Mum’s Impromptu Filo Pies

    This is another of Mum’s ideas where a vague notion (and no recipe at all) evolves into a very tasty meal (hence the name of the recipe). For the filling, we roasted vegetables, but this would even quicker and economical to make if you have any left over roasted vegetables in the fridge. […]

Posted by Admin on June 7th, 2015 | No Comments Posted in Drinks and Wine, Main Meals, Pies, Tarts, and Pastry (savoury baking)

Blueberry Honey Mille-Feuille

  Looks great, tastes even better, and these are my own home-grown blueberries.   This recipe can be prepared ahead of time; the custard and whipped cream filling can be blended a day ahead, and the cooked filo sheets keep in an airtight container for about 3 days. Assemble the mille-feuille just before serving so […]

Posted by Admin on March 15th, 2015 | 2 Comments Posted in Desserts and Puddings, Icings and Fillings

Mushroom, Spinach, Feta, and Filo Tart

  This is not a particularly good photo, but the main thing is this is a particularly good pie.   The following certainly qualifies for the category of ‘Recipe Revamps’. This means the recipe has undergone more than an adjustment or a rearrangement of ingredients; it has undergone a complete transformation. I mention this because […]

Posted by Admin on May 20th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Pies, Tarts, and Pastry (savoury baking)

Silver beet, Ricotta and Broccoli Pie

  Time to make: 1 hour, 10 minutes. This is a vegetarian pie, (but cooked bacon could be added). This recipe freezes well. The recipe is from the Healthy Food Guide magazine, March 2014 issue, page 59. Mum and I followed the bulk of the recipe as it was written. But, having said that, Mum […]

Posted by Admin on March 24th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Main Meals, Pies, Tarts, and Pastry (savoury baking)