Dreaming of buttery puff pastry, creamy brie and roasted asparagus? Then dig into our mouth-watering asparagus, Brie & caramelised onion rolls.  They’re great for a quick lunchtime snack or even a light dinner.

SERVES 8 // COOK TIME 55 min

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp butter
2 onions, sliced
2 thyme sprigs, picked, plus extra to serve
2 rolls puff pastry
125 g Brie, sliced into 8
600 g asparagus, trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 egg, beaten

METHOD
1. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Once bubbling, add the onions and thyme and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelised, about 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 190°C. Line 2 baking trays. 3. Cut each roll of pastry into quarters and lay out on the prepared trays.
4. Add a spoonful of caramelised onions to the centre of each square. Top with a piece of Brie and a small handful of asparagus. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with extra thyme.
5. Fold two opposite corners of each square over the asparagus and pinch them together.
6. Brush with egg wash and bake for 20–25 minutes. Sprinkle with extra thyme and serve immediately.

Recipes & styling: Elizabeth mackenzie
Photography: Sean Dollery

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We’re all about no-fuss feasting this festive season, and what better way to do it than with canapés? Sweet potato crostini is always a dinner party winner!

SERVES 6–8 // COOKING TIME 1 hour

INGREDIENTS
2 sweet potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper
250 g cream cheese
3 forelle pears, sliced
Handful thyme
Handful micro herbs
4 tbsp walnuts, toasted
1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Slice the sweet potatoes into ½ cm-thick rounds and lay on a lined baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 20 minutes, until the edges are crisp. Remove from oven and leave to cool.
3. To assemble, spread cream cheese on each sweet-potato round, arrange a few pieces of pear on top, and garnish with thyme, herbs, walnuts and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Recipe & styling: Chiara Turilli
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

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