One of my fabulous blogger friends, Katherine of Katherine Martinelli, just published an e-cookbook (how hip is that???) with 10 delicious brunch and breakfast recipes featuring puff pastry. Katherine, a former New Yorker now living in Israel, is a food and travel writer, photographer and now a cookbook author! When she asked me to review her new release, of course, I jumped at the chance.
The recipes range from Spinach and Feta Bourekas to Strawberry-Rhubarb Turnovers to Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict. But it was the Cinnamon Buns with Cream Cheese Icing that drew me in first.
Starting with a good puff pastry is imperative…both Trader Joe’s brand and Dufour (found at Whole Foods) are two of my favorites. The resulting buns were flaky and buttery; and a huge bonus is that these can be on your table in less than an hour. Katie, my pickiest taste tester, adored these…in fact, she wanted to eat the last 3 herself. Bill still preferred the classic yeast roll, but that didn’t stop him from eating his share. This recipe can be found on Beth Michelle’s blog, where she’s also done a book review.
And the best part of this post is that Katherine has given TWO of my followers a chance to win one of these splendid e-cookbooks. All you have to do is comment on this post and indicate you’d like to be entered in the drawing for the cookbooks. The winner will be selected at 5 PM on April 24th. You must leave an e-mail address…if I can’t contact you, I will have to select another winner.
And if you are too impatient to wait for the drawing, you can own one of these by ordering via Amazon or Barnes and Noble….click here for the links. For only $2.99, it’s a lot of bang for your buck!!!!
Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of Puff Pastry at Brunch free of charge to review. All the opinions, though, are my own.
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Yummy cinnamon buns!!!
Have a nice day
Hi lizzy your cinnamon buns are so delicious, i will try your recipe. If i may i’d like to partecipate in your giveaway if it is possible and thankyou.
I just love cinnamon rolls. They are such a great way to start the day. And so delicious too. Katherine has a great blog and I’m sure her cookbook will be a huge success xx
Wow!! These look amazing!
I’d like to enter in the giveaway.:)
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I’d love the chance to be entered in your giveaway! And for these cinnamon rolls!
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I’d love to win this! Brunch is my favorite meal to invite friends over. Nothing beats sparkling wine + great food.
These look delish and I can’t wait to try them! Would love to be entered in your contest.
Your cinnamon buns look fantastic! So flaky and buttery… I’d love to be entered into this draw. I adore puff pastries for breakfast.
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They look lovely and I would like to particpate:)
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I have this high liking for cinnamon flavoured desserts and thats very lovely one you made. Great to hear that its your opinions which you have stated. Best of luck to the winner.
I would like to be entered. thanks
I would love to have one of those cinnamon buns right now (with a big cup of coffee).
Please enter me in the contest. A new cookbook is always a good thing.
just like Renee,Sound perfect for my breakfast with my coffee right now,looks so good
Ridwan
Wow, this cinnamon buns looks drooling =)
I would like to participate this giveaway. I am sure there is lots of great recipes inside Puff Pastry at Brunch!
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Thanks =P
The concept for the cookbook is a great idea. I would love to be entered.
Omg that is genius! I love puff pastry and cinnamon buns! Great idea putting the two together.
Since the fun of cinnamon rolls is the unravelingness of them, I think yours are perfect.
I never turn down new cookbooks so definitely count me in! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
Oh, these look delectable, gonna have to check out the recipe! Thanks, Liz, Anne
I’m such a sucker for cinnamon rolls, Lizzy! Yours look superb! Oh yes, I would like to enter your giveaway for the e-cookbook! Thanks for the offer! Hugs, Roz
These look so good, Lizzy. John would love these because they aren’t all smothered with sugary glaze.
I recently made puff pastry cinnamon rolls and they were excellent (and quick). I could have them again
Beautiful combination of colors, textures and flavors in this recipe
Cinnamon buns are also very popular in S’pore. Such a delight for tea. Good luck to all participants in the draw!
Very yummy cinnamon buns… Loving the glaze
What is it about cinnamon buns that always entice? Yours just jump out of the page. Now if they could literally jump out – I would be most happy as I sit here with my coffee and little else!
Lizzy your cinnamon buns are calling out to me… “take a bite”. Well.. I would not stop at just one bite.
Thank you for organizing this wonderful giveaway, I love Katherine’s dishes. 
I would definitely love to participate in the giveaway. 
Yours look like they came out great Liz!! I am so glad that you enjoyed them. I can’t imagine that they’d live up to anyone’s mother’s yeast version, but I’m really happy your family enjoyed them nonetheless. The cupcake tin is a great idea, I’ll have to try that next time! Thanks for hosting the giveaway
YUM!! I’m going to make these now! Count me in thxs so much
Liz, the cinnamon buns look fantastic! Thanks for the review! I like a lot Katherine’s blog even though I am a recent follower.
I admire Katherines amazing baking skills. Ready to win the book with all the special recipes inside!
Sure, Liz, I’d love to have a copy of Katherine’s book. And send some of those cinnamon rolls along with it, please!
Wow, Lizzy…those cinnamon buns look amazing! I’d love to be entered in your giveaway!
Wow!! I’d like to enter in the giveaway.
I love Katherine’s blog. I have her ebook already! This is the first recipe I actually want to try … delicious!
I love cinnamon rolls and an easy version sounds fabulous.
Wow, these look fantastic!
Love Kartherine’s blog, I’d love to own her book.
These look so delicious, Liz! And I love Katherine’s blog. Great review!
I want a copy of course!! ha!
look amazing I dont tell you I love so much cinnamon rolls??
I will appreciate if you count me in LOL!!
Dear Lizzy, Great review and delicious looking cinnamon buns. Blessings dear Lizzy, Catherine xo
These cinnamon buns do look amazing! Katherine does have some talent, I have been reading her blog for quite some time. Nice review!
With puff pastry, I’m can imagine how fast and how dangerously easy these would be to make
I did see Katherine announce the eBook a few weeks back and I must admit being intrigued at the concept of a micro recipebook focused on puff pastry for brunch 
I am posting a quick version of a cinnamon roll tomorrow but do these ever grand stand them! nice filling looks like I may have to try these and then do another post of them
I love Katherines site and all her deliciously beautiful recipes. How cool that you are doing this on-line review. Puff Pastry at Brunch I love it. Your cinnamon buns look delish too.
Thanks for the link to her blog, I’ve just discovered a really nice new blog. I would love to be enter in the giveaway. Nice cinnamon buns!
These buns look great! I like Katherine’s site, I got a GREAT Nutella brownie recipe from her site, so I can only imagine how great the Cinnamon Buns are, yours look great!
Looks really awesome…nice cliks as always …
Maha
i can hear these buns calling my name!!!! going to check out the link now…would love to be entered in the giveaway….i am addicted to puff pastry!
The cinnamon rolls looks wonderful! What a great giveaway! I didn’t know she was doing an ebook, would love to see it!
Katherine’s book sounds like it is FULL of delightful recipes. Those rolls are such a clever idea. I love the ease of puff pastry.
What a lovely giveaway! I’d love to be included. These rolls look delicious. Perfect afternoon snack in my mind! Thank you for sharing with me! I hope you are having a blessed day.
These would be the perfect compliment to my afternoon coffee right now…too bad I don’t have any.
I love how versatile puff pastry is. The buns look delicious and quick to make. What a great idea for a book.
These cinnamon buns look too delicious! I love how versatile this book is sounding! Thanks for hosting such a generous giveaway
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Those look delicious! I’d love to be entered in the giveaway for a yummy cookbook!
Cinnamon buns made with puf pastry that’s the best thing I’ve ever heard of!! Now I can make cinnamon rolls in a jiffy!!
Woohoo for a cookbook giveaway!
Lizzy -these looks amazing and I’m imagining the aroma – incredible!
I like the idea of having delicious Cinnamon Buns where you don’t have to let your dough rise. These buns are just perfect for when you would like to bake a special treat:)
Oohh these look so fantastic but I often don’t want to be bothered making the dough from scratch! Katherine makes such elegant food, I bet this book is amazing! I’d love to be in the raffle to win a copy
Just like all your baked goodies , these cinnamon rolls looks just as fabulous ! Hmmmmm no pesky yeast ?! Okay ! hahahaha
Cinnamon Rolls made with buttery puff pastry!? Oh my, yes!
I love working with puff pastry and these cinnamon buns look fabulous! Thanks, once again for a great recipe!
I’ve never made cinnamon buns, those look so delicious!
Delicious post.
Please enter me in the giveaway.
Thanks.
—I just gained 2 pounds savoring these photos. Mmmmmmmmmmm. <3
Cinnamon buns that don’t require me getting up at 4 a.m. to have them for breakfast? Sign me up– and please do enter me into the giveaway!
Holy flakiness, Batman! I love the idea of puff pastry cinnamon buns. Your take on them looks amazing – love the photos with the cinnamon sticks! I definitely want in on this giveaway – love Katherine’s recipes!
I´ve always loved cinnamon rolls! Delicious !
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The cinnamon rolls are my favorite! My step-daughter would love if I made these for her. maybe I would be able to get her to clean her room??
Please enter me in the giveaway.
Would love to be the winner! I love your recipes and blog. Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for the offer.
I love new cookbooks there is always something new to learn and taste…thank you for a chance of winning it!
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I need all the help I can get with baking, so I’d love to win! Puff pastry is a staple in my freezer for quick desserts. Sounds like a great book!
I wouldn’t know how to use a e-book. I love cookbooks. I would like to do these cinnamon buns. thank you for sharing
I would love to enter this giveaway!
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Mmm, cinnamon buns ::drool:: Great review of this e-book, Katherine has made some yummy stuff. The maple cheddar pin wheels sound delish!
Katherine is one of my heroes, or better, heroines – sweet and talented, and this book is probably one of the best ones on puff pastry that I’ve seen. Of course I want it!!!
Oh, and great-looking cinnamon buns! 
oh gosh yum. I want to win!
Shaunna
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These look delicious, and I’d love to win a copy. Thanks for offering the contest!
Liz, these look amazing and something I want to try too! I just ordered the book, sent to my Ipad, thanks for the recommendation! If my name is drawn, I’ll give it to Whitney.
Thanks, Patti
Nomnomnom.
My entire family loves cinnamon rolls. I’m not sure why I never thought to use puff pastry. What a great idea.
I’d love the chance to win this one! I’m always looking for new things to make for brunch on the weekends since we tend to eat so late!
Delicious cinnamon buns with puff pastry. Love to have a copy.
*drooling right now
Amanda
This picture is making me swallow hard……..mouth watering!
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These are begging for a hot beverage to go with them. I’d love to have a chance to win a copy of this book.
I love cinnamon buns! Thank you for the giveaway and yummy picture:)
I love anything that you get to bake. I would like be to be entered in this giveaway.
Oh I love love that Katherine made this lovely e-book! I think all the recipes sound sooooooo good:-) I would love to win this beautiful book:-) BTW – Your cinnamon rolls look ummmmm….WAY too good!! Hugs, Terra
Would LOVE a copy of this book! Brunch and bubbly are a perfect combination!
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I love puff pastry from Trader Joe’s! In Seattle they only sell it seasonally which they say is a company wide thing but I swear it’s a conspiracy so I can’t have it lol! But thank goodness Whole Foods carries it all year long! These buns look amazing!
How delicious looking!
Love cinnamon! Would like to be entered in the draw
THanks
These buns look great and the book sounds so awesome too!
Would love to be entered.
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Don’t enter me darling as I have this already. It is amazing. I love Katherine and everything she does. And everything you do. Muah!
Yummo – I’d love to win a copy. Count me in!
The recipes sound amazing!!!! Would love to be entered for a chance to win. Gigi
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OH, Dear LAWD! Puff pastry is my favorite go-to ingredients. From transforming left overs to an elegant appetizer or dinner to sumpin like those cinnamon rolls, ya just can’t beat it. I always have a package or two in my freezer. I would SO love to have that book, like yesterday!
oh yummm! Now I’m looking forward to trying something like this for breakfast
I am very interested in the cookbook drawing blondie@fullnet.net Hope I win
Sounds like a fun cookbook and these rolls look incredible!
Glad I found this! I love Katherine’s website…
I want to be entered in the drawing please – those recipes sound delicious!
i’d love to be entered. thanks!
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I love your buns! I really enjoy Katherine’s site too. What a big love fest this post is — it’s great.
These recipe look absolutely spectacular, I am very interested in the Cook Book Reviews
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