Pumpkin Borek

Name: Pumpkin Borek
Yield: Serves 10 to 12
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 , large onion, chopped; 1½ teaspoon, salt; 3 , garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon, grated fresh ginger; ½ teaspoon, pepper; 1½ cups, dry white wine; 3 (15-ounce) cans unsweetened, pumpkin puree; 5 , large eggs; 12 ounces, halloumi cheese, grated (3 cups); 8 ounces (1 cup), cottage cheese; ½ cup, chopped fresh mint; ⅓ cup, whole milk; 1 , large egg; 2 pounds (14 by 9-inch), phyllo, thawed

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Borek is a savory filled pastry found throughout the eastern Mediterranean.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook

SERVES10 to 12

TIME2 hours, plus 30 minutes cooling

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Borek is a savory filled pastry found throughout the eastern Mediterranean. It's traditionally made by layering sheets of thin dough with a variety of appealing fillings that can include meat, vegetables, and cheese. Borek can take the shap...

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