Apricot Cheddar Serrano Pastry

While apricot and stone fruit season is long gone, and I’m left “craving4more,” this won’t stop me from savoring one of my favorite flavors: apricot – AND, mixing that distinctive sweet with a hint of spice (sweet heat) and some salty savory notes (oh, and a buttery, flaky crust) – all of my favorite things!…

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Tangy Kraut Roast Beef & Swiss Puff Pastry

I’m a HUGE fan of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. (HILARIOUS show on Amazon Prime). If you’ve not yet watched it – shut down your computer and head over to Amazon for a seriously deep binge.The 4th season was recently released, after a two-year COVID respite. As Midge and Suzy navigate NYC, they often find themselves…

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Pesto Potato Parmesan Pastry

It’s certainly not as pretty as I had imagined this Pesto Potato Parmesan Pastry “Petals” meal to be, but it sure is tasty. I have quite the artistic imagination. I see the beautiful, creative outcome SO clearly in my mind. I hear the songs and notes so beautifully. And then, when the hand hits the…

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Mango Apricot Stilton Pecan Galette

I feel like mangos and apricots are a natural combination of flavor and texture. Sweet and tangy.But, in my life, I need a little bit of sour, a lot of bit of crunch, and just as much salt.Thus, Mango Apricot Stilton Galette.With a crunchy homemade pie crust, this “flattened pie,” of sorts, provides a hint…

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Croque Madame Galette

A croque monsieur is a baked or fried boiled ham and cheese sandwich. The dish originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack. A croque madame is a variant of the dish topped with a fried egg. The name is based on the verb croquer and the word monsieur. Everything French is better,…

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Lemon Leek Mushroom Galette

It’s time to begin baking again. Right, now that the the busy holiday season is over, we can focus on super wintery, warming, savory dishes. Leave behind the pumpkin-apple-cinnamon, and bring back the lemon, right? Your senses will go crazy for this one. Although there’s really nothing “Italian” about this savory baked goodness (other than…

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