OPA!

Last night our Community Group had a Greek dinner for Abby's birthday. We had a delicious spread! Kelly brought Souvlaki (grilled pork kebabs). Tricia made yogurt marinated kebabs, Colin did tzatziki sauce and Abby made homemade pita bread. Yuuummmm!
I brought dessert (as always) and made baklava. It turned out really good and it was very easy to make. Here is the recipe for those who might like to try a Greek dessert sometime.


Baklava
4 cups chopped walnuts
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. cloves
¾ cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
½ cup honey
1 cup water

Combine walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Brush large glass rectangular baking dish with some of the melted butter. Layer 3 phyllo sheets, brush with butter, 2 more sheets, brush with butter.

Then place ⅓ of nut mixture on top. Repeat 2 more times.

Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Meanwhile, bring all ingredients for syrup to a boil, reduce heat and summer for 10 minutes.

Cut hot baklava into pieces with a sharp knife. Pour syrup evenly over baklava. Let stand for 2-3 hours.