Chocolate and Cheese: A Love Story
Chocolate and cheese are two of the most wonderful things in the whole world. While they may not mix very well, they can do wonders for foods from across the globe. Here are six ways to remind yourself of how much you love these meltable wonders.
Life can get complicated sometimes and, when it does, it’s nice to know there are simple things you can rely on, like a ham and cheese sandwich. But have you ever tried incorporating your ham and cheese into a Pillsbury crescent roll? This blogger did and came out with some healthy, delicious, and easy to make Crescent Roll-Ups that gives a new spin on an old favorite.
http://theshearwaternest.blogspot.com/2009/09/crescent-roll-ups.html
In considered what might make a good appetizer, this blogger came to a very smart realization: there is no better time of the year to buy tomatoes than right now. So, her French Tomato Tarts are a wonderful combination of farmer’s market tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and Pillsbury pie crusts (cut into smaller circles, almost like crackers). This lovely snack is a sure way to forget that summertime is almost over.
http://thenosh.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/celebrating-summer-french-tomato-tarts/
That Garfield was one smart cat. There’s nothing quite like a well-made lasagna. This blogger shows her love in a new way with a recipe for Lasagna Pie. Using cottage cheese, tomato and onion, your choice of meat, and Pillsbury croissant dough, she puts this old Italian tradition on a new platform in a recipe her mother made for her when she was little. She adds that you can also add even more cheese on top of the finished product, if you like.
http://www.butsuchislife.com/2009/09/monday-recipe-lasanga-pie.html
Have you ever tried Nutella? I’ve been told it’s quite tasty stuff. For our first chocolate recipe this week, I found a blogger who baked some Nutella spread inside of a Pillsbury crescent roll. The result? These Nutella Rolls are a 15-minute delight that could make a great mid-afternoon snack.
http://breadplusbutter.blogspot.com/2009/09/nutella-rolls.html
Can you remember the first pie you ever made? This blogger certainly can because they made it just a few days ago. I’m sure you can guess the key ingredients of her Chocolate Espresso Pecan Pie, but a big thanks goes to the blogger for using Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust on her first-ever pie making attempt. If you’re in the mood for an autumnal dessert, this take on pecan pie is a great place to start!
http://www.tartbreaker.com/2009/09/chocolate-espresso-pecan-pie.html
From the kitchen that brought you those delicious Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Cookie Bars we raved about two weeks ago, comes The Mother Load Layered Cookie Bars. Using Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough, this slightly complex, 4-layered recipe has got to be worth the extra effort. With the sugar cookie as layer 1, you will follow with Double Chocolate Chip Cookie, Peanut Butter Cookie, and Chocolate Chip Cookie layers. The yield is 8-12 bars and, as the blogger says, “the pictures speak for themselves”.
http://picky-palate.com/2009/09/24/the-mother-load-layered-cookie-bars/
What are your favorite ways to use chocolate and cheese? Perhaps, you’ve found a unique way to integrate them with Pillsbury products. Let us know!