Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Stromboli

A stromboli is basically a pizza rolled up. Stromboli is bursting with springtime flavors! Fresh vegetables, four cheeses and prosciutto come together to make this delicious meal.

Lemon Confit :
Filling:
1/3                cup olive oil
1                  white onion, finely chopped
1                  pound fresh, young asparagus, cut off tough ends, peel, cut into 1-inch pieces
1                  cup fresh sweet peas, shelled
1/2               cup goat cheese, cut into pieces
1/2               cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
2                  teaspoons fresh tarragon, finely minced
2                  teaspoons fresh chives, finely diced
Salt and pepper to taste
1                 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/2              cup fresh mozzarella, shredded
1/2              cup fresh fontina cheese, shredded
1                 egg, beaten

Assemble Stromboli : 
Your favorite pizza dough 7 8 slices prosciutto, sliced paper-thin   Lemon Confit:

Lemon Confit can be made ahead for this recipe, refrigerate until using. When ready to use, mince ingredients.

Filling:

1 .        Preheat oven to 500 degrees. In a medium-size sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons  olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until golden brown and caramelized. Add asparagus pieces and peas, stir until well-coated. Set aside.

2 .      In small bowl, add goat cheese and Parmesan cheese, mix together adding a little olive oil if necessary. Add the lemon confit, tarragon, chives, salt and pepper, to make a spreadable paste, set aside. Slice tomatoes in a bowl, set aside.

3 .     In another small bowl, mix the shredded mozzarella and fontina cheese together, set aside. Add the egg to a small bowl and beat with a fork, set aside.

Assemble Stromboli :

1 .          Shape the pizza dough out on a rectangular baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

2 .        Spread the goat cheese mixture over 2/3 of the dough lengthwise, leaving 3 inches on the long side of dough and 1 inch on top and bottom. Spread the asparagus mixture on top of the goat cheese, then place the sliced tomatoes evenly over the top of the asparagus layer. Top the tomatoes with the shredded mozzarella and fontina cheese. Lay the prosciutto slices on top of the shredded cheeses, then add the rest of the shredded cheese over the top of the prosciutto slices.

3 .        Brush the plain 3-inch strip of dough on the side with the egg. Fold up the shorter ends about an inch, and brush these flaps with egg as well. The idea is to roll tightly, like a jelly roll, making sure to seal dough sides and ends. Brush the entire pizza roll with the remaining olive oil. Cut diagonal slits on outside top and sprinkle with shredded Parmesan and parsley.

4 .       Bake 8-10 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Let rest before slicing through to serve. 
 
 

14 comments:

  1. Oh yummy! Pizza and everything similar to pizza is perfect for me :D

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    1. Hi Medeja , I totally agree and fun t eat . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  2. I never make stromboli! And I love pizza, so I really should -- this is easier than pizza and in a lot of ways more flavorful. This would be a real hit at our house -- thanks so much!

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    1. Hi John , now is the time to put your twist on the stromboli .. I add deli meats sometime. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  3. Good afternoon Nee,
    Fabulous Stromboli! Years ago my grandmother would visit and besides pizza she also wold make Stromboli. We always went through the fridge and she would add whatever we could find, which would be the filling.I haven't made this dish in a while, so thanks for your recipe. As the weather gets colder...this is a perfect meal to have. Again dear friend, thanks for sharing your recipe. Yummy for sure..Have a blessed and wonderful afternoon.
    Dottie :)

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    1. Good afternoon Dottie ,
      It is great going through the fridge and each time the Stromboli was different , now those are happy memories . Making Stromboli reminds me of making gumbo , everything goes . Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed week :) ~Nee~ ;-D

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  4. My kids love Stromboli...they are like pizza in a pocket! who can resist?! :)

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    1. Hi Amy , make those kids some Stromboli , I also put meat in them . Thanks for stopping by :_D

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  5. Dear Nee, This would not last long at the table. Another favorite of mine. Now that the weather is getting cooler /cold! this is one my list. Blessings dear. Catherine

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    1. Hi Catherine , they don't last long at my table ,the dinner table is where the family comes together , thanks for stopping by and blessing to you ~Nee~ ;- D

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  6. Hi Nee!
    Well look at you and what's on the menu, Stromboli!!! I haven't made it in soooooo long. Please don't tell Marion you made it. You know how she gets about these kinds of things, lol...

    Thanks for sharing, Nee...

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    1. Hi Louise !
      I won't tell Marion if you don't tell her (giggling)
      Stromboli is easier than making pizza and I also put deli meat in them sometime .
      Thank you for stopping by my dear friend ~Nee~ ;-D

      PS: I will e-mail you soon and give you some laughs ...keep wiggling those toes . I am so bad .

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  7. Dear Nee, This is a meal that I would love!! I would eat the whole thing! Blessings dear. Catherine

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    1. Hi Catherine , I do have to stop myself especially when I put some left over meat in them . Thanks for stopping by and blessing to you Nee~ ;- D

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