APPETIZER by THORVAL

[Dept of PMM Artists & things]

FENUGREEK, SAGE, AND PARSLEY

Fenkugreek seeds were once used in harems to improve the buxomness and the overall appearance of the sultan's women. Sage tea was given to the returning soldiers in Greece by their wives, who were hoping to become pregnant. And finally, it was believed that Witches could not fly without using parsley rubbed on their brooms.  Not thinking of you at all Lady Ks.  LOL 

Now for the recipe:

COME FLY WITH ME APPETIZERS

1 ¾ cup frozen spinach, chopped and thawed 1 cup ricotta cheese

1 tablespoon fresh chives, cut fine ¼ cup fresh parsley

1 large egg 1 teaspoon salt 1 package puff pastry, thawed

FOR THE FILLING: Squeese the excess liquid from the spinach and thoroughly mix in the ricotta cheese, parsley, chives, egg and salt.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Take 1 package puff pastry that has been thawed. Roll out half of the dough on a well-floured board and spread the filling on it evenly.

Then cover with second half of the dough, rolled to the same thickness.

PREPARATION: There are two ways you can prepare this: The first is to simply score the top of the dough into squares or triangles, then cut through after baking. Or: Using cookie cutters or a sharp knife, cut out different shapes. The best cutters are large ones with just a frame, as you will have to go through three layers. Always flour your cutter generously in between each use.

Bake until golden brown, 30 minutes if using the first full-sheet method and about 20-25 minutes for cut ones. I recommend using parchment paper on your cookie sheets. If not, keep a close eye on them so the bottoms do not burn.