Baklava and kataifi are two delicious and highly regarded Middle Eastern and Mediterranean desserts which share similarities but have distinct differences in texture, preparation, and presentation.

I always remember my mom making baklava during Ramadan, especially at the end of Ramadan for Eid al-Fitr. It was the ultimate sign of celebration in my family. She would make double or triple the ...

Imam Cagdas has been making baklava the same way since 1887: entirely by hand. We visited the kitchen to see this shop ...

How to make the classic treat in a fraction of the time.

Despite regional variations on the melt-in-your-mouth pastry, all have a flaky, golden pastry with a tender, nutty center ...

The story of baklava is probably one of the most fascinating tales. The myth goes back to Mesopotamia where, according to various versions, baklava was first developed as a pastry composed mainly of a ...

From Tarpon Springs to Miami, these Florida bakeries serve baklava so flaky, sweet, and authentic locals keep coming back for ...

Different types of baklava are on display and being packaged at Gulluoglu, a shop in Gaziantep, Turkey. The city has many shops dedicated to the sweet pastry. GAZIANTEP, Turkey — When visiting this ...

OPB’s “Superabundant” explores the stories behind the foods of the Pacific Northwest with videos, articles and this weekly newsletter. To keep you sated between episodes, Heather Arndt Anderson, a ...

If you have ever eaten a really good piece of baklava, the kind that shatters slightly when you bite into it, where the filling is vibrant green and fragrant, and the syrup is just sweet enough ...