Pasteitje met Ragout is a holiday classic from the Netherlands. These puff pastry shells are filled with a creamy chicken and mushroom gravy and are the perfect appetizer for your holiday menu. I first came across Pasteitje met Ragout on The Dutch Table and they quickly became a family favorite. Hand-constructed puff pastry shells (you can…
#FoodieExtravaganza Oktoberfest: Nusskämme (German Hazelnut Combs)
This month, #FoodieExtravaganza is celebrating Oktoberfest and I am joining in with a recipe for Nusskämme, German Hazelnut Combs! Foodie Extravaganza is a monthly party hosted by bloggers who love food! Each month we incorporate one main ingredient or theme from The Nibble into recipes to share with you and Sue of Palatable Pastime is hosting Oktoberfest…
The Best of Irish Country Cooking Review and Beef and Mushroom Pie with Guinness
The Best of Irish Country Cooking, written by Nuala Cullen, highlights the new movement of high-quality, seasonal ingredients in Ireland with over 100 traditional and modern recipes. Along with some well-known favorites (Colcannon, Barm Brack, Syllabub, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Stew, Whole-Wheat Scones), there are plenty of exciting, contemporary recipes such as Ragout of Cod and Clams, Rose-Petal…
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Toaster Pastries
Make your own homemade toaster pastries at home! These Cinnamon Brown Sugar Toaster Pastries come together fairly easily with a store-bought puff pastry base, a cinnamon brown sugar filling, and a drizzle of cream cheese icing. Disclosure: All opinions stated here are my own. I was given 1 pound bags of Zulka Brown Sugar and…
Australian Sausage Rolls
Here is a recipe for Sausage Rolls, Australian-style. They are also popular in New Zealand and reminded me of the Dutch Saucijzenbroodjes. A meat mixture is created using pork or a combination of pork and beef, then wrapped in a puff pastry and baked until golden brown. They are eaten hot or at room temperature…
Spanakopita Puffs
Here is a great Greek inspired appetizer without having to work with all the layers of phyllo. Puff pastry squares are filled with kale, caramelized onions, and feta cheese and baked in mini muffin tins to form bite size Spanakopita puffs. The last time I made these, I doubled the recipe to have extra to…
