FINYS FABULOUS FOODS AND FINDS

Traditionally strudel is made with apple, and this roulade or strudel is a similar idea but with a  different filling. Strudel originated in Europe and I learnt to make these many years ago, though it was mainly apple strudel that I used to make.  I then decided that this pastry would be nice with many varied fillings, so started experimenting with other things. They did not all work out so good, however this one is one I have made repeatedly over the years as it is just so delicious, and liked by everyone! This is a classic roulade dessert which is not over sweet, and looks and tastes impressive. Hard to resist Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Makes: 8 servings Ingredients ½ cup dried apricots, chopped 2 tbsp apricot jam 1 tsp lemon juice 50g light brown sugar, or coconut sugar 2 pears, peeled, cored & chopped 1-2 tbsp slivered almonds 50g melted butter 8 sheets filo pastry Icing sugar for dusting -optional Method Put the...

My parents were European and when they came out to Australia many years ago, my Mum brought all her recipes with her. The majority she actually knew and didn't have to refer to a cook book to make, however on thinking back, I think she just used to make them up as she went, depending on what was in the fridge at the time. This  recipe is for the "sweet tooth" or it is very impressive if you are having visitors - is a well known specialty of Austria, and is a biscuit or slice, called LINZER SCHNITTEN. They are more like a slice which gets cut up into whatever size pieces you want, and they are guaranteed not to last long! Add some thickened or whipped cream if you want them to be even moorish, and if calories do not bother you! Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Makes: About 25 pieces Ingredients 150g unsalted butter (also works with ordinary butter) 150g flour 140g almonds 130g sugar ¾ cup strawberry jam 1 egg Dash of cinnamon ...