Tomato Cheese Tartlets

By now we have all heard the tragic news of Whitney Houston's death.  We will all remember Ms. Houston in our own way.  A life lost way too soon.  G-d willing people with addiction problems will take a good look in the mirror and seek help now!  My deepest condolences to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. RIP

I love a good  hors d'oeurve and couldn't wait to share this one with you.  It's easy, delicious, fun to prepare and will definitely impress your guests.

                    Tomato Cheese Tartlets

ingredients:
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
olive tapenade
1 cup fontina cheese, grated
cherry tomatoes, halved
fresh basil leaves, chopped
flour
round cookie cutter

directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Unroll your puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.

 Roll out the pastry slightly.

Take your round cookie cutter and cut out your rounds.

Use a fork to prick the pastry.

Place the rounds on a baking sheet. Lay a sheet of parchment paper on top of the rounds and then place another baking sheet on top so everything will cook evenly.

Bake in the middle rack of your oven for 10 minutes or until golden.  On each round spread 1 teaspoon of olive tapenade, grated cheese and 3 tomato halves.

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with basil and you are good to go. If you're not a fan of basil, try italian parsley.  Remember, we eat with our eyes first. 

A smile is the universal language of kindness that will brighten someones day.  Your guests are sure to smile with these delicious hors douerves.  Serve with your favorite cocktail, glass of wine or champagne and you have the start to a great evening.  I hope you enjoy the tartlets as much as I do.

Max and Prince couldn't wait for me to finish cooking to feed them their dinner.

Enjoy and Bon Appetit!


** the secret ingredient is lots of love ღ