My dad's easy Greek baklava recipe has been in our family for generations. Here's how to make it.

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• My Greek grandfather was a phyllo maker, and his baklava has been in my family for generations.
• My dad makes baklava every Christmas and showed me how it's done.
• The recipe isn't as intimidating as it seems, and it will impress everyone during the holidays.

Baklava has always been an important part of my family's history.

My pappou — Greek for grandfather — was a phyllo maker...