Swiss Chard Mini Galettes

 

Little hand pies are such a joy to eat! Better than a burger (less mess!) and usually made of flour and butter, total deliciousness!

Every cuisine around the world has some version. Pasties from Cornwall, Empanadas from Central America, Samosas from India, Scacciatas from Sicily or Galette's from France. I love them all! 

Galettes are super easy, just roll out a filling, place some cooked veggies in it and pop it in the oven to bake the dough and Voila! Heaven in your hand!

Seared Mushrooms with Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce

 

This recipe sounds fancy and complicated but that is just a disguise! 

Sear mushrooms in butter until they begin to brown, deglaze the pan with a flavorful alcohol, add cream and a swirl of Dijon mustard and Voila! You have alchemical magic in a pan!

The beauty of this dish is that it is great over pasta, rice, polenta or even humble toast. But you will definitely want something to mop up that amazing sauce! 

For those of you worried about calories and the amount of heavy cream this dish requires, relax! Most of the cream is cooked a way as the sauce reduces, leaving behind flavor and unctuousness.