If I had to choose one recipe that is gorgeous, tasty, a crowd-pleaser, and easy, I would choose these boreks. My girls and their friends would come after school, and I often made a whole tray which they couldn’t wait until it was ready to serve.

Ingredients:

• 1 package puff pastry (depending on the brand, it can come in big squares or a whole sheet)
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• Filling:
  • 1 ½ cups feta (Bulgarian; I prefer crumbling my own feta as I buy all feta in brine)
  • 4 ounces whole milk cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon black nigella seeds (black sesame seeds)
  • 1 beaten egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Thaw the puff pastry to room temperature while still a bit cool, and flour your work station surface. Depending on the size you prefer and the brand you have, you can cut them into your preferred size, but know that they will expand a bit after baking.
4. In a mixing bowl, start with the egg and beat it lightly. Add all the filling ingredients, making sure they are mixed well.
5. Place a heaping tablespoon in the center of each square. Fold the dough into either triangles or rectangles, depending on your preference. Press the edges with a fork to seal them.
6. Place the boreks on the parchment-lined sheets, brush the boreks with the beaten egg, and sprinkle a generous amount of white sesame seeds.
7. Bake the boreks for about 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Let them cool slightly and serve them warm.