Tag: phyllo

Mixed Berry Phyllo Galette

Mixed Berry Phyllo Galette

I often have a box of phyllo in the fridge – “just in case” I “need” to make appetizers. When I do,  I fold them into triangles, roll them into logs, and even stuff them into muffin tins for little “bundles”. When I’m too lazy to 

Deconstructed Apple Baklava

Deconstructed Apple Baklava

This recipe is a game changer. It turns baklava into a no-fail dessert for two types of Baklava Balkers — those who think phyllo is too hard to work with, and those who think the classic Greek dessert is too sweet. I’ve blogged about working with 

Working with Phyllo Pastry

Working with Phyllo Pastry

Phyllo is that shattery pastry found wrapped around many Greek and Middle Eastern treats. Thin as tissue paper, it’s notoriously hard to make from scratch. While it has a reputation of being finicky to work with, it’s surprisingly co-operative if you treat it graciously. I didn’t 

Spinach Dill Pockets

Spinach Dill Pockets

The Messy Baker launched two weeks ago today. I’m not sure where the time has gone, but since the book’s release I’ve hosted a garden party book launch, been on stage with Kim Severson at the Decatur Book Festival in Georgia, found myself on the 

Greek Week – Chicken Kopita

Greek Week – Chicken Kopita

I’ve no idea if there’s such a thing as chicken kopita. I just made it up. While I love spanikopita, I find I’m hungry shortly afterwards. So I sometimes slip a slice of chicken breast onto the spinach and feta base before wrapping up the