Kids Who Cook!

We are going to start a new series at the Partybluprints Blog and I would love to feature kids here at Social Moms too. Recently, I was speaking with my dear friend Pam about her nephew Christian. Christian, a 16 year old dynamo in the kitchen has taken over the role of cook in his home. He has a natural affinity and talent for preparing delicious dishes and inventing some of his own! Christian agreed to share one of his original recipes with us here and he will kick off this new series which will feature kids, tweens and teens that ROCK in the kitchen.

I love this party appetizer from Christian. To put it in his words, it's simple and quick to make and I would add that it's special and delicious to serve. Hope you give it a try and enjoy. Cheers to Christian for a perfect party appetizer!

ENDIVE PINWHEELS - recipe by Christian DeBlis

Ingredients

6 spears of Belgin endive
2 containers Rondele or Boursin herbed cheese
1 small container ricotta cheese
walnuts or pignoli nuts (I recommend pignoli nuts because if the skin on the walnuts isn't fully removed it can add an unwanted bitterness)
extra virgin olive oil or walnut oil
lemon juice

Directions

Trim root ends of endive. Carefully remove each individual leaf and reserve. As you get closer to the center you may have to trim the root end further. Reserve the smallest leaves for another purpose.
Mix together the cheeses, it should become a spreadable texture. Coat the insides of the leaves with a scant teaspoon of the cheese mixture. After all the leaves have been coated, re essemble the endive spear. You may want to put more cheese into the cut end when the spear has been assembled. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill for several hours.
Remove plastic, and slice sideways into 1/4 inch slices. Arrange five slices on a small plate, top with your choice of toasted nuts, and dress with a vinaigrette made with your choice of extra virgin olive oil or walnut oil with lemon juice and salt and pepper.