playfully, pulling the covers over the two of you and getting to work.

The Holidays is definitely Bucky’s favorite.

[agirlneedsgoals]

State of the Me

We're just gonna cut this...

I sort of ran out of meds. I know, look. Sometimes my executive dysfunction isn't just dysfunction, it's actually just an empty space with [program code goes here] in it. The worse I feel, the harder it is to get it back. And once I ran out of the nerve meds, I was in actual agony for a while, so.

But I fixed it. After I ran out of one of the heart meds. I didn't know what to do! CVS kept telling me I have copays on my meds (which I don't) but I was switched to a new insurance as of October...but they never sent me a card...I don't know who to call...I tried looking in my account with the state and it said I didn't have an account so. I just kind of stalled there for a bit.

Anyway, CVS somehow had two insurances listed and one was not mine. I made them take it off and my copays disappeared because whether I have new insurance or not, CVS uses my account number from the state, so that never changed. Nobody wants to go into town today so I'll get them tomorrow.

I've been cooking more! Well, I still make my mom sous chef for me. But I've been doing actual cookery lately. I really, really, REALLY miss cooking. Remember when I used to throw off big cakes for birthdays or send cookies out for Christmas or host dinner parties? They honestly seem like a dream now. I get so overwhelmed. It's stupid.

My brain is not a well place right now. I can hardscrabble for some kind of balance sometimes but then I trip and I fall into bad thoughts and feelings. It's deep and dark sometimes. Idk what to do about that, either. I'm not looking to harm myself so I guess I can just drown here for a while.

Still can't sleep. 2 hours max at a time, if that. Last night, I didn't get to sleep until 6 am this morning.

This week, I made wilted spinach salad with goat cheese, hazelnuts, and dried cherries on Sunday and blueberry chicken salad (the key to chicken salad is only use Greek yogurt, NO MAYONNAISE, Christ) on Monday. I accidentally napped until 7 pm last night so mom made the stew. I don't use a recipe for stew but I had left a list of ingredients for it and she used that. Without finding a recipe even! I was so proud.

Tonight is cashew chicken. No, not that cashew chicken. This one has roasted chicken with a cashew butter "sauce" that's way too thick to be a sauce, then you toast it under a broiler. I think I first made it in culinary school. Tomorrow is gonna be pork butadon. It was supposed to be pork belly but Sam's Club betrayed me so I'm subbing pork loin.

I've been watching The Witcher on repeat. I'm getting bitched at over it. Look, when my brain has no brain left to give, I do nothing but comfort and right now that's a choice between The Witcher or Forensic Files and Witcher had such lovely angst this last season so fuck off. 😊

I bought leg warmers. I'm partial to capri leggings but there is snow so what do? Leg warmers. I only got the one pair in black because I wasn't sure I'd like the texture of the knit but now I need like 10 pairs in all the colors.

I've been writing. Not really writing. Like typing out tiny pieces of things that could be fanfic if I ever finished them. I have started 10 different pieces. None of them are even close to being finished, most of them are fragmented. Was it always this hard? It's been SO LONG, jfc.

Writing my own stuff? 😂😂😂 No. I don't have access to that in my brain. Can't feel it at all. No Dizzy and zombies, no Faith and monsters, no Vianne and demons. Sads. But I would like to finish at least a little short fanfic maybe???

Let's see, good things, good things. I'm going to visit friends down in the Valley at the end of the month. That will be nice. I miss people.

[littlegreeklover]

"Come and join the Greek side...we have cookies!" said Mini Herakles and Mini Eleni, as they began to pick from the plate in front of them!

Kourabiethes/Kourabiedes are shortbread butter biscuits with almonds, coated in icing sugar. Usually made in December at Christmas time.

Yiayia = Grandma, grandmother.

[andsoshespins]

Monday Musings

I had reservations about pairing brie with butternut squash to fill butter-brushed phyllo dough pockets I made.  But I am glad I tried it!  The sweetness of the squash compliments well, almost like fan-favorite jam and brie. 

The whole wheat buttermilk pancakes I made might just be the best pancakes I have made thusfar in my kitchen.  And, for some reason, they taste equally as good reheated.

Update: The whole wheat flour substitute for the chocolate chip cookies turned out fine after baking!

I might understand the Chris Evans thing a little better after watching Captain America: Civil War.  That escape from the elevator shaft...hot damn. 

Related: I know, I know, the insane scene wherein Cap tries to keep the helicopter from leaving is wild and hot but it’s too superhero-esque and leaves me worrying for the hero’s fastidiousness instead of drooling over the man.    

Continuing: Oooof, everyone is right and everyone is wrong in that movie.  And that’s what makes it so good.  Ah, Greek tragedy dressed in spandex and metal, flaws thrown in sharp relief, conflicts of character and within character abound, eternal questions about freedom and governance. 

Still related: I’ve only just met this Peter Parker, and I already love him. #queens

My Spanish lavender really is growing towards the sun.  Not that I thought this was a myth of 7th grade science class, but I am amazed at how quickly the plant has stretched more horizontally towards the window!  I guess I never had a plant long or healthy enough to witness it.

I am becoming weirdly obsessed with crossword puzzles.  It’s a strange way for my mind to focus on one thing and feel motivation I am currently lacking.

Why is my body so creaky as of late?  I have been working out every morning, stretching afterwards, and even doing my favorite yoga poses afterward.  

My ankles are annoying me.  Why do they decide to feel strange pain whenever I am in a good routine?  

Today’s raindrops turned into fat flakes of wet snow for a while.  It was nice to be inside. 

I always think it is strange for a musical group or artist to release a Christmas album.  But then I remember Relient K’s Deck the Halls, Bruise Your Hand, and I instantly retract my statement because it is still boss many years later.  Actually, their version of “12 Days of Christmas” is the only one I can enjoy.

Related: Spotify informed me that this original album was absorbed into another entertainingly-titled Let it Snow Baby...Let it Reindeer.  

Still related: It was a while before I learned these guys were considered Christian rock. (Or Christian pop-punk?)  It still cracks me up.

I fucking love flashbacks.  It doesn’t matter the show or the movie, it’s a sucker-punch to my gut.

Not knowing yet whether we return in-person or work remotely tomorrow is equally freeing and frustrating.