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Cook and Tell: Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

12 Apr

Continuing on with the carb theme. Today I wanted to share a simple appetizer with you. It came to me as I was sitting at home and craving a snack. My husband is a big fan of Brie. He buys the big rounds of Brie, so we almost always have it at home. I tend to keep a package of puff pastry squares on hand as well. Together these two great ingredients make a quick, easy and delicious snack, or appetizer.

Baked Brie in puff pastry

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Ingredients:
Puff Pastry Squares
Brie Cheese
1 egg or egg white (for brushing)
Cooking spray

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.

Cut each puff pastry square into 4 small squares. Cut Brie into small pieces (without crust) and place each piece of cheese on the small puff pastry squares. Fold each of the four corners of each puff pastry square over the cheese, creating little pouches. Place the folded puff pastry pouches onto the cookie sheet.

Beat one egg. Brush each puff pastry pouch with the beaten egg.

Cook for approximately 25 minutes, or until the puff pastry pouches are golden and nicely puffed up.

There it is, simple and delicious. I can pop these babies in like chips. I know it’s probably not the greatest idea, but they are so so good!

Baked Brie

 

Cook and Tell: Prosciutto Rolls with Pears and Arugula and a Call for Guest Posts

23 Feb

We often have last minute guests over. During these times I have to come up with quick appetizers to put on the table. Since often times our guests visit us in the later part of the day, it’s only a plus when these quick appetizers are light on the stomach.

Meet Prosciutto Rolls with Pears and Arugula

Prosciutto rolls with Pears and Arugula

These appetizers are easy on the eyes and on the stomach. They are easy to make and require no cooking time. The Food Network has come through again. The combination of meat and fruit are very refreshing.

And now on to the second part of my post. I’ve been throwing some ideas around and thought it would be great to add a guest post to the blog. This is a call for guest bloggers! If anyone is interested in sharing an interesting recipe with a fabulous photo to go along with it, please let me know. I would love to share it with my readers.

 

Cook and Tell – Goat Cheese Stuffed Eggs

20 Feb

As promised, I am on a roll and I have yet another meatless dish to share. As many of you aspiring chefs know, the Food Network has a wealth of information on everything food related. So it should come as no surprise that I found this dish on the Food Network as well, (my recipe box on that site is growing at a fast pace).

A while back I shared a recipe for basic deviled eggs. This dish is in the deviled eggs family but with a bit of a twist. I present to you Goat Cheese Stuffed Eggs. Oh goat cheese…how I’ve missed you…

Stuffed Eggs with Goat Cheese

Here is the recipe for this fabulous dish. As you know I tend to omit things (due to inability to find the ingredient, or due to pure laziness too leave the house). This dish is no different. If you happen not have chutney, celery, or parsley, these eggs will still taste great (dish is husband approved).

Stuffed eggs are a great party dish. You could stuff them with almost anything. How many different varieties of stuffed eggs can you make? Maybe a stuffed egg themed party?;)

 

Strawberry-Goat Cheese Bruschetta

20 Apr

Last week my boss shared with me a great recipe for strawberry goat cheese bruschetta. I have to say this is one of the few times that I didn’t lose any time, and on the way home stopped by the store and picked up all the ingredients needed for this amazing appetizer. In fact I made the dish that very same night, when I got home. The strawberry goat cheese bruschetta was the main meal for me that night.

strawberry goat cheese bruschetta

This appetizer is mouth watering (exactly the sensation I experienced when I first laid eyes on it). And why not? All the ingredients individual and together are delicious. So drool no longer, instead take 20 minutes to make the Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta from the Better Homes and Gardens website.

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