Spiced Vegetable Phyllo Parcels Food

SPICED VEGETABLE PHYLLO PARCELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Heat 2 tsp (10 mL) of the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Sauté onions and spice blend until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add peppers, salt, pepper and garlic and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes.
• Add arugula.
• Transfer to a bowl and cool slightly.
• Stir in Baba Gannouj.
• Lay 1 sheet of phyllo on work surface.
• Brush entire sheet lightly with olive oil. Lay second sheet on top. Cut into 4 strips lengthwise.
• Place 1/8th of filling mixture at one end of each strip.
• Fold phyllo over to make a triangle. Continue the triangle fold to the end of the strip.
• Fold remaining strips. Repeat with remaining 2 sheets of phyllo and filling.
• Place triangles on prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with remaining olive oil. Place in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• Serve with additional Baba Gannouj.

EMERIL'S SPICE BLEND RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients (of your choice of spice blend) in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
• Spice blends can be stored in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months.

KUMARA, SPINACH AND FETA PARCELS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180 degrees.
• Cut the kumara into very small cubes. place in a saucepan containing the chicken stock and water and cook until tender.
• Place the cooked Kumara into a large bowel.
• Retain the stock from the kumara and to it add chopped onion and frozen spinach. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has defrosted.
• Remove from heat and pour spinach and onion mixture into a seive to allow excess water to be squeezed out.
• Add the spinach and onion to the kumara. Add Garam Masala and 1 tblsp sesame seeds. Mix together.
• Take 3 sheets of Filo and lay on top of each other. (Use a clean, dry, flat surface).
• Into the middle of the filo place half the kumara and spinach mixture.
• Sprinkle over half the sliced olives and half the crumbled feta.
• Fold the filo like a parcel, sealing the edges with a brush of milk.
• Brush milk over top af parcel and sprinkle sesame seeds (optional).
• Place in oven for 30 minutes or until the Filo is Golden brown.
• I served this with tomato and chive salad.

CHICKEN PHYLLO PARCELS

Steps:

• Pre heat the oven to 190 C, 375 F or Gas Mark 5.
• Heat half the olive oil in a saucepan over a moderate heat, add the onion and garlic and fry until soft.
• Add the casserole mix and chicken stock.
• Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan over a moderate heat, add the smoked paprika and fry for 30 seconds, then add the chicken and fry for 5 minutes until browned.
• Add the asparagus and casserole mix to the chicken.
• Add seasoning to taste, cheese, creme fraiche and parsley.
• Remove from the heat.
• Lay 1 sheet of filo on the work surface and brush with melted butter.
• Repeat this with 2 more sheets.
• Cut this in half.
• Place 2-3 spoonfuls of chicken mixture in the centre of the filo.
• Bring the filo together to form a money bag and brush with melted butter.
• Repeat this process using the remaining filo and chicken mixture.
• Place the parcels onto a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden.

SALMON PARCELS

Steps:

• Season the fish with salt.
• Take two phyllo sheets and fold in half. Lay a piece of salmon on the phyllo, take care to tuck any tail piece under the salmon.
• Top each piece of salmon with at tablespoon of the pesto.
• Draw the phyllo up around the salmon and make a "knot" by twisting the phyllo so it stays in place.
• With scissors cut off any excess phyllo from the knot.
• Place each parcel on a non-stick cookie sheet. Refrigerate (covered with plastic wrap) until ready to cook.
• Heat your oven to 400°F Drizzle or spray the olive oil over each parcel.
• Cook in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes or until each parcel is golden brown.

HOW TO MAKE PESTO SALMON PHYLLO PARCELS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Lay skin-side down on a cutting board or plate and top each fillet with a tablespoon of pesto, or more to taste, ensuring the entire top of the fillet is evenly covered. Set aside while you prepare the phyllo.
• Lay a sheet of phyllo flat on a work surface and brush with olive oil. Lay another sheet on top, brushing with oil. Repeat process for a total of four sheets, leaving the top of the last sheet dry. Place one of the prepared salmon fillets at the bottom of the stack of phyllo sheets with the pesto side facing up. Roll over once, so the skin side is facing up, then fold over the sides. Brush all over with oil. Continue rolling until the end of the phyllo, then place on the parchment-lined baking sheet with the pesto side facing up and brush the top with oil. Score the top 2 to 3 times to allow steam to escape. Repeat with the remaining salmon and phyllo.
• Bake parcels in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the phyllo is golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest a minute or two before serving.

VEGETABLE FILO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with olive oil.
• Place vegetables in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes; drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine egg, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, feta cheese and melted butter. Stir in salt, pepper, dill and onion powder. Fold steamed vegetables into egg mixture.
• Lay 4 sheets phyllo dough in the prepared dish and brush with olive oil. Lay 4 more sheets of dough in the dish, so that the edges overlap in the pan but most of the dough extends beyond the sides of the dish.
• Spoon vegetable mixture into dish and fold dough across the top. Brush with olive oil.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.