Friday, November 11, 2011

Cook's in the Kitchen

I've been taking advantage of the cooler weather and rain we've been having and using the time indoors to try some new (and some time-tested) recipes.

Chocolate Chip Cookies - a classic
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Homemade Chocolate Milk
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Creme Brulee C made for my Birthday
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Tomato Sauce (before I put the tomatoes in haha)
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Grilled Butternut Squash
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Here's one you definitely have to try: Savory Palmiers. Leave it to Ina to come up with something so simple yet so beautiful and delicious! My photo doesn't begin to do them justice.
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Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen Pepperidge Farm puff pastry, defrosted
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto, store bought or homemade (recipe follows)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese, such as Montrachet
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped sundried tomatoes in oil, drained
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • Kosher salt
Directions

Lightly flour a board and carefully unfold one sheet of puff pastry. Roll the pastry lightly with a rolling pin until it's 9 1/2 by 11 1/2-inches. Spread the sheet of puff pastry with half the pesto, then sprinkle with half the goat cheese, half the sundried tomatoes, and half the pine nuts. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Working from the short ends, fold each end halfway to the center. Then fold each side again towards the center until the folded edges almost touch. Fold one side over the other and press lightly. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat the entire instructions for the second sheet of puff pastry using the remaining ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 45 minutes.


Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.


Cut the prepared rolls of puff pastry in 1/4 inch thick slices and place them face up 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 14 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm.