453 turnovers impress Recipes

unbleached all-purpose flour, salt, cold unsalted butter, cut into bits, egg yolk, ice water, egg, lightly beaten , for brushing pastry, vegetable oil, mushrooms, thinly sliced, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, russet (baking) potato, skirt steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, carrots, coarsely chopped, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, kosher salt, black pepper

frozen puff pastry sheet (from a 17 1/4-oz package), thawed, cream cheese, softened, sugar, mixed dried sour cherries and golden raisins, egg, lightly beaten

frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed, egg, raspberry jam, fine-quality milk chocolate, finely chopped

pumpkin (orange or striped), water, cinnamon sticks, piloncillo or 2 cups packed dark brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, eggs, milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon (optional), canned evaporated milk or egg white, cinnamon-sugar mixture (1 tsp ground cinnamon mixed with 1/4 cup sugar)

ripe bosc pears (about 3), peeled, quartered, cored, diced, dried cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, grated lemon peel, x 12-inch sheets fresh or frozen whole wheat phyllo pastry or regular phyllo pastry (thawed if frozen), unsalted butter , melted powdered sugar

granny smith apples, golden delicious apples, water, sugar, fresh lemon juice, all-butter frozen puff pastry (1 or 2 sheets , depending on brand), thawed, egg, beaten to blend (for glaze), superfine sugar (optional)

potatoes, peeled, quartered, eggs, salt, tuna packed in oil, drained , 2 tbsp oil reserved, chopped green onions, drained capers, sheets frozen phyllo pastry, thawed, chopped fresh italian parsley, vegetable oil plus additional (for frying)

lean ground beef (can use ground turkey if you like), chopped onion, garlic, minced or pressed (optional), salt, chili powder (i like mine spicy and use a little more), shredded monterey jack cheese (or cheese of your choice), diced tomato, diced jalapenos or 1 cup green chili (optional), wheat flour tortillas, oil, for frying

tuna, drained, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped celery, mayonnaise (enough to moisten), sweet pickle relish (not in orginal recipe, but that s how we like it), chives (or onion, finely chopped, i never add this actually, but if you love onions, go for it!), biscuit dough (homemade or refrigerated )

cream cheese, softened, butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened, egg, separated, cold water, divided, all-purpose flour, sliced tart apples (about 6 medium), sugar, ground cinnamon, sugar , optional, vanilla ice cream , optional

cream of chicken soup, cubed chicken, shredded cheese (i use colbyjack, but that s just a personal preference), salt and pepper, to taste, refrigerated biscuits (i use pillsbury grands), melted butter or 2 tbsp butter-flavored cooking spray, italian seasoned breadcrumbs

very ripe bartlett pears (about 7 oz each), peeled , halved lengthwise, cored, cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick slices, sugar, brandy, frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed, crushed amaretti cookies, blanched almond slivers, egg, beaten to blend

frozen turnover dough (empanada) wrappers*, thawed, sharp cheddar cheese, eggs, scallions, unsalted butter, canadian bacon

an 8-oz package cream cheese, softened, unsalted butter, softened, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, into the cup and leveled off ) bleached all-purpose flour, salt, approx. 3 tbsp granulated sugar, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, golden raisins, coarsely chopped walnuts, apricot lekvar or preserves (well stirred), granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, milk

all-purpose flour, double-acting baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, softened, sugar, vanilla extract, beaten egg, milk, bottled mincemeat

plums, pitted, sliced, fresh blackberries, sugar, ground cardamom, cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water, almond paste, whipping cream, frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed, egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)

golden delicious apples, peeled, halved, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups), loosely packed) coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese, pure maple syrup, chopped walnuts, sweetened dried cranberries, salt, frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed, egg, beaten with 1 tsp water to blend (for glaze), sugar

chopped seeded plum tomatoes (about 8 oz), olive oil, chopped white onion, garlic cloves, chopped, chopped pitted green olives, pickled jalapeno chiles, chopped, dried marjoram, dried thyme, dried oregano, shredded fresh crabmeat, chopped fresh italian parsley, freshly ground corn masa dough for tortillas (about 17 oz), lard or solid vegetable shortening, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, warm water, vegetable oil (for frying )