Directions

PREP the Spinach Puffs 🥒

1. Dice the shallots. Mince the garlic. Coarsely chop the Spinach. Grate the Parmesan.

HOW TO COOK the Spinach Puffs 🍳

1. Preheat your oven to 400F.

2. In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the shallots and garlic. Season with a healthy pinch of Balinese Truffle Salt, Aleppo pepper, and black pepper to taste. Cook until the shallot is translucent.

3. Add the spinach and wilt down until it’s about ⅓ the size.

4. Remove from the heat and zest in the lemon, then squeeze in ½ of the lemon’s juice. Stir in the grated parmesan and feta cheese. Season to taste with additional Balinese Truffle Salt, and lemon.

5. Roll out your puff pastry. Cut into 3” by 3” squares. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of the square. Brush the edges with egg wash. Pinch the opposite corners together and seal one side making a cornucopia-shaped pastry.
6. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet with an inch between each puff. Brush the top with egg wash. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
7. Enjoy!

PREP the Caramelized Onion and Comte Bites 🥒

1. Juliann the onions, mince the garlic, slice the bacon into lardons. Grate the comte cheese

HOW TO COOK the Caramelized Onion and Comte Bites 🍳

1. Preheat your oven to 400F

2. In a large sautee pan over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. When shimmering, add the bacon and cook until golden brown and crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan.

3. Turn the pan down to medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions and a large pinch of Balinese Truffle Salt. Stir for a minute until the onions are well coated in fat. Add the thyme stems and turn the heat to medium low and place a lid on the pan. Let the onions sweat for 10 minutes. Check occasionally to ensure they are not burning.

4. After 10 minutes, remove the lid and turn the heat back to medium. Continue cooking the onions over medium heat until golden brown and caramelized, approximately 20 minutes.
5. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute or until the garlic is fragrant. Deglaze the pan with the whiskey and flambe!!
6. Stir in the vinegar and season to taste.
7. Cut the puff pastry into little 2”x2” squares and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper with 1” between each of them.
8. Place little mounds of caramelized onions on top of each piece of pastry. Cover with the comte cheese.
9. Place in the oven and bake at 400F for 10-15 minutes or until everything is golden brown and delicious.