Ham and Broccoli Puffs
These starters look complex, but they're easy to make and still very elegant.
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Ricotta Puffs
Roasted red peppers and ricotta cheese give these pastry puffs delicious flavor, while parsley and oregano add a little spark.
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Puff Pastry Christmas Palmiers
Palmiers (pronounced palm-YAY) come from France. They're usually sweet, but to make them savory, I swirl in pesto, feta and sundried tomatoes.
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Caramelized Fennel Tarts
Freeze cooled pastries in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat pastries on an ungreased baking sheet in a preheated 400° oven until crisp and heated through.
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Raspberry Chocolate Puffs
This chocolaty, flaky dessert is one of my favorite show-off recipes because it makes a spectacular presentation. The best part? It’s actually surprisingly easy and quick to make.
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Quiche Pastry Cups
My grandmother used to make egg cup surprises for family brunches on special occasions. The added fillings were always a surprise since she never seemed to use the same combination of ingredients twice. As children, we took guesses as to what we'd find in the tender crust—the game always added fun to our meals.
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Mushroom Pastry Tarts
Putting anything on puff pastry crust makes it special, but these mushrooms taste so good that combining the two makes an unforgettable dish.
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Ranch Snack Mix
This ranch snack mix's crave-worthy flavor comes from a simple combination of canola oil and ranch dressing mix. Toss pretzels, Bugles, cashews and Goldfish in the seasoned oil, and dig in.
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White Chocolate Chex Mix
White chocolate Chex mix is the perfect balance of sweet, salty and crunchy, which makes it hard to resist. This party snack takes minutes to make and disappears just as quickly.
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Spiced Nut Mix
One Christmas, my good friend gave me this recipe and a sack of ingredients. I think of her every time I stir up these pumpkin-spiced nuts.
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