Desserts, Free Recipes

Baklava

Makes 117 1-inch pieces Ingredients 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and chopped 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped 1/4 cup dried cherries, cut into rough dice 1/4 cup dried pears, cut into rough dice 1/4 cup dried apricots, cut into rough diced 12 sheets phyllo dough 1 cup clarified unsalted butter […]

Chef's Notes Plus

How to Use Store-Bought Pastry Doughs

You may make your own puff pastry and phyllo dough, but many times, using a good-quality prepared pastry can be the difference between dessert or no dessert! Luckily, both of these store-bought doughs are easy to work with and can result in perfect pastries with just some simple strategies. Puff […]

Breakfast and Brunch, Main Dishes, Pies and Tarts

Spinach and Feta Quiche

Makes one 9-inch quiche This spanakopita-inspired quiche has the traditional flavors of spinach, onion, and feta baked in kataifi, a grated buttery phyllo crust. This product is available in specialty food stores in the frozen food aisle. Ingredients 2 cups (4 oz) kataifi (shredded phyllo), thawed 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, […]

Desserts

Vanilla-Scented Pear Strudel

Makes 12 servings The unbaked strudels can be made in advance. Immediately store wrapped in the refrigerator for 2 days or in the freezer for 3 months. The strudel does not have to be thawed before baking. Ingredients 2 cups crushed sugar cookies (from about 8 oz cookies) 1 1/4 […]