PREPARATION: Place the fresh spinach in a frying pan with only the water that clings to the leaves; cook briefly over medium heat until they wilt. Drain well, squeezing out as much water as possible.

Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes, including time for cooling vegetables Serves: 8 or more as an entree, 12 or more as an appetizer (yield 24 borekas) These crispy, tangy phyllo packets, made with ...

When they seek a snack, Israelis often go for one of the country's favorite “comfort foods” - borekas, the Turkish delight made with flour or semolina, or with phyllo dough, wrapped around a filling ...

Few foods are as loved in Israel as borekas -the flaky pastries enjoyed at bakeries, markets, and family tables across the country. Traditionally filled with savory cheese, spinach, or potatoes, ...