Happy anniversary Shelby, and a giveaway!
Monday, December 26, 2011 at 11:54AM 
Happy Boxing Day! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Hanukkah, and everything else :)
Today's post is a special tribute to Shelby, who I'm sure you know from her very delicious and delightful blog, The Life and Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch. In celebration of Shelby's 4-year blog anniversary -- 4 great years!! -- she is very generously giving away a $50 gift card to a store of the winner's choice, from the following list:
- Sears
- Kohl's
- Amazon
- Target
- Wal-Mart
- Chili's
- Uno's
- Marshall's/TJ Maxx
- Bed, Bath & Beyond
- Macaroni Grill
- Olive Garden
- Starbucks
- Barnes & Noble
Here are the rules:
In honor of this special event, Shelby asked some of her blogging buddies to post a favorite small bite or appetizer, so I chose these yummy pinwheels that I made for a dear friend's bridal shower. They're just my kind of recipe because 1) They're can't-eat-just-one fantastic; 2) You can make them in advance and 3) They look fancy but they're really easy. Make them for New Year's!
Enjoy, good luck in the contest, and happy anniversary, Shelby! Here's to many more years with Grumpy's Honeybunch!
Cream Cheese-Herb Pinwheels
Makes about 30
Adapted from this recipe on Serious Eats
12 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1 to 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 to 2 Tbsp. prepared pesto
Salt and pepper, optional
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup snipped fresh chives (or any combo of chopped fresh herbs - I bet thyme would be lovely)
1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, and pesto. Mix well, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry to about 1/8 to 1/16 inch thickness, about a 16-inch square. Using an offset spatula, spread cream cheese mixture in a thin, even layer over pastry, leaving 1 inch of 1 side bare. Sprinkle with chives.
3. Starting with the side opposite the bare side, roll pastry into a tight log. Wrap with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 1 hour (I froze it for several days).
4. Preheat oven to 375ºF; line 2 large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment or Silpat. Remove log from freezer and let stand for about 10 minutes. It should still be frozen and firm, but not solid. Cut log into 1/4-inch slices and arrange on baking sheets, leaving some space around them. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Reader Comments (13)
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I'm inspired by 2 people. I'm inspired by my mom for raising me as a single mother and getting her college education at night while working a full time job. She came to this country without knowing the language and taught herself English by walking around with a Spanish-English dictionary. My husband is inspirational because he works so hard to take care of us, and he is the most motivated person I've ever met.
Both my mother and my husband have taken care of me and I'm grateful to them both.
What a great appetizer! I want some for breakfast!
Yummm..who wouldn't love these! Pinwheels are visually appealing, and the flavors sound delicious!
My Grandmother inspires me the most, both in the kitchen and in life. I learn to be strong and courageous like her and not afraid to try new things in the kitchen.
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These look delicious, I love the "pick up and go" type of appetizer.
These look so easy and delicious!
Those pinwheels do look great and easy is just my style.
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Yummy looking pinwheels!
My inspiration is my hubs. He's so kind, sweet, thoughtful, and generous that he makes me want to be as amazing as he thinks I am.
Simple and delicious pinwheels!
My inspiration in life was my mother. She was always open to learning new things and new technology even as she grew old. She taught me be adventurous and creative.