hawaiian-style baklava

April 5th, 2010

You might not believe it is possible to lose weight while on a diet which includes hawaiian-style baklava but it is obtainable. It is fundamental to not eat hawaiian-style baklava or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself rich food one day per week. I eat a reduced calorie diet for 6 days of the week, say 1500 to 1800 calories per day, and then 1 day, I eat what I please – without going overboard of course.

I have been eating like this for the last 2 weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise regime or taken any pills or diet drinks. I have just been conscious of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I like one day a week.

I also feel it helps to have some support when on a weight loss program and for that I registered with the Biggest Loser club. They have many tools to enable you to monitor your progress and attain your goals.

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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 hawaiian-style baklava which is one of my favourite|most admired|most adored|best loved greek recipes.

Hawaiian-Style Baklava

16 ounces frozen phyllo (22 ? 18 x 14-inch sheets)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 (3 1/2 ounce) jar macadamia nuts, chopped
1 cup coconut
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup melted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Thaw the phyllo sheets and cut in half crosswise. Cover with a damp towel.

Butter the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch pan. Mix nuts, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside. Layer 15 half sheets of phyllo in the pan, brushing with melted butter between each sheet. Sprinkle half the nut mixture atop the phyllo. Repeat with another 15 sheets, remaining nut mixture and butter. Top with remaining phyllo, brushing with butter. Score the top into 1 1/2-inch diamonds. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine sugar, water and honey. Boil gently, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in juice. Pour syrup over pastry. Cut into diamonds. Cool.

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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