G is for Gruyere

Puffed pastry stuffed with Ham, Spinach, and Gruyere Cheese makes a delicious and fun appetizer or first course.  I enjoyed the leftovers for lunch the following day. 

G is for Gruyere........

Napoleon #SpringSweetsWeek

This easy-to-make, semi-homemade, elegant-looking dessert takes just a few minutes of hands-on time with delicious, stunning results.

I was making these for a crowd, so I doubled the recipe and made a batch of vanilla/strawberry and a batch of lemon/blueberry. I also omitted a layer to make more individual pieces, which served as part of a Russian Tea baby shower for my Grandson.  

Asparagus and Herbed Ricotta Tart #SundayFunday

Flaky puffed pastry filled with a creamy cheese filling and topped with crisp asparagus pieces before being draped with prosciutto and baked to a golden brown.  Perfect as a light lunch or dinner, as a first course of an elegant dinner party, or as an appetizer at a cocktail party.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Asparagus Recipes today.......

Kings of the Epiphany Galette #CakeSliceBakers

This Almond Galette is commonly served in France for the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th.  Traditionally a feve, which translates to dried bean but is in fact a little trinket of some sort, is hidden within the cake for the youngest at the table to find.  

It is not, however, only delicious during Epiphany but is the perfect dessert for any occasion or no occasion at all.  Flaky puffed pastry surrounding an almond paste center...who could ask for more?

Peppermint Palmiers #ChristmasCookieWeek

 These puffed pastry cookies look very impressive but are so easy to make that they are sure to become one of your favorite holiday treats.

Today is Day 3 of Christmas Cookie Week......

Celebrating Spring with Salmon Wellington

This Salmon Wellington is a perfect alternative to meat this Easter.  It is also a perfect meal for a Mother's Day Brunch, needing nothing more than a salad and a glass of crisp white wine as an accompaniment.

Olive and Blue Cheese Straws inspired by Mistress of Rome

These easily made little pastries stuffed with Blue Cheese and Kalamata Olives are a perfect addition to a charcuterie board or served all by themselves with a cocktail or glass of wine.

I was inspired to make them after reading Mistress of Rome.......

Honey Apple Baked Brie #ChristmasSweetWeek

Creamy Brie Cheese, smothered with apple butter and honey, wrapped in pastry and baked to a golden brown before being topped with caramelized apples and served with fresh apple slices and crackers.  OH MY YUM!!!

It's time for Christmas Sweets Week..........

Caramel Apple Strudel #SundayFunday

Delicious, seasonal apples tossed with traditional apple pie seasonings and cooked to a delicious filling before being placed onto puffed pastry, drizzled with caramel sauce, wrapped into a packet and baked to a golden brown.  I served it up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream with caramel ribbon.

The Sunday Funday blogger are sharing Caramel Apple Recipes today.......

Australian Meat Pie #EattheWorld

This Australian Meat Pie is like a big, family sized Sloppy Joe.  It is easy to make and pretty to serve. 

We are heading Down Under for today's Eat the World Challenge......

Beef and Mushroom Pie with a Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo 2017 #ItalianFWT

 Have leftover beef from your Holiday dinners?  Turn them into this amazing one skillet dinner.  Pop open a bottle of Barolo wine and you have another guest worthy dinner to share.

Join the Italian Food Wine and Travel group as we visit Piedmont for the last of the 3 Big B's, Barolo.

Crab Puffs #BakingBloggers

Creamy, spicy crab dip surrounded by golden brown puffed pastry for an elegant and tasty appetizer for your next socially distanced gathering.

It's time for Baking Bloggers.........

Garlic Herb Chicken in Puff Pastry #FoodieExtravaganza

Tender, juicy, chicken breasts slathered in garlic and herbs, topped with spinach and wrapped in golden brown, flaky, puff pastry.  These are easy enough for a weeknight dinner and gorgeous enough to serve at a fancy dinner party.

Join the gang at Foodie Extravaganza as we create with Puff Pastry today........

Tarte Tatin Bundt #BundtBakers

This classic French Pastry is normally made in a cast iron skillet for a beautiful rustic presentation.  I baked it up in a Bundt Pan and was thrilled with the results.  A handful of ingredients turn into a gorgeous and elegant dessert.

Join the Bundt Bakers today as we share French Cake and Pastry inspired Bundts........

Banana Mummy Rolls #DeadandBreakfast

Your little Ghosts and Goblins will be thrilled with these adorable pastry mummies filled with chocolate hazelnut spread and bananas.  A perfect way to start off their Halloween Day.

The Festive Foodie group is celebrating Halloween with a Bed  Dead and Breakfast event.......

Garlic Puffs #BakingBloggers

Flaky, tender puffed pastry rounds filled with garlicky goodness.

The Baking Bloggers are keeping away all the Vampires this month with a great selection of goodies featuring Garlic.  Please join us........

Red White and Blue Tart #ImprovCookingChallenge

This quick, simple and delicious tart is perfect for your Independence Day celebration.

Welcome to Improv Cooking Challenge where our host Nichole of Cookaholic Wife, invites us to create a dish based on the theme or ingredient she chooses.  This month she asked us to create a Red White and Blue dish in honor of our Nation's birthday.

Taco Pockets #BakingBloggers

Traditional taco seasoned ground beef, mixed with salsa and topped with cheese is wrapped in a puff pastry pocket and baked to a golden, crispy brown.  This is the perfect Mexican Monday or Taco Tuesday treat...…