It's almost December. December. Let me say that one more time. December. I don't know about you, but I'm not ready for it! And I can't believe it's already here! And I have so much to do! I love this time of year, and I can't wait to put up the Christmas tree. OK. That's a lie. I kind of wish someone else would put the tree up for me this year while I supervise. Can you hire someone for that kind of work?
December means the holidays are close, and that means that parties are even closer. Work, church, school, neighborhood and family: It seems there's always somewhere to go, which means there is always something to cook for! But ugh - cook. We just had Thanksgiving, and you're probably all cooked out. I understand, and I can help. These parmesan twists are excellent appetizers because they're easy, everybody loves them, and they go perfectly with white wine. (At least the holidays mean that, too. Wine. Yum.) Look, you could make these more difficult if you're hardcore. Make your own puff pastry. Roast garlic and slather it on. If you're like me, however: busy, tired and up to your eyeballs in shopping and decorating that just has to get done - try these.
Trust me. It will be hard to leave some for your guests.
These crusty, cheesy appetizers are my offering to Peabody as she opens her new home to all of her friends. Congrats, Peabody and hubby! May your home be filled with love, laughter, and lots of tasty goodies!
Crispy Cheese Twists
AllRecipes - Submitted by Stephanie
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg white
DIRECTIONS
1) Combine parmesan cheese, pepper and garlic powder. Unfold pastry sheets onto cutting board. Brush lightly with egg white; sprinkle each sheet with 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Lightly press into pastry, turn over; repeat. Cut each sheet into 12 (1-inch) strips; twist.
2) Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
6 comments:
I was just telling a co-worker this morning that it's hard to transition to Christmas right after Thanksgiving. It just doesn't feel like that time of year to me yet!! Maybe I should go home today and put out the Christmas decorations. And this recipe is perfect for the holidays - you are so right - so much to do, so many places to be, so little time!!
You are so right about the holidays being here and now with so much to do. I think I've made these before -- the back of the Pepperidge Farms box for the puff pastry? They're excellent, and you're right -- very easy. Delish, too! Good luck with getting someone else to put up your tree. I'm with you on that one.
Mmmmmm! Rats... not sure those could easily be gluten-free, but boy do they look good! I MISS good bread sticks!! *sigh* You have the good life Abby! LOL
ps... if you find a tree decorator let me know! LOl I may have to borrow them toO!
My husband is totally crazy for these, Abby!
Those look so fun, and fancy, and delicious. Thanks.
These look rather tasty and simple. Great job!
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