Rather than a sweet pastry, I prefer to bake savory pastries most of the time. Often composed of homemade pie crust and utterly delicious, salubrious fillings, this time I opted for a flaky puff pastry crust to encase gorgeous Boursin cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, Botija dried olives, shredded chicken, and preserved lemon slices. Drizzle with a touch of onion-infused…
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Cannoli (Italian: [kanˈnɔːli]) are Italian pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing ricotta—a staple of Sicilian cuisine. They range in size from 9 to 20 centimetres (3+1⁄2 to 8 in). In mainland Italy, they are commonly known as cannoli siciliani (Sicilian cannoli). Some food historians place the origins of cannoli in 827–1091 in Caltanissetta in Sicily, by the concubines of princes looking…
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With a cheesy Parmesan homemade quiche crust, and a filling of standard eggs, cream cheese, and a decadent red pepper bruschetta, along with MORE Parmesan, your savory taste buds will tingle and quiver. YUM! A pop of sweet from the sweet bell peppers pairs perfectly with the subtle, sharp tang of rustic Parm in this…
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I had never thought about adding nuts to a savory quiche before – until dining at a local cafe.Their brunch special that day happened to be a walnut quiche.Interesting… for sure.The bitterness of walnuts is not my favorite, but the concept of crunch (you all KNOW my need, desire, and adoration of crunchy texture in…
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I am truly a spoiled princess 👑 Yes, my family members’ eyes are rolling. They know. The people that love me the most and know me well are keen on just how to indulge me most – they gift me items for which I can craft and create FOR others. Just today I was asked…
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Comfort food.Savory pie.Flaky, buttery puff pastry.Crisp bacon.Cheese.Sour cream.Loaded baked potato.ALL of those things – baked into one.Does it get any better than that? I suppose it could, but not today, baby – NOT today. Enjoy every.single.bite! Loaded Baked Potato Bacon Puff Pastry Tart Loaded Baked Potato Bacon Puff Pastry Tart 1 sheet frozen puff pastry,…
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I have long been a fan of Boursin cheese.I remember noshing on the treat even as a little kid! (Yes, gourmet everything runs through my veins 👑).When I recently discovered the Balsamic Fig edition of the creamy, Gournay cheese spread, my mind immediately began to calculate all the possible ways to consume this royal delight…
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When referring to Persian cuisine and the food of Mesopotamia, we are most frequently referencing the absolutely amazing aromatics accustomed to the the culinary traditions of the region. Persians love fresh herbs and eat them with every meal whether formal, fancy, of fast. The Persian word for these fresh herbs is sabzi (سبزی). Sabzi comes…
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I LOVE sweet potatoes of all kinds. ALL kinds.Naturally sweet, creamy, decadent – that’s all I need to suit my sensibility. Salt and pepper. Bam. That’s the best. Occasionally, I’ll “church it up,” with either Kerrygold butter, almond butter, or coconut butter (or all three – OMG!) But, typically, just the potatoes are sweet and…
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Remember this: Galette is a term used in French cuisine to designate various types of flat round or freeform crusty cakes, usually with a savory filling. It’s like a savory pie, without the pie plate. Pie crust – YES – totally delicious – AND this one happens to be infused with roasted pistachio nuts.Sautéed leeks…
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