Tablescapes, Easy Anytime dinner
We were having some friends over for a casual evening and some dinner. I planned to make several salads, a chicken casserole, rice and wanted to try a recipe for bread sticks that has been floating...
View ArticleRecipe Box, BLT Pesto Tartine
I had lots of tomatoes so I thought, “Tomato Pie!” I’ll make a good ole summer tomato pie! All I had was puff pastry, which, because it had been re-frozen, wasn’t too cooperative I couldn’t get it to...
View ArticleTake-out Tuesday, Pesto Pastry Squares with Roasted Red and Green
Here’s another impossibly easy appetizer we enjoyed over the holidays, and with all the football games going on, you might just want to whip this up to enjoy over New Year’s~ Like yesterdays Romaine...
View ArticleTake-out Tuesday, Creamy Chive Potato Pie
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A very important holiday around our house, Happy Birthday CC! We are LUCKY indeed! Okay, now, what could be more appropriate to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than a Potato Pie?...
View ArticleRecipe Box, Blueberry Almond Pastries with Coconut Drizzle
Are you craving something sweet fruity and rolled up in a nice flaky pastry dough? Me too! You can have this in the oven in less time than it takes to preheat it~ Lay out a sheet of thawed puff pastry...
View ArticleRecipe Box, Strawberries and Cream Pastry
This is just a simple, old fashioned recipe to enjoy the last of the sweet summer strawberries Add food coloring to cooked berries to make them more red Strawberries and Cream PastryServings: 8Time:...
View ArticleRecipe Box, Pork & Pineapple Hand Pies
The weekend before Christmas, HHjr came in with a huge pork butt… “Mom! Check this out! The store was running a special, spend $30 and you can buy a pork butt for $5, so I got the biggest one they...
View ArticleParty 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...
View ArticleRecipe 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...
View ArticleTake-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...
View ArticleTake-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...
View ArticleTake-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...
View ArticleRecipe 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...
View ArticleTake-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...
View ArticleParty 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...
View ArticleParty 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...
View ArticleTake-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...
View ArticleTake-out Tuesday, Parmesan Sesame Puff Pastry Sticks
These puff pastry sticks are perfect to enjoy with a bowl of soup, a salad or as an appetizer with or without a dip They are easy to make too, with puff pastry and seasonings you probably already have...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday, Chicken Under the Stars
This recipe is perfect for the holidays with it’s festive topping of puff pastry stars It’s kind of like a sophisticated chicken pot pie, with chicken, mushrooms, and asparagus The chicken is sauteed...
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