Lenten desserts: Halva is by far the most popular Lenten sweet, and in Greece it comes in many versions either with tahini (sesame paste) and sometimes studded with nuts and raisins, or marbled with chocolate. See more ideas about greek cookies, greek recipes, greek desserts. Eggs & Dairy 3. Meat 2. Greek almond cookies are authentically sweetened with honey, easily substituted with agave nectar if you prefer, and lightly spiced with cardamom – just made for a cup of coffee or tea. For Greeks, halvas is one of the Lenten desserts. If you’re Greek, you probably have, as this is a staple dessert during periods of lent when many abstain from eggs and dairy. Jul 14, 2015 - Explore Maria Marinos's board "Greek Lent Desserts" on Pinterest. A quick look at the link… Sift dry ingredients together. The home-cooked version is made with semolina flour, olive oil, water, sugar syrup and a sprinkling of nuts. Poor Man’s Cookies “In the 1930s, producers of a popular radio program called Jake and Lena invited listeners to write in for this recipe. Have you ever heard of halva? Thank you! Nut flours have a long and tasty history in traditional Greek food culture and this cookie recipe is a wonderful example of baking with almond flour. Mix well. Fish with backbones (other seafood allowed) 4. From the traditional baklava and milk pie (galaktoboureko) to regional classics like Thessaloniki’s pastry triangles and seasonal specials, this Greek desserts recipe collection has got you covered! Stovetop specialties abound. The home-cooked version is made with semolina flour, olive oil, water, sugar syrup and a sprinkling of nuts. Glyka tou koutaliou, which translates to “spoon sweets” is a type of traditional Greek dessert strongly connected with the countryside.Not wanting to throw away leftover fruits and vegetables, rural communities in antiquity used to dry crops in the sun. Indeed, one of the greatest legacies of the Lenten table is the array of lathera —basically one-pot casseroles made with vegetables and pulses, which rely heavily on the use of olive oil (lathi is the Greek word for oil). During Lent and other fast periods we fast from: 1. Add wet ingredients, nuts and raisins. Lenten Applesauce Cake 2 cups flour 1 cups sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder ½ cup margarine, melted (or vegetable oil) 1-lb can applesauce 1 cup nuts 1 cup raisins (optional) Preheat oven to 350 ºF. Wine & Olive oil Fish, wine, & olive oil are permitted on celebration days within the fast period; wine & olive oil are always permitted on Saturdays & Sundays My mother changed the name from Jake and Lena Cookies to Poor Man’s Cookies because they contained no eggs, … Read More. A creative version of a traditional Greek lenten dessert. Lenten desserts: Halva is by far the most popular Lenten sweet, and in Greece it comes in many versions either with tahini (sesame paste) and sometimes studded with nuts and raisins, or marbled with chocolate. Its recipe can be altered with the addition of tahini, or sesame paste, and it can be baked in either a square or cylindrical shape and cut into smaller squares. Blog | Desserts | Lenten Recipes. A traditional confection, today Macedonian halvas can be found in many varieties that include chocolate, almonds, berries, etc. Halvas is one of the major Lenten desserts for the Greek people. Apr 6, 2014 - It’s good to see so many clicking and looking for Lent-friendly dishes – just a few days ago this site experienced the largest spike it traffic EVER. A delicious collection of traditional Greek desserts! A common type of halvas, called “Macedonian Halvas,” can have many different flavorings. The Macedonian halvas recipe – the most popular – uses tahini and is baked in a square or cylindrical shape, while it is crunchy in texture.