almond baklava
December 23rd, 2009
You possibly will not believe you could lose weight while on a eating plan which includes almond baklava but it is feasible. It is fundamental to not eat almond baklava or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.
As an example, I allow myself these kinds of food once per week. I eat a low calorie diet 6 days a week, say 1400 to 1600 calories per day, and then one day, I eat what I please - within reason of course.
I have been eating this way for the last few weeks and it has enabled me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise plan or taken any pills or diet drinks. I have only been careful of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I want one day a week.
I also think it makes things easier if you have a little support when on a weight loss program and for that I signed up with the Biggest Loser club. They have many tools to show you how to monitor your progress and achieve your goals.
On my one day off|non diet day|free day per week, I like|prefer|tend|usually like to eat greek food. I never imagined|thought|believed I could lose 5 kilos while eating greek meals but am very pleased|happy|glad|elated to see it is possible|does work|can work|can happen. If you would like to try|want to try|feel like trying some greek food, I suggest|advise|propose you make almond baklava which is one of my favourite|most admired|most adored|best loved greek recipes.
Almond Baklava
Phyllo dough
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cups almonds, slivered and chopped
1 1/4 cups butter or margarine
Whole cloves
Mix sugar, cinnamon and almonds.
Melt the butter, then butter the pan. Lay one sheet of dough in pan. Butter phyllo sheet, then lay another on top of that. Continue until you have buttered 5 or 6 sheets. Lay another sheet, but do NOT butter it. Place an even thin layer of almond mix. Lay another sheet of dough, butter it, and then another, unbuttered. On that place some almond mix again. Repeat until all the mix is gone, or you have only 4 or 5 sheets of dough left. Fold in the dough that hangs from the side of the pan. Lay down more sheets of dough, buttering each one and cutting off edges that hang from the sides of the pan. Be sure you butter the top sheet very well. Sprinkle some water over the top before baking. Score with sharp knife. Stick cloves between scores, so that it keeps the sheets of dough together.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown, and the edges no longer touch the wall of the pan. Start syrup only after baklava has come out of the oven.
Syrup
4 cups granulated sugar
3 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1 stick cinnamon
1 piece lemon peel
5 or 6 whole cloves
Heat sugar, water, honey, cinnamon, lemon peel and cloves in a pan over medium heat Until all is melted and combined well. Bring to a boil, then let simmer about 10 minutes.
Pour the hot syrup over the cool baklava.
You can vary|alter|change|adjust|adapt the recipe to make it a little|a little bit|quite a bit healthier or with fewer|less|not so many calories as this can help|aid|assist you to lose 5 kilos quickly|rapidly|easily. It worked|did work|was successful for me and could help|aid|assist you to lose weight too|also|as well%.
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