My grandmother loved to put pinwheels in her garden. The colorful spinning spectrum brightens any moment with frivolity. This fun can be created in the kitchen, too. Pinwheels sandwiches are created by pressing a bread slice between 2 pieces of wax or parchment paper. Then, lightly spread a filling onto the bread. Follow this by rolling one end to the other and slicing. The presentation is pleasant and the flavor combinations are endless. The idea is to have great taste and contrasting color selections. Here is my favorite.
Rum Raisin Pinwheels
On the stove, cook 12 oz. of raisins (large box) in 1 cup of water, 1 cup of rum and 1 cup of sugar. Cook the mixture until the raisins puff up and are tender. Strain the raisins. Then, in a food processor, mince the raisins. With the crust removed, press sliced bread between wax paper to make it micro thin. Place thin sliced ham or prosciutto onto the bread. Spread the raisin mixture onto the ham. Roll up each open-faced sandwich and slice into pinwheels! It’s easy, decorative and home-made tasty. © Kelly McBride Loft