This recipe was adapted from one of my all-time favorite cookbooks, The Flavor of California: Fresh Vegetarian Cuisine from the Golden State, by Marlena Spieler. Don’t be shocked by the amount of garlic — the garlic cloves will soften and become very sweet and mellow after simmering. Serve individual tarts on a bed of lightly...Read More

Here’s an inexpensive, traditional Southern dish to show off those flavorful late summer tomatoes you just discovered at the farmers market. Think of this like quiche or a savory tart and enjoy a small slice of tomato pie with a healthy salad and a big glass of iced tea! INGREDIENTS: One 9-inch deep dish pie...Read More

This savory tart features summer tomatoes at their best and is delicious and served warm or at room temperature. The recipe below makes two large tarts or one half sheet pan. Any leftovers warm beautifully for lunch the next day. Serve with a side salad and a glass of chilled white wine. INGREDIENTS: For Pastry:...Read More