Chestnut and Mushroom Pockets
These elegant pastries are so simple to make, and yet they taste delicious. The filling can be made ahead of time, and then assembled and baked shortly before serving. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 9 sheets (squares) ready made frozen puff pastry, thawed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red onion, chopped 5-8 ounces mixed wild [...]
Raspberry tart
Yield: 2 individual tarts Ingredients: 2 sheets puff pastry 1 cup soy yogurt, drained of excess liquid 2 tsp. powdered sugar lemon juice 1-2 pints raspberries 2 Tbs. sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch Directions: Using a small amount of aluminum foil, create a small “square dish”, to be set on top of each piece of puff [...]
Mango and vegan cream cheese Danish
These were the best, and so easy to make! They were lovely with the mango, but I also look forward to trying them throughout the season as all the various fruits become ripe. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 1/2 mango, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 cup plain soy yogurt 1 [...]
Rhubarb-apple turnovers with sauce
Rhubarb season is just beginning. These turnovers were very tasty and easy to make. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 apple (Granny Smith), peeled and cut into small pieces 3 Tbs. soy margarine 4 stalks rhubarb, cut in small pieces 1 Tbs. flour cinnamon ginger, powdered 4 sheets frozen vegan puff pastry, thawed 2 Tbs. sugar [...]
Greek pumpkin tart
This recipe comes from a Greek friend of mine. It is very easy to make and has a nice texture, different from the traditional American pie, but also as tasty. Serving Size: 6 Ingredients: 1 package vegan puff pastry, thawed 250-300 grams fresh pumpkin, grated 100 grams raisins (preferably golden) 2-3 tbs. sugar 2 teaspoons [...]
Vanilla apple in puff pastry
Slightly poached apples, simply wrapped in puff pastry offer a lovely way to enjoy such a wonderful flavorful bounty. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 4 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 4 apples 3 vanilla beans 1/2 cup sugar 1 & 1/2 cups water handful flour for the workspace Directions: Lay the frozen puff pastry sheets on [...]
Vegan Asparagus Tart
This makes a lovely meal for a hot day. The nutmeg in this recipe goes really nicely with the white asparagus. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 500 grams white asparagus 4-6 sheets puff pastry 1 tomato, cut in eighths 8 tbs. chickpea flour (gram flour) 5 tbs. soy milk 3 tbs. vinegar salt and pepper to [...]
Spinach Pies
This makes a quick and easy snack or lovely appetizers. Ingredients: 8-10 puff pastry sheets 450 grams frozen chopped spinach 1 onion, minced lemon juice salt and pepper to taste nutmeg 1 tbs. vegan margarine handful sesame seeds Directions: Cook the spinach and drain well. Thaw the puff pastries. Preheat the oven to 220 (C). [...]
Apricot pockets
These are so easy and so yummy! Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 7-8 dried apricots, cut into small pieces lemon juice 1 oz. boiling water 2 puff pastry sheets 1 tsp. soy milk to “wash” the top of the pastry sugar to dust the top of the pastry Directions: Cut the dried apricots into small pieces. [...]
Apricot-Lemon Napoleons
There are many variations of the Napoleon pastry. We are fond of apricots and think that they compliment sourness of the lemon custard. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: For the pastry 6 sheets frozen puff pastry 2 tbs. powdered sugar rice or beans to “blind bake” the pastry 2 sheets of baking parchment For the lemon [...]
Mushroom Pate filled Puff Pastry Stars
This recipe is one of our suggestions for a special vegan holiday meal. Ingredients: 1 pkg. puff pastry, frozen (app. 8-10 sheets) mushroom-almond pate (recipe below) Directions: Thaw the puff pastry. Make the mushroom-almond pate. (recipe below) Using a large star shaped cookie cutter, cut out star shapes. You will need 2 for each filled [...]
