Nutella Pastry Braid

 

 

    I cannot take credit for this one, but when I saw it online I had to make it. It is quick, simple, and will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. If you are not a fan of Nutella you could use cookie spread or any other sweet butter. Nutella Pastry Braid.

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 can crescent rolls
• 1/2 cup Nutella
• Powdered sugar

 

1. Preheat oven according to crescent roll package.

 

2. Roll out the crescent rolls combining all the cut edges into one large rectangle.

 

3. Take Nutella and melt in microwave for roughly 1 minute.

 

4. Spread over the dough.

 

5. Roll upwards horizontally.

 

6. Cut the roll straight down from about an inch from the top into 2 rope like sections.

 

7. Pull and twist a bit so that all the Nutella sections are visible and start braiding together.

 

8. Bake according to package.

 

This was perfect. Just sweet enough but not too over powering. Great with a cup of coffee or as an after dinner dessert.

 

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 + minutes
Serves: 4+

Irish Chicken Potato Leek Pie

 

 

     Another fantastic recipe from my Irish roots. Well actually from the cook book my cousin got me about Irish food, but either way this is a true Irish meal. Like any type of savory pie, it is a mainstay with Irish cuisine. This one is based on a traditional one with exception of using puff pastry instead of regular pie crust. Give it a try and you will love it. Chicken Potato Leek Pie.

 

Ingredients:

 

• 1 cup red potatoes cut into chunks
• 6 tbs butter
• 1 skinless chicken breast
• 1 small leek cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup carrots cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
• 2 1/2 tbs flour
• 1 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tbs Dijon mustard
• 2 tbs chopped sage
• Puff pastry
• Salt/ pepper

 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook potatoes in boiling water for roughly 5 minutes.


2. In saute pan melt 3 tbs butter and cook chicken on both sides until nice and brown. Set aside and cut into chunks.


3 In same skillet toss in leek, mushrooms, and carrots and saute until tender.


4. Stir in flour and cook until thickens up. Gradually stir in milk and slowly bring to a simmer.


5. Mix in the mustard, sage, and the drained potatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.


6. Meanwhile in a round baking dish line the bottom with one sheet of puff pastry.


7. Pour mixture into the pie dish. Cover with another sheet of puff pastry and cut holes in the top.


8. Brush some butter over the top and cook for roughly 45 minutes.

 

     This pie was unlike any other type of "pot" pie I have ever had. It was very hearty and full of flavor. Give it a try.

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Serves: 4+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mahi Mahi With A Lemon Cream Sauce

 

 

Was wanting a quick and simple fish recipe that was full of flavor. Did a little searching online and came up with this little combo based on others I had seen. Mahi Mahi With A Lemon Cream Sauce.

 

 

 

Ingredients:

• 3 medium fillets of Mahi Mahi
• 4 tbs butter
• 1/4 cup half and half
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tbs spicy mustard
• 1 1/2 tbs lemon juice
• Salt/ pepper

 

1. Preheat oven to 390 degrees.




2. Salt and pepper both sides of the fish and lay in a baking dish.




3. Over medium heat in a saute pot, combine butter, half and half, garlic, mustard, and lemon juice until incorporated and just begins to simmer.




4. Pour over the fish, cover with tinfoil, and bake for 10-15 minutes. Serve with fresh lemon slices.

 

Creamy, lemony, and perfectly tender, this fish dish was a winner.

 

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 1-2