Cheese And Spinach Roulade Bruschetta Food

CHEESE AND SPINACH ROULADE

Steps:

• To make the Jellyroll:.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Prepare a jellyroll pan by spraying it with nonstick spray, then putting a piece of wax or parchment paper in it.
• Thaw the spinach, then wring most of the water out. In a food processor or blender, whirl the Feta, cottage cheese, and egg yolks. Add the spinach and mix for a few seconds. Add the seasonings.
• In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Gently fold in the spinach mixture. Pour into the pan and bake 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned.
• After it is out of the oven, turn the pan over onto a lightly floured dishtowel. pull the paper off the back, the gently roll it into a tube and let cool on a rack.
• To make the Filling:.
• Mix mozzarella, onion, garlic and seasonings.
• Spread filling on spinach roll, then sprinkle with bread cubes. Reroll and bake for 20 minutes.

CHEESE AND SPINACH ROULADE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°C.
• Cut bread into thin slices. Brush slices lightly on each side with oil. Place in a single layer on an oven tray. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly brown, turning once.
• Remove stalks from spinach leaves, place leaves into bowl and cover with boiling water. Stand for about 3 minutes or until leaves have softened. Drain and cool. Squeeze out excess liquid; drain on sheets of paper towel.
• Lay spinach leaves flat, overlapping each other on a piece of plastic wrap, to form a 25 x 20cm rectangle.
• Beat cheeses together until smooth. Spread cheese mixture evenly over the spinach. Top cheese evenly with pimiento/red pepper.
• Using the plastic wrap as a guide, carefully roll up spinach to enclose the cheese. Remove plastic wrap and cut log into thin slices (about 1.5cm).
• Serve on the slices of baked bread.
• Note: The cheese/spinach can be made ahead and kept wrapped in the plastic wrap in the fridge, cooking the bread slices and slicing the roll just before serving. Refrigerating also makes cutting the cheese easier. Herbs could be added to or sprinkled over the cheese mix to taste, or substitute caviar or shredded smoked salmon for the pimiento (yummm).

TUSCAN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Combine diced Roma tomatoes (use as many as necessary depending on size) with white and green onions, and minced garlic in a clear, resealable tupperware container and mix thoroughly.
• Add White Balsamic Vinagrette to taste (normally I watch the sides of the container until the vinagrette comes up 1/3 of the mixture).
• Add Roasted Garlic oil also to taste (1/4 cup works for me).
• Stir ingredients with a wooden spoon until evenly and thoroughly mixed.
• Seal and refrigerate for several hours or overnight (the longer it sits the more the flavours of the oil and vinagrette will be absorbed). Should be served the next day for best taste.
• Prior to serving: slice baguette diagonally (for larger pieces) into1/2" - 1" slices and toast to desired doneness in the oven (I have a double oven with a smaller top oven that has a toast setting, one toast cycle - 3 minutes - normally does the trick but I always watch it so the small pieces don't burn).
• Place toasted bread slices on a plate and take the remaining peeled whole garlic cloves and rub them gently but quickly on one side of each of the slices. You can also pour a small amount of the garlic oil on a plate and brush it lightly on the slices but I find the rubbing gives the same flavour without sogging up the bread.
• Remove bruschetta mixture from fridge and give it a quick stir (and taste!). Add feta cheese to taste.
• I prefer to use a rounded plastic spoon to scoop and drain mixture then place onto bread slices immediately before serving.
• Garnish with oregano and basil.
• Tip: I find most people's complaints about bruschetta is soggyness. The ways I prevent this is with slightly thicker toasted slices of italian bread (holds up better under the weight of the mixture and juices sit on top longer instead of soaking in in seconds), lower-moisture Roma tomatoes, less liquid added and only adding the mixture to the bread slices right before serving.

GREEK BEEF BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Scramble-fry the beef and seasonings in a non-stick skillet until the beef is browned.
• Stir in the chopped spinach, canned tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese.
• Remove from the heat.
• Lay pizza flatbreads on ungreased pizza pans.
• Spread beef mixture over flatbreads.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.
• Place under a preheated broiler 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) from the heat.
• Broil for 5 minutes or until hot and starting to brown on the edges.
• Let stand for a few minutes before cutting into small wedges or triangles for appetizers.

SPINACH ROULADE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Line a 10x15 baking sheet with parchment paper. Put a few dabs of butter on the pan to help anchor the paper then lightly butter and flour the paper, knocking off any extra flour.
• Separate the yolks and whites. Lightly beat the yolks and set them aside. Make a rue by melting the butter, add the flour, stirring constantly then whisk in milk. Cook another 3 minutes, remove from heat and add salt and pepper.
• Gradually whisk some of the mixture into the yolks to warm them, then return everything to the pot to finish combining.
• In a large bowl whisk or beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt (or cream of tartar) until they form smooth peaks.
• Stir about ¼ of the whites and ½ of cheese into the milk mixture, then gently fold in the rest of the whites.
• Pour soufflé mixture on the baking sheet spreading to all corners. Sprinkle to rest of the cheese over the surface. Bake until the top is nicely browned and puffed, about 15 minutes. Remove soufflé from the oven and let it cool. Turn over onto the counter and remove parchment paper. Use a tea towel under to help roll it later.
• Prepare soufflé base and set aside. Wash and cook spinach, seasoned with salt. Drain. Melt butter and cook onion. Squeeze water out of spinach and chop finely. Add to onions. Cook another few minutes.
• Thin ricotta with enough milk until soft and pliable and season with nutmeg and pepper. Preheat the oven to 400. Spread the ricotta over the soufflé and top with spinach. (This is where I plan on adding a bit more. Likely basil, gruyere cheese, sundried tomato and toasted pine nuts.).
• Roll the soufflé, short end first. Transfer to a greased baking sheet, end down to prevent unrolling. Brush the top with cream. Bake lightly covered for 25 minutes
• To serve, ladle sauce on plate and set sliced piece over sauce.

SPINACH ROULADE WITH CREAM CHEESE & PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200C). Line a 9x13-inch shallow-sided baking sheet with waxed paper to extend slightly up the sides.
• Place the spinach in a pan with just the water that clings to its leaves after washing. Cook over moderate heat until tender: 7-10 minutes. Drain.
• Put the spinach, butter, and egg yolks in a blender, and work until smooth. Transfer to a lare bowl, and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• In a separate bowl, shisk the egg whites until they are stiff. Fold the egg whites into the spinach mixture using a metal spoon, then pour the spinach and egg-white mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing it to the edges.
• Sprinkle 2 tbsp of the Parmesan cheese over the roulade. Bake the roulade until just firm and spongy in the center: 12-15 minutes.
• Place a piece of waxed paper large enough for the roulade next to the oven, and sprinkle it with the remaining Parmesan. Remove the waxed paper that was used to line the pan from the top.
• Place the pepper under a hot broiler, shiny side up, until the skin blisters and turns black. Allow to cool. Tear off the papery skin, and remove and discard the stalk and seeds. Cut into strips.
• Beat the cream cheese with enough milk to make it spreadable, then cover the roulade with it. Arrange the red pepper over the top in widel spaced stripes, then roll up the roulade from one of the short sides.
• Place the roulade with the seam underneath so it cannot unroll. Trim the ends, and if desired, sprinkle the top with freshly grated Parmesan.

ARTICHOKE & SPINACH BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut baguette into 30 slices; top with artichoke mixture.
• Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 inches from from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

SPINACH ROULADE WITH SUNDRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 and line a Swiss roll tin (23 x 32cm) with baking paper. Cook the spinach in the microwave according to pack instructions (about 2 mins for each bag), then, when cool enough to handle, squeeze out as much juice as you can. Tip the spinach into a food processor and add the egg yolks, 1 tbsp fromage frais, plenty of seasoning and the flour. Blend until really finely chopped and well mixed.
• Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then fold into the spinach mixture. Spread in the tin and bake for 12-15 mins until firm to the touch. 3 Meanwhile, beat the rest of the fromage frais into the garlic & herb cream cheese until creamy. Put a sheet of baking paper on the work surface and dust with a little of the vegetarian parmesan.
• Turn the spinach mixture onto the work surface and carefully strip off the paper. Spread with the cheese mixture and scatter over the tomato. Roll up from the shortest end using the paper to guide you. Serve straight away

HERBY CHEESE ROULADE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Oil a 23 x 33cm Swiss roll tin. Cut a rectangle of baking parchment 4cm larger all round than the tin. Fold in a 2cm strip all round, making a diagonal cut into each corner.
• For the roulade, melt the butter in a large pan. Add the garlic and fry for 1 min. Add the flour and cook for 1 min, stirring constantly. Gradually beat in the milk. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thick and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in half the cheese. Season, then allow to cool slightly. Beat in the egg yolks and parsley. Whisk the egg whites to stiff, but not dry peaks, then gently fold into the cheese sauce. Pour into the tin, tipping the tin so that the mixture fills all the corners. Bake for 15 mins until risen and golden.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a large wok or frying pan and stir-fry the spring greens and garlic for 4-5 mins until tender. Season.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese over a sheet of baking parchment just larger than the tin. Turn the roulade out onto the parchment, then peel off the lining paper. Trim the crispy edges off the roulade. Use a slotted spoon to remove the spring greens from the garlicky butter, then spread over the roulade leaving a 2.5cm space at one short end uncovered. Roll up the roulade from the short end with no filling on it, using the paper to help. Serve the roulade immediately, drizzled with any remaining garlicky butter.