These empanadas use queso chanco, but a good substitute is a mixture of Swiss and Havarti. I usually bake mine, but they are really good fried. I serve...
This little tartlet stemmed from my frustration trying to make "phyllo purses." Perfect appetizer before a fancy dinner or brunch with your friends. It's...
These crisp, heart-shaped pastries filled with a luxurious, vanilla-flavored pastry cream and topped with a decadent ganache are perfect for Valentine's...
A lovely savory appetizer melding the classic flavors of pear and blue cheese. Delicious any time of the year, but a perfect addition to a harvest/autumn/Thanksgiving...
This is a very easy-to-make dish. It's a lovely flavored curry which is accompanied by cilantro yogurt. If you're pressed for time, you can make the filling...
The recipe makes 2 baking sheets full. We call it puff pasty pizza in our house and it tastes best at room temperature or cooled. Great for parties or...
If you love hot artichoke dip, you'll love this. It's easy to make and requires no crackers. It's the perfect finger food for get-togethers. They can be...
Haitian patties are different from the Jamaican ones in that they have more of a puff pastry shell, which is less flaky but more puffy. I mostly describe...
Delicious, bite-sized party appetizers that can be made a day ahead and served cold. Easy to make and go in a flash. I made the puffs in the shape of footballs...
Cheesesteak-stuffed mushrooms deconstructed and piled high in mini phyllo shells for the perfect game-day snack. These won't make it to half-time. I guarantee...
A perfect Valentine's Day treat! You'll need to put a bit of muscle into beating the dough, but just think of it as pre-burning calories. Once you taste...
Puff pastry pinwheels are a great appetizer for any occasion and during the Christmas season I arrange them to form a christmas tree. You can change the...
With the slits cut on top, these Almond Bear Claw pastries resemble a bear's claw. And you'll need a bear-sized appetite to wolf down these treats because...
Pepperoni and Muenster are baked together in this yummy appetizer recipe that may be cut into bite-sized pieces, or used as a side dish. It tastes best...
Breakfast or snack food that I use in my classroom as our first lesson. This cake will take a different appearance each time it is made...sometimes flat,...
Seemingly intimidating to make, these samosas actually couldn't be easier! Fresh, homemade, and just as good (if not better!) as they serve at your favorite...
I recently learned to make homemade won tons from my mother. They can be deep fried as an appetizer, but I prefer them in a rich, homemade chicken broth...
Creamy corn empanadas are an Argentinean classic. These can be made open like a tart or closed like a pasty - the choice is yours! You can opt to make...
These spicy ham and cheese squares are a great appetizer for your next party. Ham, pepperoni, salami, Swiss cheese, and provolone cheese are sandwiched...
Cilantro and yogurt give these samosas the Indian flavor. This is an amazing recipe that will surprise you with how easy it is to make samosas like an...
This tomato tart alone is a good enough reason for me to look forward to the next tomato season. Nothing quite compares when you have a bumper crop of...
I love caprese salad, but was looking for something a bit more filling for dinner. I pulled some puff pastry out of the freezer and decided to make a savory...
Ideal for parties, using small shells. If you wish to use as a main course use larger cases. Mixture will freeze well and is very tasty poured over microwave...