This phyllo is simplified way of making dough similar to puff pastry, although it does not puff so much. However, by making it with layers of butter between each phyllo, when baked each phyllo will separate from the other and become flaky, buttery and crunchy.
Cypriot
How to make Homemade Phyllo
Today I am going to show you how to make Homemade phyllo, which takes time and skill to make, but if you follow my instructions, it won’t be that difficult.
Fakes Moutzentra – Cypriot Lentils with Rice
Fakes moutzentra is a lentil recipe we make in Cyprus and is a high protein, balanced healthy food, especially with the combination of rice.
Rice Pilaf (Rizi Pilafi)
Rice Pilaf (Rizi Pilafi), is one of the easiest side dishes, made with long grain white rice and stock. It takes about 10 – 20 minutes to cook and it a great side dish to any meat dish with a red or white sauce.
How to keep your herbs fresh!
If you buy packs of fresh herbs from your supermarket, take them out of the packaging and soak them in ice-cold water for about 1/2 hour (but don’t do this with basil). Then drain well, wrap them loosely in kitchen paper and put in a poly bag, allowing some air to slightly fill the bag,…
How to make Greek Avgolemono Sauce
Avgolemono, from the words avgo = egg and lemoni = lemon, is a Greek sauce made with eggs, lemons and stock from the food we are cooking. It takes a little practice to learn How to make Avgolemono sauce, but it’s not diffficult at all if you follow my instructions.
How do I make … cakes
If you are baking dark cakes with chocolate or cocoa and need to butter and flour the tin do not use flour but use cocoa. Meringue Egg whites whip best at room temperature. Add a few drops of lemon juice. First, make sure the bowl and beaters are free of grease and the whites are…
How do I fry meat
When you sauté meat do not put too much oil in saucepan. Put only as much as to cover bottom of saucepan. Never sauté meat which is still frozen. Never put a lid on top of hot oil. When frying use the special top which is like a metal sieve If you get burnt and…
Easy way to clean Okra and Stewed Okra (Mpamies Giahni)
In Greece, okra are usually cooked “laderes” which is today’s vegan dish cooked with olive oil, in a tomato sauce. However, I have also cooked them with sundried tomatoes as well and they are very delicious.
Food storage – Keeping food in the fridge
Some foods need to be kept in the fridge to help stop bacteria from growing on them, such as food with a ‘use by’ date, cooked food and ready-to-eat food such as desserts. To help stop bacteria from growing, remember: When you’re preparing food, keep it out of the fridge for the shortest time possible….
