apple baklava
November 30th, 2009
You possibly will not accept that it is possible to lose weight while on a diet plan which includes apple baklava but it is obtainable. The key is to not eat apple baklava or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.
This is what I do, I allow myself high calorie food one meal per week. I eat a healthy diet 6 days a week, say 1500 to 2000 calories per day, and then on the 7th day, I eat whatever I want - within moderation of course.
I have been eating this way for the last 4 weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise plan or taken any pills or diet food. I have just been conscious of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I feel like one day per week.
I also believe it helps to have professional support when on a weight loss program and for that I signed up with the Biggest Loser club. They have lots of tools to help you 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 apple baklava which is one of my favourite|most admired|most adored|best loved greek recipes.
Apple Baklava
Apples give a distinctive twist to this traditional Greek dessert. Sauteing them first to let the water evaporate ensures a crisp crust.
6 Golden Delicious apples
6 Granny Smith apples
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Nut Mixture
2 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
24 sheets phyllo dough
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons honey
Apple Layer: Peel and slice apples. Melt butter in Dutch oven over high heat. Add apples, sugar and cinnamon; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and juices are evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
Nut Mixture: Combine all ingredients in small bowl.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Trim phyllo sheets to 13 x 9-inch rectangles; cover with plastic wrap. Brush a 13 x 9-inch metal baking pan with butter. Place 1 phyllo sheet in pan and brush with some of the melted butter (keep remaining phyllo covered). Layer 5 more phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter. Spread 2 cups nut mixture on top and repeat layering with 6 more phyllo sheets and butter. Spread apple mixture on top; repeat layering with 6 more phyllo sheets and butter. Sprinkle remaining nut mixture on top; sprinkle with bread crumbs and layer with the 6 remaining phyllo sheets and butter. With sharp knife, cut lengthwise through pastry and filling into 1 1/2 inch-wide strips, then cut diagonally at 2-inch intervals to make diamonds.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden. Drizzle honey on top and bake 5 minutes more. Cool in pan on wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped or ice cream.
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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