Leigh Ann makes this delicious brie log with shallots and tarragon wrapped in a puff pastry.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
The Year in Food - A Calendar of National Food Holidays
In America, we love our food-and we love our holidays. As it turns out, food is the focus of well over 365 national holidays, not including the entire weeks and months devoted to some edibles. Most of the holidays are informal, not official, so you won't find them on your average wall calendar. Still, the celebration of various cuisines and comestibles is sure to appeal to foodies of every stripe, from the humblest hot dog fan to gourmands aspiring to culinary school. Here's a quick month-by-month tour of some of our funniest-and strangest-food holidays.
January
Giving us a sugar rush to beat the winter blahs, January brings National Cream Puff Day (January 2), National Marzipan Day (January 12), and National Blonde Brownie Day (January 22). However, perhaps our most quintessential of American desserts is celebrated on January 23: National Pie Day, which was created by the American Pie Council.
February
With February's food days, you could plan a palate-pleasing party, from National Stuffed Mushroom Day (February 4) and National Chocolate Fondue Day (February 5) to National Margarita Day (February 22) and National Tortilla Chip Day (February 24). Don't forget to include a bowl of mixed nuts-National Almond Day is February 16 and National Pistachio Day is February 26.
March
Love peanut butter, banana cream pie, white chocolate cheesecake, or lemon chiffon cake? Before you decide to give up sweets for Lent, celebrate these sinful treats on March 1, March 2, March 6, and March 29, respectively. If your tastes run more to lollipops or popsicles, you'll have to wait until March 28 for Something on a Stick Day.
April
April is for cheese lovers, from National Cordon Bleu Day (April 4) to National Cheese Fondue Day (April 11). That homey classic the grilled cheese sandwich is honored on April 12, and even the humble cheeseball has its day on April 17. For the lactose intolerant, there's Garlic Day (April 19), Lima Bean Respect Day (April 20), and National Raisin Day (April 30).
May
Gourmet foodies will love May-but the rest of us might have to take a few culinary classes to compete. Start with an appetizer on National Escargot Day (May 24). Then, choose your entrée: Roast Leg of Lamb (May 7), Coquilles St. Jacques (May 16), or Coq au Vin (May 29). With decadent delectables like these on the menu, it's a good thing May 6 is International No Diet Day and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day!
June
Pastries are the order of the day in June, whether it's jelly-filled doughnuts (June 8), apple strudel (June 17), cherry tarts (June 17), or chocolate éclairs (June 22). In fact, the first Friday in June has been National Doughnut Day since 1938, when the Salvation Army designated the holiday to commemorate World War I volunteers who handed out doughnuts to soldiers.
July
Ice cream (July 20) and cotton candy (July 31), barbecue (July 4) and hot dogs (July 20)-July is definitely the heart of summer. If you're hot and thirsty, you can cool off on National Piña Colada Day (July 10), National Daiquiri Day (July 19), National Ice Cream Soda Day (July 20), or National Coffee Milkshake Day (July 26).
August
We're enjoying the outdoors in August, so why not eat accordingly? National Watermelon Day is August 3, National S'mores Day is August 10, Lemonade Day is August 20, and Eat Outside Day is August 31. For those who can't get enough hot dogs, National Bratwurst Day is August 16, and the first Saturday in August is National Mustard Day, exuberantly celebrated every year at the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum in Mount Horeb, WI.
September
Bring back memories of school days (and school lunches) with holidays like National Cheese Pizza Day (September 5), International Pickle Day (September 14), National Cheeseburger Day (September 18), and National Chocolate Milk Day (September 27). Don't forget to get in touch with your inner child on September 18, which is National Play-Doh Day - not purposefully edible, of course, but you can create a reasonable facsimile of your favorite treat.
October
With Halloween at the end of the month, it's no surprise that October celebrates a number of sweet candy treats, from National Fluffernutter Day (October 8) and Caramel Apple Day (October 21) to Good and Plenty Day (October 24) and National Candy Corn Day (October 30). For the adventurous, there's even National Chocolate-Covered Insects Day (October 14).
November
Thanksgiving gives us an annual excuse to indulge, but November offers other indulgent food-related holidays, too. Can you resist giving in to a calorie-busting treat on November 1, National Deep-Fried Clams Day; November 12, National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day, or November 16, National Fast Food Day? If so, you deserve a reward-perhaps on November 25, National Parfait Day.
December
Home-baked goodies are the essence of the winter holidays. In December, enjoy National Cookie Day (December 4), National Brownie Day (December 8), National Lemon Cupcake Day (December 15), National Pfeffernüsse Day (December 23), National Pumpkin Pie Day December 25), and National Fruitcake Day (December 27).
After eating these delicacies all year long, you'll definitely need one of those beloved holidays just to recuperate. Aside from that, who knew there were so many "food days" out there? Only in America would every day be a different culinary celebration.
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Friday, November 25, 2011
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is one of the most classic holiday appetizers. In French, Brie en Croute translate to "in a crust." Baked until warm and gooey, the cheese just melts so nicely. You can then top it with some of your favorite dried fruits or jams. Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 pkg. (13.2 oz.) Alouette Baby Brie®, Original or Herb Directions: Preheat oven to 400ºF. Roll out puff pastry to 1/8" thickness. Place Baby Brie in center of pastry, pull up sides and crimp to enclose cheese. Turn over and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 400ºF for 15 -- 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 30 minutes before serving.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Candied Walnut-Brie Pockets
If you like Brie en Croute at the holidays, you'll love our recipe for Candied Walnut-Brie Pockets - all year 'round. Visit www.puffpastry.com or www.holidaykitchen.tv for more delicious video recipes. Ingredients: 1 17.3 oz package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (2 sheets), thawed 1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, minced 2 oz camembert cheese, cut into 32 (1/2-inch) cubes flour for rolling Thaw: 40 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Bake: 15 minutes Cool: 10 minutes Makes: 32 pieces Instructions: 1. Take out a package of Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets and remove both sheets from the box. Let them thaw on the counter for 40 minutes - or overnight in the fridge. 2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 3. Combine the walnuts and rosemary with the brown sugar in a small bowl. 4. Lightly flour your surface and unfold the first pastry sheet. Roll it into a 12-inch square. Cut it into 16 3-inch squares. Repeat this process with the remaining pastry sheet, making 32 squares in all. 5. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the walnut mixture into the center of each pastry square. Top each with a cube of camembert. 6. Brush the edges of the pastry squares with water and fold the corners to the center over the filling. Twist tightly to seal, fanning out the corners. 7. Place the filled pastries into 32 (inch and a half) mini muffin cups. Bake them for about 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. 8. Let the pastries cool in the pans on wire ...
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
What's For Dinner? 30-Minute Menus For Week of Oct 19
How would you like to put dinner on your table in 30-minutes flat? You can with these menus!
Are you making plans for a Spooky Halloween or a Fall Festival? I am - this is going to be a very busy week getting ready for a Halloween Party for my Sunday school class so I have included quick and simple 30-minute menus this week. You can use your precious time getting for fun Fall events using these menus!
We are having company Saturday night so I have planned an elegant meal. I will add appetizers of prochuttio wrapped bread sticks, a wedge of cheese (brie or similar) with assorted crackers, and salsa with veggies for a tasty beginning to our meal. The bread sticks, salsa, and bagged pre-cut veggies will be purchased making it very easy on the hostess! I will even have time for a glass of wine before the company arrives and will be relaxed and ready (now this is my kind of entertaining!).
I hope you have a great week!
Sunday: Eye of the Round Roast Beef with Peppercorn Sauce (crock pot, save some beef for Wednesday), Mashed Potatoes, Chop House Salad, Individual Boston Cream Tortes (pound cake with instant pudding mix)
Monday: Bistro Chicken (chicken tenders, canned tomatoes), Linguini, Green Beans, Caramelized Peaches and Cream (purchased whipped cream)
Tuesday: Thai Shrimp (packaged mix, cleaned and deveined shrimp), Angel Hair Pasta, Cuke and Honeydew Salad, Strawberry Shortcakes (purchased sponge cake shells and whipped cream)
Wednesday: Blue Cheese Crusted Beef Stew (beef from Sunday, blue cheese folded into purchased pie crust for topper), Fruit Salad, Apple Dumplings (purchased pie crust wrapped around cored and filled apples)
Thursday: Turkey Tetrazzini (precooked turkey or chicken - I will use canned chicken), Broccoli Vegetable Medley, Ice Cream with Pecan Shortbread Cookies (purchased ice cream and cookies)
Friday: Fresh Tomato and Double Cheese Tart (puff pastry), French Green Beans, Pineapple Salad, Embellished Chocolate Cookies (purchased cookie dough)
Saturday: Grilled Salmon with Dill Butter, Long Grain and Wild Rice (boxed), Snow Peas, Tossed Salad (bagged salad), Lemon Affogato (purchased lemoncello liqueur)
I sincerely hope you have fun with your meal planning and preparation,
Elizabeth Randall and Family
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