June and July are too early for figs. Just like tomatoes and peppers, the sweetest figs need another month or two of constant sunshine. In warm weather, the trees continue to produce beautifully into ...

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, ...

If you've never baked with phyllo dough or phyllo pastry (also known as "filo"), it's time to do so! It may seem fragile and tricky to work with the texture of phyllo—that feels more like crepe paper ...

"This pie is a perfect way to use up any leftover Christmas ham but would work equally well with turkey or a mixture of both. The flavor of the pastry is just amazing making it perfect for a special ...

A bubbling pot of chicken and vegetables scented with aromatics and laced with cream is one of mealtime’s greatest pleasures. And this twist on the classic will change the way you make chicken pot pie ...

Culinary preparations for Houston's hugely popular annual Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral get under way months in advance. Volunteers bake herculean mounds of traditional ...

Just when you thought you couldn’t stand to look at another egg, there’s a carton staring at you in the refrigerator. Or perhaps you have leftover asparagus, the harbinger of spring often served as a ...

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 ...

When it comes to flaky, buttery pastry, I’m an equal opportunity eater, but that doesn’t mean that all flaky pastry is the same. Puff pastry and phyllo dough are two important flaky doughs. Both are ...