If you've ever found it hard to resist a flaky pastry, rest that assured you're not the only one. All around the world, there are countless varieties of flaky pastry treats. From Greece's spanakopita ...

June and July are too early for figs. Just like tomatoes and peppers, the sweetest figs need another month or two of constant sunshine. In warm weather, the trees continue to produce beautifully into ...

As November slides into the holiday season, we're all looking for easy, do-ahead edibles to enhance the festivities. Phyllo dough, the paper-thin sheets that bake up crispy, makes an excellent aide.

1. In medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup whole milk, egg yolks, whole egg, ⅓ cup sugar, the orange zest and cornstarch. 2. Transfer remaining milk to a heavy medium saucepan. Add the vanilla bean paste ...

Spanakopita, which is as fun to say as it is to eat, is one of those foods we all order at restaurants, or make frozen from Trader Joe's—but to cook it from scratch? Terrifying. Intimidating. So. Much ...

Halibut with curry, spinach and chutney gets a flaky, crispy kick when it's baked in phyllo pastry.Debra Brash, Times Colonist I have a question about phyllo pastry. I have a favourite recipe for ...

As savory and alluring as a pot of stew can be, it’s rarely charismatic enough to hold its own as the centerpiece of a special dinner. There’s no amount of chopped parsley on top that can adequately ...

Phyllo means leaf in Greek: a name that couldn't be more accurate. Phyllo pastry is made from many thin layers and is achieved by a very complex lamination that involves not only a fat, like butter or ...

Puff pastry and phyllo (alternatively spelled “filo” or “fillo” and often referred to as ”phyllo dough” on store-bought packages) are both doughs that can be used in sweet and savory applications to ...