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Ultimate Vegan Funfetti Cupcakes with “Cream Cheese” Frosting

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My Most Requested Birthday Cupcake

Hello blogging family,

This summer, my number-one requested cupcake was definitely vegan funfetti cupcakes topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. The key to achieving that perfect moist texture? Use extra-light-tasting olive oil—just a little tip I picked up from a talented French baker in Paris when I was in grad school (and trust me, it’s a game-changer!). She even surprised me when I returned daily with delightful corn bread just in case I was homesick. It was such a sweet gesture that showcased the universal language of baking.

I truly hope you love this recipe as much as I do. With school back in session, here’s to a wonderful new school year for all the kiddos out there!

So, grab your mixing bowls and read on for the delicious recipe! If you’re new to my blog, don’t forget to check out more about my blogging journey. Happy baking, everyone!

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How to Make Traditional Greek Baklava

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Celebrating New Beginnings

Hello blogging friends and family,

Thank you for following me and your lovely comments. I know it’s been a minute since my last post. Funny how you start a fun blogging project, then life happens 🙂 Thankfully, it’s all good things.

I can’t wait to share my favorite recipe with you: Baklava. It’s made with nuts, filo pastry, and honey. You can prepare it a day in advance, and the recipe serves 24 people. This week, I’m bringing it to a farewell party for a community volunteer who has helped many in our neighborhood. Although it’s sad to say goodbye, for me, making Baklava brings warmth and tradition as we start new chapters in our lives.

I think that I received the recipe from my Greek language tutor before I even went to Greece. She flew to Athens to help me settle in, which was very special during my first days of college. I hope you enjoy the Baklava recipe and a glimpse of my little food journal from the Mediterranean!

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Easy Spanakopita: A Perfect Brunch Dish

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Hello Bogging Friends & Family!

Welcome to the relaunch of Ellie Bleu.

If you’re new to the website, feel welcome to learn more About Me. I hope you enjoy this savory recipe.

Spanakopita is a popular Greek spinach filo pie that can be used as a substitute for quiche. It’s perfect for your brunches and celebrations. Imagine layers of golden, crisp filo pastry that shatter under your fork, giving way to a warm, savory filling of spinach, fresh herbs, and creamy feta. Each bite is a balance of flaky crunch and the smooth, slightly tangy richness of cheese and greens. In fact, it’s the first dish that came to mind when I was relaunching Ellie Bleu.

The pie can be served as an appetizer (meze) or the main course. Usually, I serve the pie with a Greek Potato Salad. I ate it nearly every day as a young student living in Athens. It was a way for me to stop by the local bakery before class and listen to the latest gossip in my charming neighborhood of Mets.

Here’s a glance at my recipe journal from Greece. The photo captures me perfectly, realizing that I’d rather be reading a book at the beach than at our classes’ archaeological dig site. I wish I could tell my younger self, “Pay attention!” Who knew twenty years later I’d be writing a manuscript about what I had discovered.

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