Puff pastry is made by rolling pastry with layers of butter to create a soft, crunchy texture when baked. Phyllo dough consists of thin sheets that are brushed with melted butter, creating a crispy, ...

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 ...

There are many ways to cook fillets of B.C. halibut, which is in season. You can grill them, steam them, poach them or sear them. But my favourite — as you’ll know if you follow my columns — is to ...

Appetizer: Let's all agree that the combination of scallops and leeks is a winner, right? Make it even crispier for the ...

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 ...

I'm a big fan of baklava but building up all the layers of filling in between thin strips of filo pastry is time-consuming; not to mention way beyond my basic baking skills. So I was thrilled to have ...