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Awesome Autumn Appetizer Sure to Satisfy Taste Buds
CLEVELAND – August 9, 2007 – The beginning of Fall means cooler weather, vibrant colors and a shift in entertaining from cookouts and picnics to clambakes and tailgate parties. Menus change, too, from light, summer foods to heartier fare.
When it’s your turn to host an event or supply an appetizer for a fall get-together, why not think beyond the ordinary? Athens® Twin Pack Fillo Dough offers unlimited inspiration for a bounty of hors d’ouvres and savory dishes for seasonal menus. Ready-to-use right from the box, Athens Fillo Dough makes it simple for even an inexperienced cook to create gourmet dishes.
For starters, surprise your family and friends with Autumn Appetizer Strudel made with Athens Fillo Dough. This savory dish goes beyond the ordinary stuffed mushrooms or cheese puffs to create a truly unique appetizer that will look, and taste, like you spent hours in the kitchen, though you only spent minutes.
The recipe combines fresh shallots, mushrooms and apples with cream cheese, sour cream and Brussels sprouts in a rich filling layered and rolled like a traditional strudel, sprinkled with poppy seeds and baked. The result is anything but traditional – a warm, flavorful filling, redolent with spices and wrapped in layers of light, golden brown fillo.
Originally created as an appetizer, Autumn Appetizer Strudel served in larger portions also makes a delicious brunch or luncheon dish on a cool Fall day. It’s at its best when served warm, so plan for a warming tray or chafing dish when serving this strudel on a buffet.
Athens Fillo Dough is available in your local grocer’s freezer section. Athens Fillo Dough has no trans fat, no saturated fat and no cholesterol. The complete recipe for the Autumn Appetizer Strudel is available at 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.