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 ...

Although it is readily available in supermarkets, making filo pastry at home is straightforward and satisfying. The trick is being patient and gentle when rolling out the delicate sheets. Credit: My ...

Filo pastry is a lovely flaky product with which to layer, wrap and cover many ingredients. The individual sheets need to be generously brushed with melted butter or oil and layered to make it usable.

Place the chicken in a large saucepan with the carrot, onion and celery and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and skim off any froth. Continue to simmer until the chicken is well cooked (about ...

1. Preheat the oven to 170C (150C fan)/325F/gas 3 and grease four 10 centimetre tart tins, one and a half centimetres deep. 2. On a lightly floured surface, cut out 12×12 centimetre squares from the ...

Innes Clifton Leaf matured goats' cheese, on sale at Wells Store, Peachcroft Farm, Radley, rates among cheesemonger Arthur Cunynghame's favourites. This richly flavoured, mould-ripened cheese is ...

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 ...

11:04, Tue, May 7, 2024 Updated: 11:09, Tue, May 7, 2024 British chef Jamie Oliver said he's made a "cracking combination of creamy feta and spinach" for his homemade filo pie, as the two ingredients ...