Strawberry time is one of my favorite times of year.

 

It seems to have come even earlier this year.

In a few days I think berry picking will be even better at Strawberry Knob farms.

 

I’m now thinking of things to make with strawberries.

 

Maybe a different variation of tart…

More later, I’ve got to go wash berries.

 

These cute little mini Gallettes had me at first sight. domesticfits.com has great pictures and post on how to make these (you should check her out too). I would’ve just eaten some of hers, I’m sure she’d share she looks like a nice lady but I don’t live anywhere near her so I made my own.

They were irresistible!

 

Cut butter into flour, sugar  and salt.  

 

Stop when it’s the size of small peas.

 

Add the water a tsp at a time.

 

when it gets about like this it’s time to stop adding teaspoons of water ‘cause you cant UN-add the water. I know this for a fact. I’ve made my share of miserable crust.

 

Work into a ball, wrap with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or freezer for 20 minutes if you’re in a hurry.

 

Roll out the dough and cut into circles. I got real fancy and used the lid from a parmesan cheese container.

 

Layer on feta 

 

Chopped Spinach

 

And Top with Bacon pieces.

 

fold up the edges leaving the middle open.

 

Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

 

Cool on wire rack and then sample one or two.

 

 

Bacon Spinach Mini Gallettes

Mildly adapted From domesticfits.com

CRUST

• ·2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• · 1 tsp sea salt
• · 1 tsp sugar
• · 1 1/2 sticks of butter
• · 1/3 cup ice cold water

combine 1 1/3 cup flour, salt, sugar and butter, cut butter until it’s the size of small peas.  add the water  a tsp at a time. Form dough into a disk, wrap with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or freezer for 20 minutes if you’re in a hurry. Place your chilled dough on a well floured surface. roll out. Cut out  4 inch circles.

 

Filling:

• 1/4 cup Feta cheese
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup bacon pieces

Add  goat cheese to each circle, chopped spinach, and sprinkle with bacon.

Fold the edges up over the filling, leaving the center open. Pleat and press the edges when necessary.

Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, or until the crust is a light golden brown.

 

 

Strawberry spinach salad with toasted almonds. Goes great with pizza  -just sayin'.


Pick some strawberries.

slice up toasted almonds and sharp cheddar cheese

toss in spinach

Parsley, and cheese

Toss on avocado and toasted almonds


 and serve immediately.

Strawberry Spinach salad

• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 1/2 cups spinach
• 1/8 cup sliced toasted almonds
• 1/8 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/2 avocado

One dish salad has no recipe, it's always made from whatever vegetables are on hand and often includes some left over cooked vegetables that need a good home.

 Starting line up: Baby organic spinach and perfectly ripe avocado,

sliced tomatoes 

Sliced carrots

Left over asparagus and broccoli pieces. A sprinkle of cheese because cheese make everything good, here it's cheddar, though it often is feta or Parmesan. I just grabbed the shredded cheddar because it was there and I didn't want to spend the time looking for anything else if you've seen this fridge you'd know why!

top with you favorite Italian dressing.

suggested ingredients:

• lettuce
• spinach
• Avocado
• Asparagus
• Broccoli
• Brussel sprouts
• carrots
• cheese
• croutons
• celery
• tomatoes
• fresh parsley
• fresh basil

you get the idea.
Go forth and eat salad!

Spinach Quiche



I like to get out everything for a group photo first.



Seven Fresh eggs from local Tennessee chickens somewhere around here but I forget who we got them from. Never mind about where the chickens live just beat the eggs and then set aside.



Slice the cheese, or crumble it if that's the way it's going to be. It really doesn't matter.



Wring out the cooked spinach so it looks like that green pile. Yes looks, Delicious right?



Chop the spinach.



Sprinkle in the sauteed onions. There were some red bell peppers in there too and that's OK unless you have something against red bell peppers and going outside of the recipe.



Don't be cheap with the cheese. it's a rule that can't be broken.



Bacon.



A layer of corn and then crumbled bacon.



Top with more cheese.



Pour in the eggs.



Ready to bake for 40 minutes or until done


Let cool for at least an hour before serving.

Quiche

Ingredients
• 7 eggs
• 2 tablespoons sautéed onions
• ½ cups cooked corn
• 6 oz. cheddar cheese
• ¼ cups cooked chopped spinach
• 3 tablespoons cooked bacon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Beat the eggs and set aside.

Sprinkle sautéed onions, a layer of cheese, corn, bacon crumbles, another layer of cheese, and spinach. Add salt and pepper and pour eggs in.
Bake for 40 minutes at 350