Category Archives: Salads & Bread

Savory Crostata My Way

Recently I needed a way to use up some left over veggies and cheeses and thought that a Savory Crostata would fill the bill. The dough was a classic flour, butter, salt, water dough with a bit of cream cheese … Continue reading

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Pizza Night

Last evening I was in the mood for thin-crust pizza. For the first course I used a layer of mozzarella cheese and topped with thinly sliced pears. On that I crumbled gorgonzola cheese and walnut pieces. After a drizzle of good olive … Continue reading

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Pizza Ai Funghi – Mushroom Pizza

One of the easiest things to make (surprisingly so) is pizza. The dough just takes a bit of time and if you have a stand mixer with a bread hook attachment, it’s even quicker. After proofing the yeast, warm water and … Continue reading

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Palmiers with Pesto, Goat Cheese, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

For a recent house party, I used a package of puff pastry and added some savory ingredients. These Palmiers are amazingly easy to prepare and so, so tasty. I made my own pesto, but a good store bought would work … Continue reading

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