If you haven’t discovered the spectacular, intense flavor of organically grown, dry-farmed tomatoes, now is the time to give them a try! These tomatoes are a late summer favorite and available at the Aptos Farmers Market from mid-August until late fall. The buttery herb-flavored crust of this tart is the perfect foil for the melted...Read More
I was a latecomer to the galette. Not quite a pie, and not quite a tart, this open-face pastry consists of a pie crust pastry, a layer of fruit, with the edges of the crust folded roughly around the filling. As a classically trained pastry chef, it didn’t appeal to my sensibilities. I’m convinced most...Read More
This is the perfect dessert to make when you have family or guests with different dietary preferences. You won’t have to make something ‘special’ — vegans and non-vegans will love this tart! INGREDIENTS: 2 packages (12 oz. each) silken SOFT tofu (Mori-Nu is very good) 1/3 cup sugar 8 oz. excellent quality dark chocolate, broken...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
INGREDIENTS: Crust 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon unbleached, all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons ground unblanched almonds Butter a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom; set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place sugar in a...Read More
This tart can work as a starter or the main course. It even works as a dessert, served with ice cream or sorbet. The recipe is flexible owing to the fact that you can cut the pastry bases to any size you wish. Use a cookie cutter to form many small tarts for a party,...Read More
This is a wonderful, flavorful dish to serve for brunch or a light dinner. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 onions, cut in half and sliced thinly 2 medium potatoes, diced 12 eggs 3/4 cup half and half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled...Read More
