Classic Holiday Flatbread

Even though this year has brought many changes, it wouldn’t feel like the holidays without making my classic Holiday Flatbread.  This roasted cranberry and goat cheese flat bread is not difficult to make, yet adds sophistication to your menu.  It looks festive and is delicious.  I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and I do!  Happy Holidays!

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cup of fresh cranberries
  • 3 tablespoon light sugar maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
  • ½ teaspoon chopped dry thyme
  • 2 flatbreads (14.1 oz package)
  • 14 oz package fresh goat cheese crumbled

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

Mix cranberries, maple syrup, shallot, and thyme in an 8 by 8-inch baking dish. Roast, stirring once or twice, until the cranberries burst and the mixture is bubbling and caramelizing along the edge, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and stir until the cranberries are broken down and the mixture is thick. Set aside.

  • Lay flatbreads out on work surface. Spread the hot cranberry mixture over the flatbreads, dividing evenly. Top with the goat cheese. Bake directly on the oven rack until the cheese is softened and flatbread is crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut into 8 small wedges or strips each.

Jessica Hyman -Clinical Nutrition Manager Food and Nutrition at Flushing Hospital Medical Center

Nutrition:  Service Size– 2 slices  Calories: 93

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I’LL BRING THE DESERT

The holiday season brings so many invitations to celebrate with family and friends.  Next time you are invited to a party, tell your host that you will BRING THE DESERT!

Rich Chocolate Pudding Pie

Ingredients

CRUST:

  • 30 chocolate wafers (such as Nabisco’s Famous Chocolate Wafers)
  • 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

FILLING:

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon white rum
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 10 tablespoon fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed

PREPARATION

  1. To prepare crust, place wafers in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add 3 ounces melted chocolate and oil; process until blended. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Freeze 15 minutes or until set.
  2. To prepare the filling, combine sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a large saucepan; stir with a whisk. Add half of milk and 2 yolks; stir with a whisk until smooth. Stir in the remaining milk. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add 4 ounces chocolate, and stir until smooth. Stir in rum. Pour filling into prepared crust. Cover with plastic wrap; chill 4 hours or until set. Serve with raspberries and whipped topping.

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It’s National Cherry Turnover Day!

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In honor of National Cherry Turnover Day try these quick and easy cherry turnovers courtesy of Taste of Home.
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
MAKES: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz tube of refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into four rectangles; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Press perforations to seal. Place 1/4 cup pie filling on one half of each rectangle. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden.
  2. Place confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl; stir in enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over turnovers. Serve warm. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts

1 turnover equals 359 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 459 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

 

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