When I was growing up, my family had a tradition around the holidays. My grandmother, who we call Mimi, would make pita, but I'm not talking about the fluffy flatbread that is probably coming to mind.

Tired of having guests pass out in a food coma on your couch or get up to leave as soon as the meal is over? Dessert shouldn’t be an annihilation. This dessert is a pick-me-up that keeps the party ...