Baklava Baklava Baklava (, , or ; ) is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey. It is characteristic of the cuisines of the Levant, the Caucasus, Balkans, Maghreb, and of Central and West Asia. The word "baklava" is first attested in English in 1650, a borrowing from Ottoman Turkish . The name baklava is used in many languages with minor phonetic and spelling variations. Historian Paul D. Buell argues that the word "baklava" may come from the Mongolian root ' 'to tie, wrap up,
Romani cuisine Romani cuisine Romani cuisine, Romani food, Gypsy cuisine or Gypsy food is the cuisine of the ethnic Romani/Romany people. It is influenced by European cuisine. Although, Romani people are believed to originate from India, their cookery does not incorporate any Indian or South Asian influence. It is similar to Hungarian, Albanian cuisine, Balkan cuisine and Romanian cuisine. Romani dishes are usually made hot and spicy with the use of spices, such as paprika, garlic and bell peppers. Potatoes are also a staple in their diet. A traditional Romani dessert is "pirogo". The recipe consists of eggs, raisins, walnuts, pineapple, sugar,