filo
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fi·lo
variants
or less commonly fillo
less common spellings of phyllo
: extremely thin dough that is layered to produce a flaky pastry
see fili-
variants
or less commonly filo
or fillo
: extremely thin dough that is layered to produce a flaky pastry
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Each ingredient is store-bought; simply assemble the flaky phyllo dough shells, creamy Brie cheese, tasted pecans, sweet and spicy pepper jelly, fresh parsley, and serve.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Choices from its prix fixe menu include savory olive bread pudding with mushrooms and leeks, Maryland soft-shell crabs wrapped in phyllo dough and bourbon-cacao cake.
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Jane Godiner,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
Frozen mini phyllo shells make this party-perfect quiche recipe an absolute snap to make—start to finish, you'll be done in 35 minutes.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
For dessert, Patrick Mulvaney made a pistachio custard on a base of shredded phyllo, served with blackberries.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Each ingredient is store-bought; simply assemble the flaky phyllo dough shells, creamy Brie cheese, tasted pecans, sweet and spicy pepper jelly, fresh parsley, and serve.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Choices from its prix fixe menu include savory olive bread pudding with mushrooms and leeks, Maryland soft-shell crabs wrapped in phyllo dough and bourbon-cacao cake.
—
Jane Godiner,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
Frozen mini phyllo shells make this party-perfect quiche recipe an absolute snap to make—start to finish, you'll be done in 35 minutes.
—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Filo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filo. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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