Yancey's Fancy Smoky Puff Pastry Asparagus Bundles
INGREDIENTS
All purpose flour for dusting
1⁄2 (17.3 oz) box frozen puff pastry sheets (1 sheet)
4 tbsp unsalted butter (1⁄2 stick), melted
1⁄2 (7.6 oz) package Yancey’s Fancy Champagne Cheddar Cheese, shredded (~1 cup)
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed (~1 lb)
1⁄2 tsp coarse sea salt
1⁄2 tsp smoked paprika
1⁄4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp chopped roasted salted almonds
1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 425° F; line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly dust cutting board with flour; thaw puff pastry sheet as label directs on cutting board
- Gently roll puff pastry into 14 x 10 inch rectangle; cut into (8) 5 x 3 1/2 inch rectangles. Brush 2 tbsp butter over rectangles; sprinkle with cheese. Lay about 4 pieces asparagus diagonally across 2 opposite corners of each rectangle; sprinkle with salt, paprika and pepper. Tightly roll up puff pastry over filling, pressing puff pastry to seal; transfer bundles, seam side up, to prepared pan. Brush bundles with remaining 2 tbsp butter; roast 20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 8 bundles
- In small bowl, stir honey and almonds; drizzle over bundles and sprinkle with tarragon
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 bundle): 256 Calories, 18g Fat, 10g Saturated Fat, 30mg Cholesterol, 404mg Sodium, 22g Carbohydrates, 2g Fiber, 6g Sugars, 5g Added Sugars, 7g Protein
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
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INGREDIENTS For Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. ground nutmeg ½ tsp. salt 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar (packed) 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs (room temperature) 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 ½ cups carrots (finely grated) ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained) ¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) For Frosting: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 3-4 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS For Cake: Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line the bottoms with parchment paper. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and well-blended. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Gently fold in the grated carrots, drained pineapple, and nuts (if using). Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool: Let the cakes cool completely in the pans (or chill them) before frosting. For Cake: Make Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the confectioner’s sugar, then mix in the vanilla and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Assemble: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting evenly over the top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake. Garnish: If desired, garnish with extra nuts or a light dusting of cinnamon.
INGREDIENTS 1 lb. carrots (peeled and cut into 2-3 inch sticks, or whole small carrots) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 Tbsp. honey 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp. dried thyme) ¼ tsp. salt ⅛ tsp. black pepper 1 Tbsp. orange juice (optional) ½ tsp. orange zest (optional) 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley (for garnish) INSTRUCTIONS Parboil the Carrots: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 4-5 minutes until just tender but still slightly firm. Drain and set aside. Make the Glaze: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, stir in the honey and thyme. Glaze and Caramelize: Add the carrots to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and lightly caramelized. Season and Finish: Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the orange juice and zest (if using) and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the carrots. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
