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Pesto Cheese Twists
Serve these as an appetizer, or with soup in place of crackers.
Makes sixteen 5-inch (12.5 cm) twists
1 tablespoon (15 ml) prepared pesto
1 tablespoon (15 ml) grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
1 egg white, beaten until foamy
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed at room temperature
for 20-30 minutes
On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry until it measures 10 by 12
inches (25 by 30 cm); use a pastry wheel to cut the puff pastry in half cross-
wise. Combine the pesto, grated cheese and half the beaten egg white
(discard the remaining egg white). Spread the pesto mixture evenly over one
of the half sheets using an offset spatula; top with the second half sheet. Use
a rolling pin to lightly roll together. With the pastry wheel, cut the sheet in half
crosswise, then cut each piece into eight strips, 1/2 x 6 inches (1.25 x 15 cm)
each. Twist each strip 3 – 4 times; pinch ends to seal. Place on a tray and
refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Ten minutes before baking, place the rack in position “B”; preheat the
Cuisinart
®
Classic Toaster Oven Broiler to 425°F (218°C). Line the broiler pan
(without drip tray) with a sheet of parchment paper.
Arrange 8 strips evenly on the parchment lined pan. Bake for 11-13 minutes at
425° F (218°C) until puffed and crispy. Remove from the pan with tongs or a
spatula and place on a rack to cool. Arrange the second batch on the same
baking sheet and repeat. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional information per twist:
Calories 71 (60% from fat) • carbo. 6g • prot. 1g • fat 5g
sat.fat 0g • chol. 0 mg • sod. 87mg • fiber 0g
Quick Cheese Nachos
Homemade nachos make a great quick snack or appetizer.
Serve with sour cream, guacamole and your favourite salsa.
Makes 2 servings
15 full-sized baked tortilla chips (about 2-1/4 ounces [64 g])
2/3 cup (150 ml) refried beans
1/4 cup (50 ml) jalapeño pepper slices, drained
1/4 cup (50 ml) chopped scallion
1/4 cup (50 ml) sliced black olives, drained
1 cup (250 ml) shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
Place rack in the Cuisinart
®
Classic Toaster Oven Broiler in position “A” and
preheat on broil setting. Arrange chips in 11 x 7-inch (27.5 x 17.5 cm) baking
pan. Distribute the remaining ingredients over the chips, as evenly as possible
in the order listed, ending with the shredded cheese. Place in the oven and
broil until cheese is bubbly, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 483 (46% from fat) • carbo. 46g • prot. 23g • fat 26g
sat.fat 12g • chol. 61mg • sod. 1604mg • fiber 4g
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