Working with Phyllo
(Edit* figured no better time than the present to clear out some drafts I never quited finished, or was waiting for *something*...hopefully doesn't seem incomplete)Phyllo is one of those items that most people are familiar with, yet isn't used with regularity. Most think of greek food when they think of phyllo, and rightfully so. Memories of my first bite of baklava still awaken every time I see phyllo. However, in today's global world of food, phyllo can be used for many, many, things, and really are an easy item for the home cook to "jazz up" a dinner party or event.
That's what go me thinking about writing about phyllo, how simple it is to use, but perhaps home cooks are lacking a few basic tips on just how to use it. I wanted an easy, yet elegant appetizer for my New Year's Eve party, and decided on little phyllo cups with a wild mushroom filing. Read Entire Post