Herbed Chevre Craisin And Walnut Pinwheels Recipes

GARLIC-HERB PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine herbs, garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. On a lightly floured work surface, unfold puff pastry. Spread pastry with herb mixture and roll up. With a sharp knife, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Arrange rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until puffed and golden on edges, 15 minutes. Let cool on sheet on a wire rack, 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container, up to 3 days.

HERBED CHEVRE, CRAISIN AND WALNUT PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chèvre cheese (or feta), a pinch of Herbes de Provence (if using), green onions, dried cranberries and chopped walnuts (or unsalted pistachios).
• Evenly spread 1/4 of the mixture onto each tortilla, all the way to the edges.
• Roll up tightly, being careful not to tear.
• Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• Slice to serve. Makes about 32 appetizers.

WALNUT CHICKEN PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Pound chicken to about 1/4-inch thickness with flat side of meat mallet or chef's knife.
• Cover each chicken piece with spinach leaves.
• Spread each with Alouette.
• Top with pepper slices and walnuts.
• Carefully roll up each breast and secure with wooden toothpicks.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through.
• Chill, remove toothpicks, then slice into 1/2-inch rounds and serve cold.