Eye Candy: You Say Kataifi, I Say Kanafeh

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June 25, 2010

chamomile parfait, semolina cake, and kataifi-wrapped strawberries

At the end of his forward-thinking Greek dinner, Pano Karatassos served a dessert of chamomile parfait, semolina cake, and kataifi-wrapped strawberries. Kataifi—also known as kanafeh—is an Arabic pastry made of fine threads of pastry dough or shredded phyllo. It is common in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean bakeries. Click here for more photos of chef Karatasso's dinner.