Sweet Puffs and 100th post !!

This is my 100th post and I feel so happy. I was recollecting the journey of Good Food today.Starting a food blog was my idea, but I had no clue about this blogging world. I was a novice and learnt everything by myself. My hubby did encourage me a lot. Now I have come this far, never knew blogging will become so close to my heart !! Since I have reached 100th post, I feel so glad that I know/learnt/experimented so many recipes :)

Today on this occassion, I don't want to mention anything about my blog stats or growth. But I would like to thank 3 of my friends in particular..Priya of Now Serving, Aipi of US Masala and Sadhana of Sensible Vegetarian. They were the first few bloggers who visited my space and their comments gave me the inspiration to move on in this blogosphere...and to date I have received their valuable and lovely comments without fail. Thanks a lot my dear friends :)

I would also like to thank all my friends who support me with your encouraging comments and did pass on awards. Thank you to all my friends who took time to stop by to give feedbacks after trying out some of my recipes.

So with all these said, let's celebrate this occassion with some Sweet puffs ;). This is different from the usual spicy versions and its so simple to make. You can add anything for the sweet filling....dried fruits, coconut, nuts, raisins or maybe grab some from your trail mix...you can make very innovative fillings. Kids will sure show a thumbs up for this, ofcourse this will make a perfect snack !!

What you need?

1 Puff Pastry sheet (I used Pepperidge farm brand)

3/4 cup Dates chopped

1/2 cup Sweetened Coconut (or use regular coconut and add sugar)

1 tbsp Almonds sliced

1 tbsp Walnuts chopped

1 tbsp Raisins

A pinch Cardamom/Cinnamon powder

How to prepare?

Thaw the puff pastry sheet as per the packet directions.

Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a baking tray with aluminium foil. Lightly grease it.

Mix the dates, coconut, almonds, walnuts and raisins. Finally sprinkle some cardamom powder or cinnamon powder. The sweet filling is now ready.

Cut each of the 3 rectangular sections of the pastry sheet into 3 squares. Keep 1 tbsp of sweet filling in each square.

Fold into any shape as you desire. Seal the edges with hands or use a fork to press the edges. Transfer them to the baking tray.

Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until they get browned. Once baked, let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Makes about 9 puffs.

Finally, below is the pic of the Pookalam or flower decoration for Onam at my house, this was made by my husband and son :)..My son had patience only for a short time to keep it as it was ;)