Just a few ideas to use up all those bits of leftover filo pastry You can make them bite-size and you get a lot from a small amount of pastry. I have a 24 mini bun tin which gives a perfect size for canapés. They can be sweet or savoury and can be frozen before cooking. I have a container…
Greek minced beef filo tarts with a rich tomato sauce topped with a creamy cheese sauce
Filo pastry is so versatile and can be used in sweet and savoury dishes. I like to make these into individual tarts. Unless you score filo pastry before cooking, it is difficult to cut without it falling to pieces. There are usually about 8-10 sheets of filo in a packet and it doesn’t keep...
A delicious cheap but satisfying vegetarian dish which children will love uncoiling! For a spicier sauce just add some Worcester Sauce to the sauce. For meat eaters, try Mediterranean Lamb and Feta Filo Spirals.
Filo pastry is easy to use and offers a healthier alternative to shortcrust or puff pastry.This is a great way to use up those leftovers from the Sunday joint. For a vegetarian version try Baked Bean and Cheddar Cheese Spirals.
A great picnic or canapé tart which can be made up at the last minute with your choice of filling. The word Picnic dates back to 1740-50 when the Germans called an excursion at which a meal is taken outdoors a Pic-nic (now Picknick) and the French called it pique-pique. Nowadays...