You know the song that tiny guy sings at the start of Aladdin, ‘Arabian Niiiiiiiiights’? That’s what plays in my head whenever I make, eat or think about this pistachio baklava – not only because ...

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, slowly melt the butter. In the bowl of a food processor, combine 2½ cups sugar with the pistachios and finely blend. 2. Once the butter has ...

The holidays are the most wonderful time of year for doing one of my favorite things: instigating new dessert traditions. When else will I have 12-plus people that are more than willing and able help ...

This pistachio baklava cheesecake combines the classic flavors of oriental cuisine with traditional ingredients such as filo sheets, honey and roasted pistachios. With its three layers, this recipe is ...

Trader Joe's just debuted a bounty of new bargain buys for December. The latest arrivals include everything from sweet ...

National Baklava Day is Nov. 17, so this week I’m bringing you a rolled version of this classic. I find that rolling up the phyllo like a cigar is a bit easier to work with and produces a fun way to ...

In a fusion of Middle East meets West, baklava melds with the layer cake. This is one of those desserts you make for someone you really want to impress: the in-laws you can never seem to win over, the ...

ISTANBUL -- Nadir Güllü is worried about pistachios. The owner of Güllüoglu, the world's most famous baklava shop, uses bushels of the shelled nuts as the key ingredient for his popular desserts every ...