Homemade Applesauce

I'm flying to Copenhagen tomorrow but still had loads of apples left...this is what I came up with.

Homemade Applesauce

(makes about 500 ml)

• 4 apples, peeled, cored and roughly diced
• 100 ml water or applejuice
• 1 teaspoon honey

Combine all ingredients in a shallow pot and let simmer on low-medium heat for 15 minutes or until apples are soft. Mash together with a spoon and enjoy hot or cold.

Puff Pastry Spinach Pie

I don't know what took me so long to make this again. It's super easy yet so good!

Puff Pastry Spinach Pie

(serves 2)

• 3-4 sheets puff pastry ( I used the frozen kind)
• equal amounts spinach and feta cheese - as you can see in the picture below, I used about as much as fits into a rice bowl
• 1 egg
• salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste

1. Lay frozen puff pastry out on the counter to let it thaw and preheat your oven to 180° celsius.
2. Prepare your spinach - if you are using frozen spinach, heat it up in a microwave or pan, if you are using fresh spinach, steam it. Just make sure that in the end you have about the same amounts of both spinach and cheese.
3. In a large bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese and spinach, then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Once you are happy with the taste, stir in the egg.
4. Using a rolling pin, slightly spread out the sheets of puff pastry. Cover the bottom of a deep baking dish with a single sheet, then cut up another one or two to cover the walls.
5. Transfer the filling into the dish, then cover with another sheet of puff pastry. Fold and roll down the edges, then brush the top with olive oil.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
   
   

Oven Roasted Bashed Potatoes

I think I need to make a Sunday roast soon to accompany these...

Oven Roasted Bashed Potatoes

(serves 2)

• 6-8 medium sized potatoes
• olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• herb(s) of your choice

1. Preheat oven to 200° celsius.
2. Peel and quarter your potatoes, then boil until almost done.
3. Strain the water and bash potatoes around inside the pot with the lid closed tightly.
4. Transfer into a deep baking dish, douse with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5. Sprinkle your herb(s) of choice on top (I used fresh thyme; rosemary is great, too), then roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown ad slightly crispy. Ta-da! Fragrant, golden delisciousness.

Banana Pancakes

Banana pancakes always remind me of travels in Thailand. Good times!

Banana Pancakes

(serves 1)

• 1 egg
• 100ml milk
• 1 teaspoon soft butter
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3-4 tablespoons flour
• a pinch of baking powder
• 1 small or 1/2 large ripe banana

1. In a large cup or small bowl, whisk together all ingredients except for the banana until your batter is of a smooth, slightly thick consistency.
2. Pour mixture into a hot, greased pan, then lower heat to medium.
3. Quickyl peel and cut your your banana, then gently press the slices into the batter.
4. Once the bottom is set and golden brown, flip your pancake and let it cook through from the other side.
5. Transfer onto a plate, sprinkle with chopped walnuts and serve with honey or maple syrup.