Take-out Tuesday, Maple Bacon, Apple & Caramelized Onion Tart
This puff pastry tart is a little sweet from the apples, tangy from the sharp white cheddar cheese and caramelized onions and savory from the crispy bacon It can be an appetizer, side dish or main course Perfect for this time of year! I made easy work of the caramelized onions by doing them in … Continue reading
Party Panache, Puff Pastry Mini Monte Cristos
There is a recipe on the December Paint Bucket that is very similar to one of my long time favorites, Puff Pastry Bites from Ina Garten She is one of my favorite chefs from the Food Network I love her directness, she simply prepares food well She doesn’t fuss over things or make complicated recipes … Continue reading
Party Panache, Sweet & Savory Fig Canapes
This is going to be my go to party bite this fall Wonderfully sweet fig jam paired with savory Manchego cheese All tucked in between 2 layers of flaky puff pastry Not only do they taste divine The prep is simple You can have them in the oven just 5 minutes Manchego is a wonderful … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Bbq Pork & Pineapple Pastry Puffs
We have pulled pork frequently at my house, and it’s especially great for a crowd HHjr puts a BBQ rub on a pork butt and then cooks it low and slow all day until it’s so tender he can “pull” it into shreds easily with 2 forks. You can get the printable recipe for pulled … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Fruit Pastries with Almond Cream
My friend Jodi tempted me with her Peach Puff Tartlettes last week I had the peaches and puff pastry, but sadly no almonds…hmmm… I did have almond paste, do you ever use it? It has magical powers 🎩 Mixed with sugar and softened butter it makes a Umami type paste that can be used as … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Pimiento Cheese & Bacon Puff Pastry Eggs
I’m sure you’ve heard the old adage, “Southerners will fry anything” Yep, even pimiento cheese! Whaaaaat!! These Pimiento Cheese Fritters are one of my favorites at a local marina TDF…{to die for} The balls of pimiento cheese are rolled in panko, fried, and drizzled with a heavenly sweet and spicy mustard sauce The Masters golf … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Prosciutto & Pesto Puff Pastry Tree
How about a last minute Wow recipe… A prosciutto and pesto filled puff pastry Christmas tree! There was a gingerbread house decorating party on a recent cold Saturday afternoon at the North Pole, and we needed something warm and wonderful to nosh on I remembered that I had a piece of puff pastry in the … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Mushroom Puff Pastry Timbale
This is easy enough for a weeknight supper, yet elegant enough for company… Start by sauteing onions Then add mushrooms Add peas and carrots and seasonings when mushrooms are done Then stir in mushroom soup and sherry Bake shells until almost done Fill and continue baking until hot golden Dig in! Enjoy! Here are some … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Sweet & Savory Apple Tart with Fennel & Prosciutto
It’s raining leaves at my house But they aren’t the pretty fall leaves you save and wax and put in your centerpieces or pumpkin pots It was 97 degrees, dry as a bone, and I think they’ve simply given up! I had to use faux leaves in my pots because the real leaves were just … Continue reading
Party Panache, Puff Pastry “Cigars”
Save some of your leftover Easter ham to make these savory puff pastry treats They are short stubby little sandwiches, hence the name “cigars” Perfect for parties, brunch, picnics or lunch I used the same spinach spread I used for Garden Tramezzini You can also use any flavored cream cheese spread from the grocery deli, … Continue reading