Posts by Eleni Louca
Auntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Sugar Cookies
Looking for something fun to do with the kids these days? Look no further! Baking brings out this Cinderella feeling that is unexplainable. Not the feeling when she’s on her knees scrubbing the floor, but the one when she’s in her room singing with her besties. “que music” -no matter how your heart is grieving,…
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Baked Cheesecake Preheat the oven to 425ºF Makes an 8inch cake Ingredients 450 gr. cream cheese 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 1/2 cup cream 1/2 cup yogurt 1 tsp. vanilla extract or lemon juice 1 tbsp. flour For base (optional) 1 cup crushed biscuits 1/4 cup sugar 4 tbsp. melted butter Method Beat the cream…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Homemade Apple Pie!
This apple pie recipe makes a 9-inch cake! Ingredients Pie Crust 2 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 180 gr. cold butter 6-8 tbsp. ice cold water Filling 3 green apples 3 red apples 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup soft brown sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tbsp. cornstarch 60 gr.…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Cake Pops!
Cake Pops! Ingredients Cake Buttercream Cake pop sticks Candy Melts Sprinkles of your choice Styrofoam board Recipe Add the cake in a large bowl. Crumble it and add a tablespoon of buttercream at a time until the cake is moist enough to roll a ball, yet thick enough to keep its form. Roll the mixture…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Homemade Bread!
I think it’s safe to say that we are facing very scary, uncertain times. Few things bring us comfort right now, one of those being warm, satisfying delicious bread. Plain, sweet or savory, choose your preference. Me personally, I like a little bit of both, which is why in this weeks recipe, I chose to…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Chocolate Chip Cookies!
This week’s Tuesday Treat is: Mama’s Chocolate Chip Cookies! Basic ingredients are crucial. Do not mess with them! Flour, liquid, salt, fat and leavening ingredients are all equally important for a recipe. Baking is chemistry. Every little detail counts. Unlike cooking, you must measure everything accurately with the right measuring tools. Every baker should learn…
Read MoreAuntie Eli’s Tuesday Treat: Vanilla Cake/Cupcakes!
A little bit about Auntie Eli… Born and raised in Astoria from Cypriot parents, I studied as a graphic designer but always had a passion for baking. On impulse, in 2010, I rented a small spot in Larnaca, Cyprus and named it Auntie Eli’s. This all happened in a matter of 2 hours. Yes, that’s…
Read MoreEnjoy this Tuesday Treat by Auntie Elis!
Not only is baking one of those things that brings happiness to people, but it is also fun, therapeutic and a piece of cake once you learn the basics. Who could resist the smell of freshly baked apple pie or cinnamon buns? I know I can’t! One of the easiest recipes I can pass down…
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