Baklava I
Ingredients Pastry 1 pound (454 g) phyllo dough 4–5 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely ½ cup white granulated sugar ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 tsp cinnamon ¾ pound (340 g) sweet butter Syrup 2 ½ cups of water 3 cups white…
Ingredients phyllo
Galaktoboureko (Greek Semolina Custard Pastry)
The galaktoboureko (Γαλακτομπούρεκο) is a traditional Greek dessert. It is made with phyllo, also known as filo or fillo dough, which is filled with a custard of semolina flavored with citron. It is served with a sugar syrup. Ingredients Pastry…
Radish Pie
Radish pie is a savory pie suitable for a vegetarian diet. Radishes, fresh goat cheese, and walnuts give the pie a unique taste, which is most flavorful when served cold. Ingredients 1–2 bunches red radishes 1–2 tbsp olive oil ¼…
Egg, Cheese and Phyllo Casserole (Banitsa)
This is a popular dish from Bulgaria and can be eaten on its own or as part of a main meal. This recipe will serve 2–3 people and can be prepared in less than 1 hour. It is adapted from…
Tyropita (Greek Cheese Pie)
Tyropita (Pronounced: tee-ro-pee-ta) is a Greek layered pastry appetizer, made with layers of buttered filo dough, stuffed with cheese and usually shaped like a triangle. It is sold in bakeries throughout Greece, where it is a very popular breakfast and…
Spanakopita
Spanakopita is a Greek spinach pie. Ingredients 900 g (2 lbs) fresh spinach or 580 g (20 oz) frozen, thawed, and drained spinach 1 large onion, finely chopped ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped scallions ½ cup minced…
Baklava with Pistachio Nuts
Ingredients Syrup 4 cups white granulated sugar 2 cups water 2 cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches long ¾ cups honey 1 tbsp lemon juice Nut mixture 1½ lb pistachio nuts 2 tsp cinnamon powder Pastry 1 lb phyllo dough, at…
Albanian Vegetable Pie
Albanian vegetable pie (Albanian: Byrek Shqipëtar me perime), is an Albanian recipe for cooking pies. Albanian pies are generally made of thin pastry leaves which can be rolled out at home or bought as filo dough at a supermarket. Most…