Two Puff Pastries

December is one month full of parties. During the first days there are still some dishes left from thanksgiving and then the Christmas baking is already starting. And when Christmas is over New Year isn't too far anymore. It's right there, almost quicker than you can think.

And New Year can be a really big party with a lot of friends and, of course, a lot of food.
If there are many hungry people, things have to go quick.

So here are two very easy and yummy recipes for a perfect finger food for perfect parties.

Tomato Garlic Squares 

Serves about 20 pieces

Ingredients:

1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed

3 organic tomatoes, cut into thin slices

1 clove of garlic

olive oil

salt

pepper

basil for garnishing 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Take out the thawed puff pastry and cut into 2 x 2-inch big squares and place onto the baking sheet. Brush with a little olive oil, place one tomato slice on the square, then salt and pepper. 

Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until the edges turn slightly brown. While baking prepare the topping: Chop the garlic and mix with basil leaves and olive oil. 

When the squares are slightly brown, take them out and brush with the garlic-basil-mixture. 

Feta Spinach Triangles 

Serves about 20 pieces

Ingredients:

1 (17.25 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed

10 ounces chopped spinach (300g)

5 ounces feta cheese (150g)

1 small onion, cut up

2 eggs 

oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 370 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

Heat up oil in a medium sauce pan and roast onions until brown. Add spinach and let cook for a few minutes. Now mix the cheese with one egg and add to the spinach mixture. 

Roll out thawed puff pastry and cut into 4 x 4- inch squares. Fill with the hot spinach mixture and fold into triangles. Brush with the second egg and place onto baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until triangles are slightly brown.