On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:51:58 -0400, "kilikini"
> wrote:

>Dimitri wrote:
>> "kilikini" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Dimitri wrote:
>>>> Mine is up in the air;
>>>>
>>>> Who's cooking?
>>>> What's cooking?
>>>>
>>>> Tonight a BIL & his wife are coming down the coast. Scored some 15%
>>>> ground beef @ $1.59 per pound. It's been a long time I think I'll
>>>> make Chili Size.
>>>
>>> We're attending a Usenet group cook-in thingy on Sunday, but it's
>>> associated with cats (RPCA for those of you in the know). I still
>>> don't know what I'm bringing, though! The main dishes being served
>>> by the hostess are lasagna with a tossed salad and garlic bread. Most
>>> other folks are bringing desserts. I'm thinking along the
>>> lines of maybe, appetizer-ish. Something that will easily travel
>>> for about an hour and a half. I've got resources, I just need to
>>> tap into them. :~) kili
>>
>>
>> Here this is from the RFC cookbook is is a great presentation &
>> appetizer:
>
>Oh my gosh, Dimitri, I have puff pastry! I've forgotten all about it. You
>folks have some great ideas when a girl's in a pinch. (Leave it alone,
>Sheldon. LOL.)
>
>kili
>
I've made that recipe many times. I wouldn't waste the expensive puff
pastry. The pastry part of the recipe is easy, foolproof, and much
cheaper. When blind baking the crust I cover with foil and pie
weights. I don't think the directions say that.

Just my $.02

Lou