Puff pastry is always a great thing to have in the house when you just don’t know what to make.  Today I made these ham and cheese pockets and my Caprese Salad for two and it was a perfect light meal. 

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes 24 rolls   I found lemon spread at the grocery store and since Ariana was over and wanted to make cookies we put together these lemon coconut and pecan rolls.  I always have puff pastry in the fridge so it is easy to make these with her.    Ingredients 2 round puff pastry rolls Lemon cream Finely chopped pecans Shredded coconut 1 egg Fancy sugar sprinkles Icing sugar   Directions Preheat oven 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment p

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes 16   I love when I find new sweet spreadable creams at our local market.  Most are fruit, nut or chocolate based, however today I found a organic caramel coconut one that I topped with hazelnuts and shredded coconut and made these delicious rolls for dessert.       Ingredients 2 round puff pastry rolls Caramel Coconut cream to taste Finely chopped hazelnuts to taste Shredded coconut to taste 1 egg Fancy sugar sprinkles Icing sugar   Direc

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   This funny looking Christmas tree is a great appetizer during this holiday season.  It is simple to put together, and it cooks up in 20 minutes.  I used a Thai Hot Chili Sauce as the dip, but you can use whatever your favourite dip is.   Ingredients 2 rectangular puff pastry dough Herbed cream cheese, to taste 4 – 6 large ham slices Sliced pimento stuffed olives, as required 2 egg yolks, beaten Thai Hot Chili Sauce   Directions Roll out the fir

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes: 18   Using puff pastry and store-bought cherry pie filling is an easy way to make a Danish.  It is also fun to make with the grandkids, like Weston and Jameson who helped me today.   Ingredients 2 pack of puff pastry – if frozen, thawed out Cream cheese to taste 1 can cherry pie filling 2 tbsp milk Sprinkles Icing sugar   Directions Preheat oven 390°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper Roll out puff pastry into a square Cut in

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes 24   There are so many types of creamy spreads on the market and this hazelnut one with cinnamon...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes 24   In Italy there are so many spreadable creams and this orange one is amazing with cream cheese...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 3   When you have puff pastry in the fridge you can easily pull together a savory dinner with...

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes: 20 different sizes   Puff pastry is my favourite because you can whip up a sweet or savory...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes 16   In Italy we have all kinds of spreads that don’t have chocolate or cocoa butter in them. ...

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes: 30 – 40 Rolls   I made these pepperoni rolls as an appetizer while I was in Canada.  The pepperoni...

Scorri a basso per l’Italiano   Makes: 15 Rolls   Making puff pastry rolls filled with whatever you have in the fridge allows you to come...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 24   These little croissant bites are a hit with anyone I serve them too.  I made them for the...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 8 - 12 pieces   I just love pineapple and puff pastry therefore I had to come up with a recipe...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 12   These puff pastry wreaths are great for when you have guests during the holidays.  They are...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes: 16   When you crave cinnamon buns but don’t want to put the effort of making the dough, then this...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes 16 rolls   I love Biscoff cookies or cream therefore decided to make these puff pastry rolls with...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Makes 16 croissants   Croissants made with puff pastry, cream cheese and berry jam are not only quick and...

Scorri a basso per l’italiano   Serves: 2 – 3   This sausage and veggie stuffed puff pastry is a twist on regular sausage rolls and...

Scorri a basso per I’italiano   Makes 24 swirls   Puff pastry stuffed with cream cheese and cherry pie filling then topped with sugar is...