Hopeful: August 2012

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Calzones

I needed a quick dinner

for Josh before he went to play

softball this evening.

I decided on calzones.

What a good choice- you

would have though I was the

Queen of England. He ooooeedd

and aaahhhddd over them for a while.
So if you want to make your husband
happy after a long day- try these
He might even start asking for
calzones instead of taco salad.

Divide dough recipe into four lumps.

Roll out and top half of the circle with pizza sauce and toppings.

Fold in half and pinch edges shut. Place on greased tray.

Bake at 375 until done. Around 15 minutes.

Serve hot with whatever you please.

I just used my stromboli dough recipe,

that I use for lots of things.

Go here recipe.

Here is a classic photo of summer...

Austy loves Uncle Josh's tree swing.

Blessings,

Hope

Monday, August 27, 2012

Broccoli and Ham Puff

Sorry for the recipe drought.

I had left-over ham from

Sunday lunch and wanted

to use it up. I thought of a

ham and asparagus recipe

from a local cook book and

used broccoli instead of asparagus.

Saute broccoli and ham in butter until broccoli is slightly soft.

Mix together puff and bake until golden brown.

Add your creamed filling on top of the puff

and poof you have a meal.

Simple and delicious.

Broccoli and Ham Puff

Puff

1/4 cup butter

1 cup flour

4 eggs

1 cup milk

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet

or 9 x 13 dish. Beat remaining ingredients together

and pour into dish. Bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes

until puffy and golden brown.

Filling

3 Tbsp. butter

4 cups fresh broccoli, chopped

2 cups cooked ham, chopped

2 cups milk

3 Tbsp. flour

1/3 cup sour cream

1 tsp. lemon juice

1/4 tsp hot sauce

1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter in a skillet and add broccoli and ham. Saute

until broccoli is slightly soft. Whisk together milk and flour.

Add to skillet and stir until thickened. Reduce heat and

add sour cream, lemon juice and hot sauce.
Sprinkle in some salt and pepper if it needs it.

Pour into puff and top with cheese.

Return to the oven for a few minutes

to melt the cheese.

Enjoy,

Hope

p.s. Please note this is not like puff pastry-
It's more like a fluffy pancake.

On another note...

I am happy to be a vendor at this local event.
Hosted by Roller Mill Farms. A real sweet gal.

BARN SALE: Coming this fall! Mark your calendars
for the last Saturday in September.

Amy from Amelia Bedelia Designs and

Ruby from Diamond Designs

will be coordinating the event with Roller Mill Farms

and will be joined by some great vendors, still to be announced!

:: Vintage home goods and select furniture.

:: Homemade doughnuts and sweet treats.
:: Pumpkin decorating for kids!
:: Amelia Bedelia Design's accessories, whimsical party decor, and photography props.
:: Typography decor and products by Diamond Designs.
:: Handmade journals and paper goods

:: Pumpkins, Mums, plants and fall decor

:: Better Life Coffee

Eat apple fritters // Shop handmade/vintage // Linger over coffee