“Most Greeks have coffee and cigarettes for breakfast," says my guide Katerina Loulou, who is taking me on a food tour around Athens. “What about Greek yoghurt with honey?" I enquire. She finds the ...

Lovers of Greek phyllo pies know that pleasure can hinge on a crust’s ample surface area — but the key to maximizing this? A spiral. A standard slice of phyllo pie offers a soft filling blanketed by ...

Using filo pastry is a quick trick. You can buy the filo pre-made and it makes nice parcels when layered up in a bun tin Michelle Darmody: "It is best to ensure the filo dough is defrosted before ...

As November slides into the holiday season, we're all looking for easy, do-ahead edibles to enhance the festivities. Phyllo dough, the paper-thin sheets that bake up crispy, makes an excellent aide.

Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. Place the squash in a roasting tin, drizzle with 1tbsp oil, season and sprinkle over the allspice and cinnamon. Roast until softened and just beginning to ...

Combine all the ingredients for the mince, except the muscovado sugar and the suet, in a large saucepan. Place the saucepan over a low heat and cook for about 30 minutes or until the fruit has plumped ...