Phyllo: Easy Recipes for Sweet and Savory Treats (Paperback)

~ (Author), Susan Marie (Photographer)

Editorial Reviews

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Probably the best concept to emerge from former spa pastry chef O'Connor's second collection is the emphasis on the culinary versatility of phyllo. It certainly deserves its Greek name of "leaves," judging from the nearly 30 recipes the author showcases, representing about a 50-50 mix of classic and nouvelle dishes. Other good features include strict instructions about handling, storing, and reheating these transparent dough sheets and a parade of foodstuff ideas for stuffing phyllo cups. Unfortunately, her directions for each specific recipe are not easily decipherable; without clearly numbered steps and larger type sizes, novice phyllo-sters could get confused. But still a good introduction, with color photographs, to the art of dough wrapping, rolling, and encasing. Barbara Jacobs

Product Description

Festive, fun, and surprisingly easy to work with, phyllo dough adds a special effect to any dish, sweet or savory, whether you're planning a grand f te for dozens of guests or a simple supper for two. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, Phyllo includes more than 40 easy-to-prepare recipes inspired by an international range of flavors and culinary traditions, covering delectable appetizers and entrees to sumptuous desserts. Wtih a guide to working with phyllo and convenient tips on preparing dishes ahead of time, Phyllo is a delightful homage to this most versatile of pastries.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811810194
• ISBN-13: 978-0811810197
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #600,435 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tasty and Beautiful, January 6, 2001

By	Sue (Fairfax, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I received this book as a Christmas gift and couldn't be more thrilled with it. The instructions are clear, the photographs beautiful and my results have been delicious. Thank you Ms. O'Connor for this wonderful addition to my kitchen library!

5.0 out of 5 stars Phyllo, Easy Recipes for Sweet and Savory Treats, June 29, 2000

By A Customer

I purchased this book only because I wanted a recipe for Baklava. Imagine my surprise when I discovered you can use Phyllo in other food items such as: turnovers, puffs, strudel, and more. And not just for desserts, there are some wonderful Feta Cheese and fresh chive Phyllo Kisses that look alot like Crab Ragoon, without the crab. There are excellent photos throughout the book, for each recipe; recipes are easy to follow, as well. The book also explains how to handle Phyllo and how to store and reheat it. Excellent book.