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Summer Treats Make You Feel Fine
Sweet and Easy Recipes with Athens Fillo Dough
CLEVELAND – July 24, 2007- Summer is the season for outdoor patio celebrations and family get-togethers. From graduations to pool parties to reunions, the food is always one of the main attractions. Whether you’re invited to a potluck affair or you’re hosting a buffet for 50, Athens Foods® Twin Pack Fillo Dough lets you create delectable desserts without spending hours in the kitchen.
Fillo – the word means "leaf" in Greek – describes the delicateweight of these thin sheets of dough. They are the light and tasty base for a wide variety of summertime treats. Combined with a sweet filling and layered, rolled or pressed into a pie pan, Athens Fillo offers unlimited opportunities for creative pastry making.
Baklava is probably the most well known pastry made with fillo. Although usually associated with Greece, many Mediterranean countries lay claim to baklava as their own. Wherever this honey-and- nut pastry originated, it soon was popular throughout the Middle East and today is a favorite treat the world over.
Baklava is easy to make for even the fillo novice. The fillo sheets are used flat – no rolling or shaping required. The filling between the layers is a rich, but simple, mixture of walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Another plus for busy hostesses: one recipe serves more than 80 guests, making it ideal for large patio or poolside gatherings. Add a scoop of your favorite ice cream to create Baklava a la mode. Serving a smaller crowd? Freeze extra baklava tightly wrapped for as long as three months; defrost at room temperature in the wrapping to prevent sogginess.
Once you’ve mastered basic baklava, take your culinary expertise to the next level with a Baklava Cheesecake. This elegant dessert features a traditional cheesecake topped with fillo, walnuts and luscious honey syrup. Fancy enough to serve at a wedding shower or a bridesmaid’s luncheon, Baklava Cheesecake can be made in just four simple steps.
Athens Twin Pack Fillo is available in your local grocer’s freezer section. It has no trans fat, no saturated fat and no cholesterol. For the complete recipes for Baklava and Baklava Cheesecake mentioned above, visit www.athens.com.
About Athens Foods®
Athens® is the world's largest producer of fillo dough and fillo products. With more than 45 years of experience in perfecting fillo, Athens® is committed to continually creating new recipes, high-quality hors d'oeuvres, handmade desserts and a full array of fillo delicacies. For more information about Athens Foods® and its products, visit www.athens.com or call 1-800-837-5683.
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