Caramelized Onion and Prosciutto Squares

Caramelized Onion and Prosciutto Squares

Based on the classic French pissaladiere, these melting squares of puff pastry make a chunky, satisfying appetizer to hand around with drinks.

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large Spanish onion, halved and thinly sliced
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus extra for garnish
• 2 tsp. brown sugar
• 13 oz. package ready-rolled puff pastry
• 4 slices of prosciutto, cut into pieces

Heat the oil in a pan.  Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with thyme. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, until the onion is soft and tender.
Sprinkle in the brown sugar and cook for a further 10 minutes, stirring more frequently, until the onion is golden and sticky.  Check the seasoning.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375.  Unroll the pastry onto a large baking sheet.  Spread the onion on the pastry, then arrange the anchovies in a lattice pattern over the top.

Bake for about 25 minutes, until the pastry is crisp and golden.  Cut the pastry into 12 squares or rectangles and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature, sprinkled with more fresh thyme.

Makes 12

Bon Apetit!

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Old World Charm (part 2)

OLD WORLD CHARM (part 2)

Hello Everyone!

    As some of you are experiencing "winter" with the crisp, cold air and may even had some snow, we are going to continue to take a journey with me and take a break from the everyday life.

I hope you can capture the character from the old world charm and incorporate some of it in your decorating designing.  So, here we go! Off to Turkey and Rhodes

Kusadasi (pronounced kujadasw) is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast and the center of the seaside district of the same name in Aydin Province.  Kusadasi lies at a distance of 95 km (59 mi) to the south from the region's largest metropolitan center of Izmir, and 71 km (44 mi) from the provincial seat of Aydin situated inland.  Its primary idustry is tourism.

I remember walking around wearing a turquoise necklace and this Turkish man followed me all around the shopping complex holding this turquoise necklace wanting me to bargin and buy! As you can see, the sellers hang in the middle and then snatch you up as you are walking and lure you in their shops to buy their merchandise.

The streets in Kusadasi.  (We went to Epehsus and the House of Virgin Mary but I can't seem to locate those pictures. Sorry! However, two must places to visit if you ever get to go!)

 Leaving Turkey

Arriving to Rhodes

The castle wall surround the island

Entering a shopaholics paradise!!

A very welcoming friend...

....as we stroll through the streets.

Household chores among the early hours of the day.....

..... while others demonstrate their talent.

A welcoming store mat....

.... and the relaxing side streets.

The usage of barrels....

.... and a quite spot.

The castle....

... the gardens

and a beautiful sunset to end the perfect day!

Our next destination....... Crete and Santorini!

I hope you will continue to follow me on this journey.
If you missed part 1 click HERE

Parties I will be linking up to:
Seasonal Sundays

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