Baklava

6 sheets Phyllo, defrosted

1/2 lb Butter, melted

1 cup Walnuts or Pistachios, chopped and toasted

1/2 tsp Cinnamon

3 Tbsp Sugar

1 cup Honey

Preheat oven to 375 F.  

Cut each sheet of phyllo in half so they are roughly square.  Place 1 sheet of phyllo on a baking sheet & brush liberally with butter.  Repeat with 5 more sheets. Scatter nuts, sugar and cinnamon over top. 

Place another sheet of phyllo over the nut mixture and brush with butter.  Repeat with the remaining sheets of phyllo.

With a sharp knife, cut the layered phyllo into serving sizes.

Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.  Remove from oven and drizzle with honey.

*you may need to re-cut the servings.

Bruschetta with Berries

1 cup Ricotta or Cottage Cheese

2 Tbsp Orange Juice

1 Baguette, sliced

a handful of Raspberries

a handful of Blueberries

6 Strawberries, chopped

4 Tbsp White Sugar

a sprig of fresh Mint

Mix cheese and orange juice together; sprinkle on bread slices, topping with fruit & sprinkled with sugar.  Toast under broiler for 1-2 minutes, until sugar starts to caramelize.  Garnish with mint.