Brown Sugar Palmier Bites
These palmiers are one of my boyfriend’s big favorites. Back in Spain they would be partly covered in chocolate (and would be way bigger in size), here at home he gets the simple sugary version. You will need a pre-made puff pastry sheet, some brown sugar and 5 minutes total prep time (not counting the … Continue reading
Valentine’s day gift ideas – from the kitchen
Valentine’s day is coming as and although it is not an official thing here in Hungary, you can actually see more and more flowers and hearts and chocolates and all in the country as this day is coming closer. I don’t mind, just another reason to surprise your loved ones with a thoughtful gift that … Continue reading
Boyfriend’s Favorites: Palmeras
Palmeras (or Palmiers, Palms) are THE easiest, simplest, maybe best existing sweet treat one can make at home. They are an absolute favorite at home and they are great covered with chocolate as well 😉 Ingredients: 1 puff pastry sheet sugar melted chocolate to pour on top, if you wish Preparation: Roll out your puff … Continue reading
Bolognese Puff Pastry Braid
I believe many-many of us love a good pasta Bolognese – with all that tender meat, fresh carrots and tomato puree! I thought wrapping this deliciously tangy sauce into puff pastry can make no harm. I was right! Bolognese Puff Pastry Braid Ingredients: 250 g ground meat (I used mixed pork and beef) 1 shredded … Continue reading
Leftover Revival – Chicken Veggie Puff Pastry Braid
There are those days when I prepare some chicken breast (or turkey, pork) fillet for my Mr and I leave him to decide what he wants to accompany it with for his lunch – he generally prepares some frozen veggie mix (being the fastest option), and quite often there is leftover (or the whole chicken thing, untouched :D) … Continue reading
Cabbage Puff Pastry Triangles
Okay so now you will love me because this is a sweet treat but still it is based on veggies! – Good theory, huh?! Seriously speaking, I made these cute cabbage triangles the other day to take some to my grandparents’ place, and my grandfather, who is quite a picky eater, with the (almost) empty … Continue reading
Puff Pastry Sausage Bows
This is another frequently used recipe by me, a big favourite of my Mr and my whole family, while one of the easiest ever salty snack recipes, moreover it only has 3 (or max. 4) ingredients. Did I mention it is fast and cheap? Oh, and by the way, a perfect snack for the upcoming … Continue reading
Easy As Pie: Apple Puff Pastry
It was the day of the “Reyes Magos” yesterday, and altough we are not celebrating it here in Hungary, I wanted to surprise my (Spanish) Mr with something. Turned out I chose his favourite pastry for the occasion! This is really a truly fast-easy-tasty recipe, if you choose the “lazy” store-bought puff pastry. Of course people with time … Continue reading
Giant empanada puff pastry
Let me start by sharing with you how these kind of recipes are born. Happened to me that I walked by a big bunch of puff pastry in the grocery store one morning – the fresh type! So few times I actually see this gem that I had to buy one and then had to … Continue reading
While He Was Out 